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5 Reasons Why All Fleets Need Field Resource Management

Fleet management systems have been around a while and have become so complex that it has evolved into Field Resource Management. This article explores 5 reasons why all fleets need at least a basic Field Resource Management system.

Tracking System for Coast Guard Helicopters Launching in Canada

A new tracking system that monitor helicopters for the Canadian coast guard is being launched soon.

The tracking system provides a comprehensive solution for real-time tracking of aircraft.

Absolute knowledge of the whereabouts of an aircraft is essential for the safety of the passengers and crew. This is particularly true in the event of an accident, where the immediate evacuation of injured people is critical.

Governor to Install 750 GPS Tracking Units in State Fleet

State officials requested GPS tracking devices for 750 vehicles, saying use of the GPS tracking devices will improve employee efficiency and resource management.

VA House Passes Bill to Make GPS Tracking Illegal

The House voted 88-10 to pass Delegate Joe May’s bill. May introduced the legislation at the request of a constituent who was shocked to discover that a private investigator hired by his estranged wife had legally installed a GPS tracking system on the undercarriage of his car.

The bill, currently on its way to the Senate, would make it illegal for anyone to use a GPS tracking system to monitor a person’s location without his or her consent. The bill carves out exemptions for police with warrants, parents tracking their kids, any legal representative of an incapacitated adult, owners of fleet vehicles and electronic communications providers such as OnStar and cell phone companies.

Fleet Tracking System – Top 5 Benefits (Part Two)

Fleet tracking systems are designed with one primary goal: to save time and money. There many benefits to using a fleet tracking system, here is a list of the Top 5 Benefits (Part One):

Fleet Tracking System – Top 5 Benefits

Fleet tracking systems are designed with one primary goal: to save time and money. There many benefits to using a fleet tracking system, here is a list of the Top 10:

1. Increased Profits and Performance

Access to vehicle efficiency and driver productivity data helps a company manage the costs related to fleet operations. There can be a significant reduction in employee overtime costs and driver down-time; reduced maintenance costs directly affect the bottom line. Plus improved route efficiency and fleet metrics allow for expanding customer base.

Police Recover Stolen Truck With GPS Tracking System

PS tracking devices allow an owner to track the location of their assets in real-time, and can locate a stolen vehicle or piece of equipment within minutes. Police can often recover the stolen items in less than 24 hours.

Top 4 Reasons to Use a Fleet Tracking System

Thousands of vehicles across the US have a GPS-based fleet tracking system installed. Why? Because a fleet tracking system can help you cut costs, improve customer service, and take more control of managing your employees and fleet vehicles.

Tracking System Monitors Linens & Garments in Hotels and Casinos

cocktail waitress uniformTracking System Uses RFID Technology to Monitor Linens and Garments

Casinos such as Rivers Casino in Des Plaines, IL and the Odawa Casino Resort in Petoskey, MI are using advanced tracking systems that use high-tech radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology to monitor their garments, linens and uniforms.

Why? An RFID tracking system can help to tighten loss control and reduces costs in non-revenue producing departments of their large scale facilities.

$4 Gas Prices Expected by May

Gas prices have been steadily been rising over the last several weeks, and experts are predicting that U.S. gas prices will top $4 a gallon by Memorial Day.

The current national retail average price for a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline is $3.48. Today’s price is five cents more expensive than one week ago, 11 cents more expensive than one month ago, and 36 cents more expensive than one year ago, according to the AAA Fuel Gauge Report.

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