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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.
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Key acquisitions and investment in the fleet telematics market
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Harnessing the power of fuel management solutions
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“We are at the highest fuel prices ever for this time of year, even though they have dropped a bit in recent weeks,” said Tom Kloza, chief oil analyst for the Oil Price Information Service. “I think we will see prices in 2012 that will break … records.”
A combination of growing global demand and rising U.S. fuel exports could send gasoline prices to record highs in 2012, according to industry analysts. Those factors have been pushing pump prices to historically high levels since the beginning of September, and the approaching holiday weekend is expected to present a painful roadside example by breaking the old record for late November — set in 2007 — by 10% or more nationally and in California.
Upon installing the FieldLogix fleet tracking system, Carlos’ suspicions were immediately confirmed. By using the tracking system’s activity reports, he found that his “honor system” was being abused by his employees. By having an accurate way to measure daily work hours, his overtime costs dropped immediately.
In fact, his overtime costs dropped by more than 2 hours per man per day with no change in the workload. Based on Carlos’ calculations, he paid for the entire first year of the system within the first 18 days.
Yesterday trial started for an American-Muslim man being accused of trying to sneak out of the US with restricted military documents, money and GPS systems in order to join al-Qaida.
Barry Walter Bujol Jr. was arrested in May 2010 after using fake identification to sneak into a Houston port and board a ship bound for the Middle East.
Bujol, who lives in Hempstead, about 50 miles northwest of Houston, was set to plead guilty in the case in October 2010, but he changed his mind and decided to go to trial. If convicted of the charges, attempting to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization and aggravated identity theft, he could be sentenced to up to 20 years in prison.
Today the Supreme Court began hearing a monumental case about warrantless GPS tracking – US v. Jones. The Obama administration is appealing a ruling that overturned a drug conviction because law enforcement agents installed a GPS tracking device on the suspect’s car and gathered detailed information for 30 days without first obtaining a search warrant. […]
The GPS tracking program means serial domestic abusers, men and women who have been convicted of domestic abuse on more than occasion, will be fitted with GPS tracking devices. The GPS tracking devices will automatically text their victims if the abuser gets too close.
Fleet tracking can seriously improve your company’s bottom line. According to the white paper Greenhouse Gas Management for Medium-Duty Truck Fleets, installing routing and vehicle fleet tracking system can significantly help achieve better fuel efficiency.
Companies using a GPS-based fleet tracking system experience lower gas consumption, equating to lower fuel costs, reduced maintenance costs, improved customer response time, lower emissions and reduced insurance costs, plus, increased employee productivity and efficiency.
Don’t just take our word for it, here is what Jason Mathers, project manager at the Environmental Defense Fund, recently told Contractor Magazine. “A GPS routing software is probably most useful for a truck that is out in the field and regularly calls in to find out about its next appointment. A dispatcher can send the trucks to the closest appointments. Also, drivers can use these to cut miles by navigating to their destination directly. A fleet tracking system can be used to track unnecessary idling, and also driving behaviors that increase fuel consumption (i.e. speeding). These can be helpful to any fleet. All are impacted by the human element in the driving equation.”
FieldLogix, a San Diego company known for its innovative fleet tracking solutions, announced today that it has been named a 2011 TechAmerica High Tech Awards winner in the Outstanding Emerging Growth Category.
“We are honored to be selected as a winner for the 2011 TechAmerica High Tech Awards” said Yukon Palmer, CEO of FieldLogix. “This recognition validates the unique innovation of our system and its enormous potential.”
FieldLogix was recognized for the Outstanding Emerging Growth category, based on its innovation in the telematics industry and its proven ability to not only survive an economic recession, but even grow during it. “Because a fleet tracking system can provide an ROI in less than six months and immediately reduce fuel consumption, plus produce ecological benefits, companies both large and small are utilizing them to create profitable, sustainable fleets.”
On Tuesday, November 8, the Supreme Court will begin hearing arguments in a case The New York Times recently dubbed “the most important Fourth Amendment case in a decade.” The court’s ruling will have a far-reaching impact on society, and on law enforcement and warrantless GPS tracking practices.
The case, United States v. Jones, revolves around a few fundamental questions. Must police first obtain a warrant before placing a GPS tracking device on a suspect’s car? Can police track someone’s movements for weeks or months at a time without any legal limitations or restrictions?
