With the cost of fuel still being unpredictable, it has become more and more critical to come up with alternatives to mitigate this continued risk. Additionally, petroleum consumption has now been shown to be very dangerous for the Ozone layer, and so, eco-friendly cars must be one of the ways to go to solve that problem […]
According to a recent survey, switching to electric and plug-in hybrid cars in your fleet could reduce your fuel costs by as much as 75 percent. The Energy Saving Trust-backed study explores the potential savings available to 20 organisations in the UK. It’s finding show that while the pure electric vehicles are very attractive for regular and predictable trips averaging […]
There of course, are many ways you can reduce fuel consumption. You can reduce the weight of the vehicle, as well as making the vehicle engines more efficient and use alternative fuels. But what if fuel economy could be improved simply by changing the way drivers behave? That’s exactly what researchers at the University of California, […]
Nearly 35 years ago 33 truckers competed for three days in a fuel saving contest called “Double Nickel Challenge.” Truckers from all over the United States gathered in East Liberty, Ohio, to watch as drivers navigated laps around a track—first at 55 mph, and then at any speed of their choosing. The results were that […]
In order to increase the productivity of your fleet while also ensuring that all the vehicles are properly maintained and utilized, businesses involved in fleets need to examine the implementation of an effective fleet management program that will create the needed efficiencies. Fleet tracking systems should include the following core areas in order to be considered […]
Believe it or not automobiles capable of human trasport have been around for over 200 years now! Since the advent of the automobile, engineers and designers have been focusing on ensuring our comfort and safety mostly be implementing automation and greater efficiency technologies such as automatic door locks, check engine light, self-parking, seat belt reminders, […]
In 2010, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) started implementing a Comprehensive Safety Analysis 2010 (CSA 2010) program. CSA 2010 replaced the SAFESTAT system that was used for many years to help track commercial driver and commercial carrier safety performance. CSA 2010 gathers information nationwide from crash sites and roadside vehicle inspections. This data […]
After studying 500 children, University of Southern California researchers have found that children exposed to more air pollution had higher rates of autism. While the study does not suggest a definite causation between pollution and autism, it does show that pollution may be a likely contributing factor. “The researchers found those likely exposed to the most […]
Fleet managers are constantly trying to figure out ways to increase productivity while cutting costs. The economic recovery combined with rising fuel costs has made fleet management more challenging than ever. With fuel topping $4 a gallon or more in some regions, fleet operators are searching for ways to make their drivers more efficient, while […]
Have you upgraded to Apple’s iOS 6, yet? By now, you have probably heard about most of the new features included with the upgrade. Have you heard that this new operating system is the first from Apple that offers a “feature called the Advertising Identifier, a.k.a. the IDFA.” This change is to circumvent privacy and […]
Boston Police have a new weapon to use against criminals. Combining their ShotSpotter detection system and the city’s street cameras, investigations into shots fired incidents begin before police officers arrive on-scene. Whenever a shot is heard by ShotSpotter, the nearest street camera will automatically “turn towards that incident for about a minute to give us […]
Earlier this week, the Tennessee’s Board of Probation and Parole reported that at “least 82 dead people on probation or parole were still alive” and actively being monitored via the States GPS tracking system. “At times, the parole officers were merely checking on arrest records for the deceased parolees, while in other cases the officers […]
Kristin Dacosta, 30, of Dartmouth, Massachusetts, is facing charges for larceny over $250 and for breaking and entering in the daytime while attempting to commit a felony, according to Police Chief Joseph Ferreira. This may sound like just another story. There is more. Dacosta, a parolee, is facing charges because of the GPS data […]
In light of the recent rises in gas prices, it is important to remember that how you drive can affect your vehicle’s fuel economy (MPG). However, you have to recognize a good driving tip when presented. Unfortunately there is a lot of confusion about certain driving and vehicle issues. Two common driving myths can now be de-bunked. Driving Myth […]
According to a study conducted by Utica College, 16.6% of the 90,000 registered sex offenders being monitored by GPS tracking devices may be skirting the system. Some of the ways to circumvent the court-ordered tracking system is by moving residences frequently, using various social security numbers, using aliases or varying the spelling of their names. […]
Hiring a new fleet driver can be risky. As an employer, you entrust the new driver with your company vehicle and assume he will maintain good driving habits and represent your company positively. As one FieldLogix customer recently found, not all new hires are worthy of that trust. Melanie White of AirEconomics described their situation […]
On June 15, the Uxbridge, MA, police received two calls regarding Patricia Malone, 46. The initial call was from her ex, reporting Malone violated a no-trespassing court-order, broke into and burglarizing his house. The second call was from officer Thomas B. Stockwell Jr., reporting Malone for erratic driving. She was driving on the golf course […]
According to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration study, statistics show 70% of deaths in drunk driving crashes in 2010 involved motorists with blood alcohol levels that were nearly twice the .08 legal limit. More than half of employers don’t test company drivers for alcohol or drug use, according to a survey of more than 130 companies […]
