Vehicle tracking systems have been used by government agencies as a way to gather evidence against crime. The advances in both GPS (Global Positioning System) and GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) technology present many advantages as well as challenges for law enforcement use. Read More
The Northeast United States is a major hub for field service operations. With its vast number of businesses and industrial sites, as well as its dense population, the region is a key market for companies that provide on-site service and support. Read More
Every year, fleet vehicle accidents and the subsequent damage insurance and lawsuit claims are among the highest costs for businesses. The typical cost of a loss related to vehicle accidents is approximately $70,000. This is nearly twice the cost of the average workplace injury at $36,592. Read More
Managing driver behavior isn’t just about safety — it’s also about protecting your bottom line. Find out how driver scorecards and trends can help.
The need for fleet driver coaching and regular occurrence of accidents have made GPS tracking a must-have solution, particularly highlighted by the increasing adoption of dash cam solutions.
Driver safety is of critical importance to those behind the wheel and the managers who look after the vehicles. If a driver isn’t responsible when on the road they could cause significant damage to the trucks and products, costing the company they work for a lot of money. Or even worse, someone could get seriously hurt or perhaps even lose their life. Read More
A 2015 survey by the global market research company Mintel revealed that 90% of homeowners believed that an attractive lawn and garden increased not only that appeal of their home, but its market value as well. This belief drives a multi-billion dollar national industry, with nearly $100 spent per capita annually. Read More
Like every industry or occupation, fleet management comes with its own commonly used terminology. While many of these terms have been in use for decades, the evolution of GPS fleet tracking means that more terms and definitions are being added all the time.
A fleet truck driver in the United Kingdom was recently jailed for crashing into the rear of a vehicle on a highway that resulted in serious injury to its three occupants. Footage from a dashcam installed in the truck revealed that the driver was texting while driving just before the incident.
Pool service business regulations are developed by government agencies to make sure that treated water facilities deliver a clean, healthy, and safe environment for owners and the community. The guidelines are state-specific and set a minimum standard such as the quantity of chlorine that pools should be treated with in order to reduce the risk of illnesses and injuries. For recreational water venues for example, state and local representatives normally do inspections to ensure that these regulations are followed. Read More
