As cellular data carriers like AT&T and Verizon prepare to shut down their 2G and 3G networks, if your field service fleet has not made the switch to 4G or 5G, you may be at risk of falling behind. Fleets that are still on 3G networks may find themselves scrambling when the deadlines are reached. Read More
Using a GPS tracking system for trailers is a great way to monitor the locations of your vehicles, your products, and the status of shipments. However, like most things in life, not all tracking systems are created equal, and not all solutions are the best for every application. Even a high-quality GPS tracking system that is designed for fleet management might not be a good fit for trailer tracking.
Running a transportation company is not a child’s play; especially when you are responsible for managing a fleet of vehicles. Without knowing the accurate location of each and every vehicle in the fleet, you will have to resort to a lot of guesswork. And, this is certainly not a good thing as you have deadlines to meet and promises to keep.
GPS tracking and monitoring devices are being used to track people, pets, and even phones. They can provide information about a vehicle or equipment’s use and movements. So how is GPS technology being used to simplify agriculture and farming?
As a fleet manager you already know that using telematics is extremely useful, but did you know that you are probably missing out on even more benefits? There are dozens of telematics modules that can tell you everything from the temperature in the different zones of a reefer trailer, to the tire pressure. Here is our top 10 list of vehicle tracking reports in GPS Trackit: Read More
GPS is currently used in many vehicles and devices, as it has a range of benefits. If you lose your phone, you can easily find it with GPS tracking. If you forget where you park your car, you can locate it in no time with GPS. A similar principle applies to using GPS tracking for construction.
How many times have you been behind the wheel and needed to change your plans to accommodate an accident, unexpected detour, or other alteration to the usual traffic pattern? It happens every day somewhere in your town or on the highway. Information about these changes and more is typically communicated to motorists via portable road signs who then use GPS navigation in their dashboards or on their phones to determine a new route.
Over the last decade, GPS tracking has gained immense popularity among fleet managers. The use of GPS tracking can be seen in everything from phones and tablets to cars to fleet management. However, despite its popularity, very few understand how GPS works. To have an idea on the workings of a GPS tracking system, we first need to know some GPS basics.
Fleet managers need to be aware of the difference between geofences and landmarks when using GPS tracking software. Geofences are virtual boundaries that are set up around a specific area, while landmarks are physical locations that are marked on a map. Read More
Many of us take full advantage of delivery services that fulfill our product orders without really thinking about how the packages finally end at our doorways. Final mile delivery, which is also known as last-mile delivery, is essentially the last step or leg of a product’s trip and comprises the movement of goods from a transportation hub to a final destination at which point the goods are finally delivered to the end customer. Read More
