September 22, 2016
Victoria Gole
Telematics can often get a bad rep - from being too expensive to being like 'Big Brother'. In this article we will take a closer look at some of the biggest telematics misconceptions. First misconception: All telematics technologies are the same.The truth: There is a huge difference between telematics providers. If you do your research, you'll see there are a...
August 23, 2016
Victoria Gole
It's no secret small and medium sized businesses with fleets can benefit from telematics yet people often don't see where the ROI can come from when they only have a few vehicles. Let's take a look at two case studies specifically for those in doubt, and see just how small and medium businesses are using telematics to increase productivity and...
June 30, 2016
Victoria Gole
Telematics is here to stay, and in order to remain competitive within your market you may have started using some version of the technology. If not, you're missing out. There is so much more to telematics than simply GPS tracking; telematics can help decrease fuel costs, increase fleet productivity and safety, and so much more. Fleets reported an average of...
June 23, 2016
Victoria Gole
Many drivers idle without even thinking about it. For example, an employee waits for their coworker in the car outside a local coffee shop while the engine is humming in the background. Unfortunately, fleet idling can end up being quite costly to business operations, in terms of wasted fuel, the possibility of fines or infractions, accumulation of vehicle maintenance costs,...
June 5, 2016
Victoria Gole
431,000. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, this number represents how many people were injured in motor vehicle crashes involving distracted drivers in 2014. Over 3,000 people were killed in crashes related to distracted driving in that same year. It's estimated that 25% of crashes involve cell phones (phone conversations or text messaging) by the National...
May 23, 2016
Victoria Gole
Before jumping into the fleet GPS tracker market, commercial trucking company will have questions involving costs relative to benefits, contractual obligations, customer support and long-term ease of use. To provide exceptional clarity before buying your next commercial GPS tracker unit, we’ve debunked many commercial management questions and myths. So, before purchasing the wrong units, ask yourself these questions, then gauge...
May 20, 2016
Victoria Gole
Telematics has come a long way from simply just GPS tracking. One of the top reasons so many of our customers reached out to us for help, was to reduce accidents and increase safety within their fleet. Telematics is now highly used to reduce insurance and liability costs, by reducing the number of accidents that occur. Nowadays, a small fender...
May 3, 2016
Victoria Gole
Early 2012, Geotab introduced the functionality that sent an in-vehicle notification to a driver when an Exception Rule was being violated. This type of notification, also known as Driver Feedback, can be used for any Exception Rule by editing the Exception and selecting "Add Driver Feedback" under the Notifications tab (shown below). If you do not have a Garmin or...
April 19, 2016
Victoria Gole
Read about Geotab’s latest fleet management software updates and enhancements. To verify whether changes have been made in your system, go to Administration > About and check the build number, which shows the month of release, e.g. 5.7.1602.xxx release/2016-03. In this Edition: Documentation Updates + Fill-Ups Report Now Included in Product Guide HOS/DVIR Enhancements + Support of HOS Passenger Carrying...
April 4, 2016
Victoria Gole
A ruling has been issued from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) that makes the use of electronic logging devices (ELDs) mandatory for most drivers and motor carriers. To be considered compliance, carriers currently using papers logs must have ELDs installed and in use by December 18, 2017. Electronic Loggings Devices (ELDs) Technology for Hours-of-Service According to...
