ELD Myths and Facts: Part 1

Mythbusters Mythbusters is one of my favourite Discovery Channel series. In this show, common myths are supported or “busted” through scientific experiments. In one episode, the hosts tested the myth that a coin-drop from a tall building could kill a pedestrian walking at the ground level. This thought dropped on my head (pun intended) a few times as I live...

Common Glitches with GPS Tracking Systems

A Technical Horror Story Around the end of May 2017, British Airlines had a major IT error. BA’s system had a power outage and the backup system failed. This affected over 800 flights worldwide. These flights were canceled, passengers were stranded, and luggage was lost. CNN estimated that the glitch will cost the company $100-million. This type of glitch affects...

The Thens & Nows of GPS Tracking

I was a weird kid growing up. Rather, my friends teased me for being a weird kid because I was crazy about history. My friends asked, "When are we ever going to use history? What happened in the past stays in the past." The reality, outside of me seeking self-validation, is that history is important. History teaches us to use...

Dangers of Driver Fatigue: A Wake Up Call to Wake Up

The Tracy Morgan Story Tracy Morgan is coming back! For those who are unfamiliar, Morgan is a legendary comedian who came from a tough childhood to making millions of people laugh. He appeared in movies, TV series, and Saturday Night Live. Netflix recently advertised “Staying Alive”, Morgan’s first special in a few years. A few years ago, in 2014, Morgan...

Landscaping: 3 Tips to Win This Years Yard Wars

The Yard Wars A short time ago, on a galaxy close, close to here... There lived a human with a guilty pleasure. That pleasure is to spy on landscapers.. Yes, that human would be me. One of the perks of living in a condo is not having to worry about yard work. I, however, was always curious when landscapers worked...

What to Look for When Switching ELD / Telematics Providers

Switching from one ELD or telematics provider to another is not the easiest process. However, if you are having issues with your current provider, sticking with them simply because you are worried about making the jump isn't good either. Once you've reached a decision, it's important to ask the right questions to reduce the pain of switching and prevent any...

Waste Management Solutions Optimize Routes & Increase Safety

Waste Management is an area that is ripe for improvement through telematics. Garbage trucks run similar routes day after day, and any time that can be shaved off the route is saving the company money. It's not like a bus route that must keep to a schedule. We offer a comprehensive telematics package that can drastically improve your waste management...

Distracted Driving: The New Drinking & Driving

April was Distracted Driving Awareness month. It was a somber reminder of a tragedy that occurred a few days prior. In March 2017, members of a church in Texas attended an annual retreat. They enjoyed the weekend together. The adult choir group sang and socialized. Some of the attendants decided to return home by bus. This was a fatal decision....

Put a Stop to Employees Slacking Off

The One Who Slacks At Work   When was the last time you noticed a co-worker slacking off in the office?   Sleeping at work is an obvious give-away of a slacker. Other than dozing off, there are other creative and not-so-creative distractions. In fact, the top three productivity killers for office workers include: All of these behaviours are observed...

Solar Powered Asset Tracking Solution Benefits

Solar Trax   Solar Trax devices are self-charging which makes them the perfect asset tracker to support long-term remote deployments without the need to replace the battery. The devices use a highly efficient solar cell to continuously charge the battery and maximize operating life. With Solar Trax devices you can track your assets under extreme weather conditions, they are IP67-rated...