February 8, 2016
Victoria Gole
Software Advice recently published a report addressing the main concerns companies have when looking to purchase and implement a new CMMS system. Our integration partner Maintenance Assistant CMMS (MA CMMS) has also written blogs and an eBook about this topic, but let's look at some of Software Advice’s findings as well. "When a company decides to implement new software, there...
February 5, 2016
Victoria Gole
As the end user of a GO7 device, perhaps you have wondered what steps it took to get the device in your hands and into your vehicle. As you can imagine, your device went through a complex process involving tests, certification and compliance, before being accepted for use. The exact test and certification process depends on your carrier and location...
February 1, 2016
Courtney redwell
How is Time Theft Hurting Your Bottom Line? Do you ever stop and think that some of your drivers are padding their hours? If you do, you could be right. According to the American Payroll Association, the average employee steals 4 hours every week! Get Rid of Paper Timecards Still using paper timecards? This takes up extra time for both...
January 26, 2016
Victoria Gole
There will always be a part of the population that wants to “fly under the radar” and attempt to conquer GPS tracking devices with GPS jammers. GoFleet and Geotab are dedicated to maintaining a stable and robust system and will continue to make GO GPS devices as tamper-proof as possible. The U.S. Federal Communications Commission defines jammers as “illegal...
January 21, 2016
Victoria Gole
An ambulance drives through traffic, siren sounding and lights flashing. The dispatcher is on the line, collecting vital information, while monitoring the status of the ambulance at the same time. What if that dispatcher could follow the live movement of the ambulance as it drives along the road, knowing it was safely and quickly arriving at the scene? This...
January 14, 2016
Victoria Gole
New updates to Geotab software applications and firmware. Check your build number to verify whether the changes are reflected in your system by going to Administration/About. The build number shows the month of release, for example: 5.7.1512.xxx release/2015-12. In this Edition: Map Enhancements Reporting Enhancements Localization Minor User Interface Enhancements Firmware Notes Map Enhancements Geotab empowers fleet managers...
January 12, 2016
Courtney redwell
The ELD Final Rule has finally been released by the FMCSA. On December 10th, 2015, the FMCSA announced the new ELD mandate. It is expected to save 26 lives, prevent 562 injuries, avoid 1,844 crashes, and result in savings of over $1 billion dollars in paperwork on an annual basis. It's also estimated that nationwide about 3 million drivers...
January 6, 2016
Courtney redwell
GPS fleet management solutions vary from one company to the next and no two are the same, just like no two company's fleet management needs are the same. Implementing telematics for your business growth means staying focused on your 5 year business plan and tapping into the potential of the rich data that is available, in addition to extending the...
January 4, 2016
Victoria Gole
Innovation is changing the entire transportation industry. Uber has disrupted the way we move in a city. Google and some OEMs are actively developing autonomous vehicles that will take us from one place to another without human interaction. Amazon has patented an algorithm that predicts which products are going to be requested, so delivery vans can carry them to their...
December 21, 2015
Victoria Gole
How does GoFleet and Geotab help with IFTA management? Read this Quick Guide to learn how to set up an IFTA Report in MyGeotab. What is IFTA? The International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) is an agreement between 10 Canadian provinces and 48 American states concerning the taxing and reporting of motor fuels used by interjurisdictional carriers operating heavy commercial vehicles....
