Vehicle tracking and fleet management systems, in its most basic form, help dispatchers, supervisors and managers track the positions of their assets in real time using global positioning systems (GPS). Like a lot of other modern day technologies, it is easy to simply take advantage of how truly extraordinary these everyday instruments are. Intro to GPS Technology GPS technology, in short,...
Rich in features, applications, and benefits, fleet maintenance management tools are assets in today's transport industry. In this article, we'll explain them in detail - from the technology behind them to modern-day applications that keep your fleet running efficiently and cost-effectively. Defining Fleet Management Fleet management is the process of managing a company’s commercial vehicles. This includes everything from purchasing and...
Your organization’s assets represent a massive investment; asset tracking provides visibility into their status, location and usage. As a result, these solutions can help optimize your assets’ efficiency and extend their lifecycle, saving your organization money in the short and long-term. Are you interested in asset trackers for your business but not sure where to start? This guide will provide...
(And How to Select the Best One) If you're anything like most fleet managers, you're aware of the benefits that asset tracking technology can offer your business. But with all of the different options on the market, it can be hard to know where to start and what solution to invest in. In this article, we'll break down the five...
As the commercial fleet industry continues to grow, evolve and adapt, having the right tools in your vehicles can help with improved productivity and efficiency. To that end, there are a number of ways in which telematics improves fleet management. As fleet safety managers and owners work to retain drivers and integrate systems, it’s essential to consider fleet efficiency and...
Benjamin Franklin famously said that “nothing is certain except death and taxes.” Given today’s fractured economic climate, one could easily add the skyrocketing cost of fuel to that list. In the transportation industry, fleet managers are challenged to mitigate rising fuel costs without compromising other aspects of their business. Many companies have chosen to add electric vehicles to their fleet....
October 4, 2021
Victoria Gole
Running your commercial fleet requires more than simply sending vehicles from point A to point B. The success of your drivers and your business depends heavily on optimizing the things you can’t see once a vehicle leaves your warehouse. Vehicle Tracking Devices can optimize your fleet by providing real-time GPS updates, collision notifications, and even engine fault detection. In this...
In the most general terms, telematics is the fusion of telecommunications (e.g. phone lines and cables) and informatics (computers) to create a holistic overview of one’s enterprise. Most often, telematics solutions are applied to commercial fleets, automating and leveraging the collection of GPS data across any number of assets. While certainly not a new industry, the telematics field stands at...
September 21, 2021
Alexis
If you’ve ever been in an airport, visited someone in a hospital or required private transportation to an event, you’ve likely used a shuttle bus. In today’s fast-paced world, telematics provide benefits to shuttle bus fleets, giving businesses an edge for retaining top-tier employees while providing peace of mind to commuters. Every year, more companies invest in shuttle services; with...
September 16, 2021
Alexis
This month marks the back-to-school season, offering students across the country a mass exodus from lockdowns and a welcome break from online learning. These new beginnings bring with them opportunities for school administrators and third-party fleet managers to revamp their bus operations using technology and telematics data to make the school year safer and more efficient. Below we’ve listed some...
