GPS / Telematics

By Lauren Fletcher & Grace Lauron

Telematics has proven useful to fleets in reducing fuel consumption, idling, and emissions, and keeping track of company vehicles.

Tags: AirIQ, Amtec LLC, Davis Instruments, Desert Services, EasyTurf, EJ Ward, fuel consumption, GEM Plumbing, Genuine Parts, GEOTAB, GPS, GPS Insight, Honeywell, idling, Light Tower Rentals, Networkfleet, Plumbing Plus and Remodel Works Bath & Kitchen, SC Johnson, Telematics, tracking, U.S. Postal Service, ValleyCrest Companies, Verizon Inc., Viking Termite and Pest Control, Wal-Mart

By Colin Sutherland

The next step in using GPS tracking technology is to manage miles, fuel and customer activity together to achieve greater net profit per visit.

Tags: engine diagnostics, GPS, tracking technology

By Steve Bennett

With a workforce management system installed on foremen’s cell phones, the CDOT field staff is more accountable,efficient, and productive, and managers are making decisions faster and more accurately.

Tags: City of Chicago DOT, fleet management, GPS, Xora

By Shelley Mika

Beyond simply determining fleet vehicle location, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management uses telematics technology to help manage its fleet and reduce harmful emissions.

Tags: Alabama Department of Environmental Management , GPS, Networkfleet

By Chad Simon

A GPS system can be a useful fleet management tool. However, the system must be properly introduced to employees to promote their acceptance and cooperation.

Tags: @Road, BLS Trucking, Desert Services, driver, EasyTurf, GEM Plumbing, GPS, Networkcar , Nextel, Plumbing Plus and Remodel Works Bath & Kitchen, Productivity, Xora

By Cindy Brauer

Mobile resource management (MRM) systems allow fleet managers to track fuel transactions, streamline routing, monitor driver behavior, automate maintenance alerts, and implement other efficiency-producing functions.

Tags: @Road, CarChip, driver behavior, fuel, GPS, GPS Insight, maintenance, Routing, Telematics, Vericom Technologies