February 2009, Automotive Fleet - Cover Story
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
November 2008, Work Truck - Feature
By Daryl Lubinsky
The wireless system helps a lumber transport company prevent unauthorized use, decrease idling time, and avoid maintenance problems.
Tags: BLS Trucking, Networkfleet, Telematics, Wireless Vehicle Management
March 2008, Work Truck - Feature
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
February 2008, Automotive Fleet - Cover Story
By Lauren Colin
Telematics is currently a hot button with fleets. Will the return be worth the initial investment? Many fleets are finding that when used properly, telematics can save a fleet money and pay for itself.
Tags: Aqua America, Cox Enterprises, GE Capital Solutions, OmniSource, PHH Arval, Telargo, Telematics
February 2008, Automotive Fleet - Feature
By Mike Antich
The No. 1 factor is the ongoing high cost of fuel, in particular diesel, which is driving management demands to lower operating costs. Another huge factor that will influence fleets will be the 2010 diesel emission standards.
Tags: 2010 emission standards, driver ergonomics, hybrid, replacement tires, technician shortage, Telematics, truck acquisition, truck trends, upfitting trends
September 2007, Work Truck - Feature
By Tariq Kamal
Fleet managers describe how the ability to track vehicle location, gas consumption, and preventive maintenance has benefited their fleets.
Tags: fuel savings, maintenance, Telematics
June 2007, Automotive Fleet - Feature
By Chad Simon
When used properly as a positive addition to technology, fleet telematics implementation can be a tool for driving cost savings and increasing employee productivity, bringing in more money for everyone.
Tags: Telematics
February 2007, Automotive Fleet - Feature
By Lauren Colin & Clem Driscoll
The use of telematics technologies in fleets is expanding rapidly. Currently, more than 2.5 million units are in service with the market expected to expand to 5.8 million units by 2009.
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