September 2008, Government Fleet - Feature
By Grace Lauron
Using an automated pool system has proven helpful to several fleets, reducing downtime, improving efficiency, and increasing convenience.
Tags: automated pool system, City of Inglewood , City of Kelowna
May 2008, Government Fleet - Feature
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
March 2008, Fleet Financials - Feature
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
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
By Paul Dexler
Adding tiny RFID tags to incoming and outgoing cargo in trucks can help the driver and the distribution office keep track of items.
Tags: cargo management, RFID
July 2007, Government Fleet - Feature
Fully automatic systems put vehicles and the people who need them together without frustrating paper work, missed connections, and underused vehicles.
June 2007, Automotive Fleet - Feature
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
September 2006, Government Fleet - Feature
By Patrick Bartole, CAFM
Incorporating a regular PM program is essential for today’s fleet managers. Be proactive in scheduling vehicle service before a breakdown occurs and keep good records to avoid negligent entrustment issues.
May 2006, Government Fleet - Feature
By By Christopher D. Amos, CAFM
About the only thing more aggravating than the fleet management software you have is not having any.
May 2006, Automotive Fleet - Feature
Automotive Lease Guide’s Fleet Residuals model provides fleet managers with accurate used-vehicle value projections based on historical auction resale trends, seasonality depreciation rates, and incentive levels.
Tags: ALG, residuals
January 2005, Government Fleet - Feature
By Tom Johnson
Similar to a vehicle's dashboard, this monitoring system helps managers oversee all aspects of the fleet operation to ensure efficiency and track productivity.