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The Telematics section offers news, articles and tips on the latest technology for routing your fleets as well as providing safety and security with GPS and related technology.

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<p>By training operations to use an electronic device for pre- and post-trip inspection, the Arapahoe County, Colo., fleet ensures vehicles are inspected properly and maintenance issues are addressed promptly.</p> Advancements in Fleet Maintenance Technologies
New fleet technologies are resulting in improved technician productivity and vehicle health. Find out the technologies and updates changing the way technicians work.
Mary Joyce Ivers (right), CPFP, fleet and facilities manager in the City of Ventura's Public Works department. Ventura Uses Telematics & GPS to Improve Fleet Efficiency
After implementing GPS and vehicle diagnostic technology on several fleet vehicles, the California city improved fuel economy by 10 percent, reduced idling time, and improved productivity and routing for customer service.
Google Helps D.C. Improve Operations
For nearly two years, the Washington D.C. Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department has used a Google-centric program to become more efficient, and even boost response time.
GPS Cuts Washington County Vehicle Misuse & Boosts Productivity
The Tennessee county uses GPS tracking devices to make big improvements, monitor employee behavior and productivity, and reduce unauthorized vehicle use.
Bright Ideas: Pinpointing Solutions to Off-Road Equipment Management
Government fleets reveal how they saved money and improved management of off-road equipment, including leasing, preventing user mismanagement, correctly analyzing street sweeper lifecycle costs, and incorporating telematics.

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Release v12 for its OBD-2 Fleet Management Hardware The new release from Prova Systems offers new capabilities in Prova’s OBD-2 trip logger and diagnostic monitor/analyzer for fleet management. The new software implements several new features including: View more info
Satellite-Based Asset Tracking Device NexTraq is offering a new global satellite GPS asset tracking device. This device works solely with satellite technology and is not dependent on any mobile network, enabling NexTraq customers to track anything, anywhere, according to the company. View more info
<p>C2RouteApp</p> C2RouteApp C2Logix, Inc. (www.C2Logix.com) has implemented another update to its route optimization software C2RouteApp. View more info
5000 Series GPS Fleet Tracking & Engine Monitoring Hardware Networkfleet announced the launch of the Networkfleet 5000 Series of fleet tracking hardware. Compatible with light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicles, the 5000 series offers 24/7 visibility into fleet assets. View more info
SuperTooth HD Bluetooth Speaker Phone SuperTooth offers its SuperTooth HD, a Bluetooth speaker phone with a wide range of features. It has built-in dual microphones to pick-up voices more clearly and anti-echo and DSP control that cancel echo and background noise for clearer communication, even in noisy vehicles. View more info

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Research and Best Practices

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Executive Report: How to Use GPS to Measure a Quality Stop

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

Useful Whitepapers

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Beyond the Basics: Fleet Management Solutions at the Next Level
Traditionally, telematics devices have been used to track the location of vehicles. But increasingly fleet solutions provide analytics that offer fleet managers a much broader and more detailed view of activity in the field. As a result, fleet managers are realizing the benefits of incorporating these analytics into their day-to-day operations.
A Guide to the Right Decision During the GPS Tracking Buying Process
Selecting the correct GPS tracking solution for your business can be a tough decision to make. Establishing key concepts to consider, what criterion are most important to you, and the ROI you can potentially achieve, are all critical in making your decision on the right GPS tracking partner.
Saving Through Sustainability Initiatives
Initiatives to increase the sustainability of an organization's fleet should always be considered when a fleet manager is tasked with finding ways to save money. However, sustainability relies on a number of components that sometimes complicates the equation.
Executive Report: How to Use GPS to Measure a Quality Stop
The next step in using GPS tracking technology is to manage miles, fuel and customer activity together to achieve greater net profit per visit. This white paper covers the key performance indicators fleet managers should track and gives a step-by-step plan for using these metrics to reduce costs and improve driver productivity.

Executive Report

How to Use GPS to Measure a Quality Stop

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