July 1, 2021
Published by GPS Technologies
Most of us are familiar with consumer GPS devices. Maybe you run Google Maps on your smartphone. Or your car is equipped with Navman or Garmin. Chances are that you have an introductory understanding of how GPS works, by connecting to a network of GPS satellites and computing turn-by-turn directions to your destination from your current location, sometimes with information about road conditions and traffic. GPS has become easy to use and people use it everywhere. But when a friend told you that your business could get a boost to its bottom line by adopting telematics, you may have answered... View Article
March 1, 2021
Published by GPS Technologies
The most significant expense when it comes to managing a fleet goes into fuel. The alternative then is to ensure that you have a strategy in place that saves you the hassle. No one wants to spend all their profits buying fuel for their fleet, so it should help to know that the process of getting consumption under control is quite a straightforward one. The sooner you get fuel consumption under control, the sooner you are on your way to success. We took the liberty of putting together a few creative fuel strategies that work. 1. Tire Inflation In case... View Article
July 31, 2020
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Inventory monitoring software systems, which are available free of charge to everyone, can be extremely helpful in the monitoring of shipments and freight. Since both the shippers and consumers are usually keen on advancing any shipment across the country or around the world, these free asset monitoring systems provide a very useful service. Many of these free systems have gained popularity because of their reliability and the robustness of the information they provide. What is an Open Source Tracking System? Open source monitoring systems are programs that are available for anyone who wants to use them, with their original source... View Article
July 24, 2020
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The United States is a nation of cars, trucks, and highways. Unless you live in a densely packed city with fully functioning public transport, you will undoubtedly need a car to get to and from work. But let’s face it, most cities in the US do not meet this standard and, for those that do, the bulk of the country does not live there. While it’s true that the majority of people need a vehicle, a sizable swath of the population does not qualify for the financing they need to get a nice, brand-new car. That’s where “Buy Here, Pay... View Article
February 25, 2020
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One of the biggest challenges to a fleet manager in today’s competitive business world is the depreciation that occurs for every vehicle in the fleet, with each passing year. Depreciation can be considered the decline in value for your vehicles over a given period of time, usually in one-year increments. Every vehicle in your team will be losing value at a specific rate for as long as you own it, and the rate of that devaluation will be dependent on a number of factors such as the vehicle type, its age, its mileage, and the cost of acquisition. Knowing that... View Article
