Scout PT, a commercial iPhone gps tracking app for iPhones, is now available from FQ Wireless Division, GPS Commander. Scout PT combines the cloud-based fleet management capabilities of GPS Commander with the SmartPhones commonly carried by employees. With the advent of the iOS...
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Before you sign that GPS tracking contract for your fleet, let me tell you a story. At the turn of the century, when GPS tracking devices routinely sold for as much as $1000.00 per vehicle, three to five year customer...
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The word on the street is mobile. Now more than ever, fleet managers are integrating smartphone and tablet technology to boost efficiency, increase driver accountability, and improve customer service quality on the road. They’re on to something huge. In a...
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You know it’s time to revise company policy, and the task makes you queasy. It’s been said “the foundation of any successful fleet management operation is a carefully thought-out fleet policy document,” (Fleet Financials), and yours is long overdue for...
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When a parking ticket with one of your fleet vehicles’ license plates stamped on it arrives at your office door, who coughs up the cash? Ian Stewart of The Smart Van notices, “Companies appear to be split when it comes...
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Most fortunetellers work from home, but with some tough convincing and a decent employee benefits package, you might be able to get one in a cubicle at your fleet’s headquarters, crystal ball and all. Imagine the possibilities! Until that fine...
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In a fleet operations environment, productivity and safety often butt heads. As fleet managers add more jobs to their drivers’ schedule to maximize work hours, drivers meet the increased demands by speeding and taking more risks on the road. And...
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Summer is fast approaching, and you already feel the heat. The standard routes your fleet depends on daily are about to be bombarded by tourist traffic, just in time for your busiest season. Last year, hundreds of productive hours were...
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You know that if you were strict about giving each vehicle in your fleet periodic maintenance, you could save thousands of dollars a year in unnecessary repairs. Those unexpected breakdowns hit your business hard, not only in time and money...
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Good news, HVAC managers. According to fresh research from the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, the demand for HVAC mechanics is expected to increase by 34 percent between 2010 and 2020. Compared to other industries, this is extremely rapid...
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