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November 2011, Business Fleet - Feature

Telematics Drives Big Savings on Commercial Auto Insurance

<p>Eagle Medical, which estimates a telematics insurance savings of $20,000-$30,000 this year, has 32 vehicles ranging from Ford F-350s (pictured) to six executive vehicles.</p>

By Joanne M. Tucker

Small fleets are cutting costs by supplying their insurance companies with driving data gathered through telematics. Some have enjoyed savings of 15 percent or more. Are you asking for your discount?

Tags: telematics service provider, telematics, telematics insurance, Insurance, Zurich Fleet Intelligence, Onboard Advisor, FleetAhead, safety-driven insurance, Travelers Insurance, inthinc Technology Solutions

November 2011, Business Fleet - Feature

Creative Fuel-Saving Strategies

<p>Vision Restoration and Building Co. uses Fleetmatics to manage vehicle location, which integrates with the company’s Wright Express fuel cards, allowing managers to track exactly when, where and which vehicle was actually at the tank.</p>

By Joanne M. Tucker

Learn how four fleets use driver input — and driver accountability — along with rightsizing, route optimization and new technology to achieve fuel savings of 10-20 percent.

Tags: telematics, Right-sizing, driver behavior, Wright Express, Employee Incentives, SCT Fleet Solutions, Fleetmatics, route management, load management

January 2011, Business Fleet - Feature

Using GPS to Reduce Payroll Expense

Frank Steinocher, CIO of Shumate Mechanical, says the MARCUS Mobile GPS solution has resulted in a 12-percent reduction in payroll expense.

By Justina Ly

Learn how three fleets are using GPS systems to realize significant reductions in payroll expense.

Tags: telematics, GPS, HR, fleet management

November 2010, Business Fleet - Feature

GM Lays Out the Plan for Fleet

By Chris Brown

In July 2009, General Motors was reborn with four core brands and an eye toward the future. GM’s fleet chief, Brian Small, discusses how a leaner — and greener — GM plans to meet the needs of commercial buyers in the years to come.

Tags: Green, telematics, General Motors Corp.

November 2009, Business Fleet - Cover Story

Fleet Maintenance Goes Wireless

By Ashley Willis and Chris Brown

GPS-based fleet tracking systems are being used to rein in maintenance costs through vehicle location controls, automated preventive maintenance scheduling, driver monitoring and remote engine diagnostics.

Tags: telematics, GPS

February 2009, Construction Fleets - Managing Vehicles/Equipment - Cover Story

How Can Telematics Help Your Fleet?

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: telematics, GPS, Tracking, fuel consumption, idling, Wal-Mart, Verizon, Global Electric Motorcars, Plumbing Plus and Remodel Works Bath & Kitchen, USPS, AirIQ Inc., Geotab, Networkfleet, GPS Insight

November 2008, Work Truck - Feature

Telematics Cuts 200-Truck Fleet Annual Fuel Spend by Nearly $200K

Through a wireless vehicle management system, BLS Trucking can track vehicle locations, forestall vehicle theft, and reduce idling times.

By Daryl Lubinsky

The wireless system helps a lumber transport company prevent unauthorized use, decrease idling time, and avoid maintenance problems.

Tags: telematics, Networkfleet, wireless services

July 2008, Business Fleet - Feature

The Future of In-Car Communications

By Chris Brown

”Find me the nearest hardware store that sells Western Red Cedar shingles at the lowest price. Then direct me there.” Talking to your car using telematics, Wi-Fi and mobile computing promise to revolutionize productivity in the vehicle.

Tags: telematics, Hughes Telematics

March 2008, Work Truck - Feature

Telematics Solutions Help Fleets Improve Productivity & Trim Costs

With Vericom’s MRM solution, Paul J. Rach Co.’s fleet management reduced overtime, fuel cost, and nonallowed vehicle use.

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: Maintenance, telematics, GPS, fuel, driver behavior, Vericom Technologies, GPS Insight

February 2008, Automotive Fleet - Cover Story

Does Telematics Provide a Good ROI?

After a four-step process including analyzing current routes, re-sequencing routes, re-assigning deliveries, and reducing the routes, one fleet reduced costs 30 percent.

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: telematics, Cox Enterprises, Telargo, GE Capital, PHH

September 2007, Work Truck - Feature

Using Telematics to Manage Truck Fleets

By Tariq Kamal

Fleet managers describe how the ability to track vehicle location, gas consumption, and preventive maintenance has benefited their fleets.

Tags: telematics, Maintenance, Fuel Savings

June 2007, Automotive Fleet - Feature

Turning Fleet Telematics into Profit

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

Fleet Telematics Becoming a 'Must-Have'

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.

Tags: telematics

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