GPS / Telematics

Particularly, the UK study shows a significant difference in driving behaviors between males and females.

Tags: driver safety, driver behavior

Estes Heating & Air Conditioning, a customer of GPS fleet tracking and vehicle management solutions company NexTraq, also reported an increase in driver productivity.

Tags: productivity, vehicle recovery, vehicle tracking, NexTraq

Fleet Manager in a Box is an all-in-one fleet management system that its maker estimates could save a fleet of 25 at least $42,000 over five years because of the program’s wireless capabilities versus the traditional GPS/AVL technologies.

Tags: cost-cutting, wireless services, fleet management system, managing small fleets, Prova Systems

CONCORD, MA - TomTom Business Solutions, the division dedicated to commercial fleets, unveiled the TomTom PRO 7150 TRUCK.

Tags: TomTom, WEBFLEET, TomTom PRO 7150 TRUCK

Full-service ambulance company safely rescued storm victims and provided emergency service during Hurricane Irene — a time when many road signs were damaged and navigation became difficult.

Tags: Telematics, GPS, emergency response vehicles, ambulances, NexTraq, NexTraq Fleet Dispatch, Hurricane

With aims to provide integrated systems to customers, the partnership between the two companies will create a fleet technology solution that combines vehicle telematics with driver behavior management and monitoring.

Tags: Telematics, ZoomSafer, Distracted driving, Zonar

ATLANTA Pipe Works Services' owner said he saw an improvement within the first two months of using the tracking solution.

Tags: GPS, driver behavior, Discrete Wireless

DEARBORN, MI - Users of Ford Crew Chief, powered by Telogis, are improving fuel efficiency for their fleets by up to 20 percent through better management of vehicle diagnostics, location, and driver behavior.

Tags: Telogis, Ford Crew Chief, Ford Motor Co.

MEMPHIS, TN - Eagle Medical Service needed a GPS fleet tracking solution to manage its growth and monitor its vehicles to provide a higher level of customer service.

Tags: GPS, Eagle Medical Service, Discrete Wireless

SALT LAKE CITY - The Web-based reporting system provides commercial fleets with a way to increase driver safety and monitor organizational compliance by monitoring risky or inefficient driving behavior.

Tags: driver safety, driver behavior, inthinc Portal

LANCASTER, PA - Rohrer’s One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning recently selected a GPS system provider for its 37 vehicles, which the company said has reduced insurance costs and improved driver behavior.

Tags: driver safety, vehicle tracking

WASHINGTON – The U.S. DOT's FMCSA issued a regulatory proposal requiring interstate commercial truck and bus companies to install electronic on-board recorders (EOBRs) to monitor their drivers’ hours-of-service (HOS) compliance.

Tags: DOT

A standalone rearview mirror packing all of OnStar's core technology will be available this spring through consumer electronics retailers, according to the company.

Tags: OnStar, General Motors Corp.

Edmunds.com reviews the top trends, including the increase in used-car prices and vehicle recalls.

Tags: Edmunds.com, hybrid electric vehicles, fleet incentives, Recalls

"This growth investment will be an important source of capital to help us accelerate our growth and drive key initiatives,” said Jim Travers, CEO of FleetMatics.

Tags: GPS

Networkfleet is the only GPS fleet management system provider that offers emergency roadside assistance to all vehicle classes, including light, medium and heavy duty vehicles, at no additional cost.

Tags: fleet management, Networkfleet

Telematics devices may help reduce maintenance costs, improve vehicle efficiency and lead to insurance discounts.

The one-hour Web seminar will be presented by Robert Donat, president of GPS Insight, on Thursday, May 13 at 11 a.m. (Pacific).

Tags: GPS

Disney World says a new GPS system on its buses has led to more-efficient bus scheduling and lower wait times for guests. But some drivers say the system can be distracting.

Tags: GPS

Some believe vehicle diagnostic information can help drivers analyze their driving performance and understand how to improve it.

Tags: Telematics, vehicle diagnostics, General Motors Corp.

The one box-one plug solution doesn’t require wire splicing and makes DIY installation quick and easy.

Tags: GPS, light-duty vehicles