January 12, 2018 3:30 pm
Published by Malcolm Rosenfeld
With the use of GPS technology so prevalent in many different forms of business, many employers may be wondering just what this technology can do for their company, and if it is okay to use these services to monitor their employees. With sound and legitimate business justifications, these GPS monitoring services can be both reliable and lawful, but employers have to make sure they are used correctly. Knowing when to monitor As a general rule, it is a good idea to restrict GPS monitoring to work hours or when employees are carrying out work-related tasks. Monitoring an employee’s locations and... View Article
January 5, 2018 3:30 pm
Published by Malcolm Rosenfeld
Nobody wants to lose track of their vehicle, which is why so many owners of fleet vehicles rely on the LoJack devices provided by some cell phone companies to provide the vehicle security they need. These devices can certainly offer some peace of mind, but if you are looking for more in-depth tracking and monitoring capabilities, then you might need to upgrade to professional vehicle GPS tracking service. Take a look at the differences between LoJacks and some of the things that a professional tracking service can do for you. LoJacks LoJack devices can help you with many things. They... View Article
December 5, 2017 7:21 pm
Published by Malcolm Rosenfeld
With all the talk of the new Federal regulations surrounding EDS and all the other technological advances coming to the trucking industry, should you be concerned about all the Tesla truck talk going on right now? While shipping companies might be able to adapt, what about the drivers who carry the cargo? What does the latest gizmo from Elon Musk and Tesla mean for the future of trucking jobs and for fleet tracking? Get ready for the new age of the driverless fleet because it’s almost here. On Nov 16, 2017, Tesla introduced its promised fully electric semi truck and... View Article
December 5, 2017 7:19 pm
Published by Malcolm Rosenfeld
So back in May, you may or may not have read about one of the latest announcements from Uber about their new service, Uber Freight, and how it would make life easier for truck drivers to get loads and get paid. But if you’re a company driver should you quit your job as a company driver and become an independent owner-operator instead? And if you do, is Uber your only option? Below we take a look at the companies providing apps for shippers and truckers to book loads and go deeper into the war of the freight booking apps. Uber... View Article
December 5, 2017 7:16 pm
Published by Malcolm Rosenfeld
In recent weeks, we’ve explored the ways in which the Global Positioning System and its related technologies have been utilized across the globe. All very interesting, to be sure, but very Earth-centric. What say you to getting away from terra firma for a bit and taking this topic to the stars this time around? That was a rhetorical question. Let’s go for a ride. Perhaps unsurprisingly, NASA relies on GPS technology as a key backup for a number of important functions in its pursuit of space exploration and aeronautics research. Since the satellites utilized by the system are already in... View Article
