August 6, 2021
Published by Malcolm Rosenfeld
Do you know whether every piece of equipment your company owns is earning you money? Are you just paying for equipment out of overhead and hoping it’s profitable? Strategic construction equipment fleet management tells you when it’s time to buy new equipment, lease new equipment, or sell equipment that isn’t making you money. It helps you compute charges for individual jobs, so you are always working toward making a profit. In this article, we’ll discuss five reasons you need strategic construction fleet management to optimize your financial returns on the cash you lay out for hard assets. But first, let’s... View Article
July 26, 2021
Published by Malcolm Rosenfeld
Modern dashcams can be set to record when the engine is turned off. But do it yourself dashcams may not have this feature. Older-style dashcams draw their power through a power cord that connects to a 12-volt USB port (the modern equivalent of a vehicle’s “cigarette lighter”) to get power from the battery. This port provides “switched” power. It stops providing current when the engine is turned off. But this isn’t a problem with modern dashcams. Typical Dashcam Charges and Recording Most dashcams — although this is a feature you should verify when you are doing a dashcam installation on... View Article
July 26, 2021
Published by Malcolm Rosenfeld
Peace of mind is a priceless commodity. GPS tracking systems can give you the calm assurance that you track your fleet at all times, and you can be almost instantly available to assist your operators. But peace of mind isn’t all trucking companies gain from their GPS tracking systems. Since 1998, GPS tracking systems by GPS technologies have saved our customers millions of dollars. GPS data both prevents theft and aids in recovery. GPS data powers telematics that help you keep tabs on your drivers and their rigs, so you can anticipate and take care of problems before they interfere... View Article
July 22, 2021
Published by Malcolm Rosenfeld
Motor vehicle crashes are the second leading cause of death among U.S. teens. 2,375 teenagers aged 13-19 died in 2019 from crash-related injuries. It’s far more dangerous to be a teen driver today. Research shows that driver risk is highest at the age of sixteen. The crash rate per mile driven for teens between 16 and 17 is four times that of drivers 20 and older; the fatal crash rate per mile is four times as high. If you are a teen driver or the parent of one, this is what you need to know about teen driver safety before... View Article
July 2, 2021
Published by Malcolm Rosenfeld
If the safety of your fleet is your primary operational concern, you need an integrated telematics system from GPS Technologies. Safety is essential whether you operate one vehicle or thousands Safe vehicles, safe drivers, and safe driving make the difference between the life and death of your driver and other people on the road. In a time of ever-shrinking operating margins and ever-increasing competition from new technologies, safety can make the difference between the life and death of your company. Every year about 20 percent of long-haul drivers experience a crash. The more miles your people drive, and the longer... View Article
