July 8, 2019
Published by Malcolm Rosenfeld
Whether you’re an owner-operator or you own a small freight company, it can seem tough to compete with the gigantic fleets on the road. So should you give up and drive for one of the larger companies, or stand your ground and get proactive? It turns out there are things you can do to keep your small trucking company from going under. Why Small Trucking Companies Fail There are several reasons that small trucking companies fail, and they are avoidable! 1. Failure to plan. Plan ahead; plan to succeed. Know what market you will serve and focus on a specific... View Article
May 23, 2019
Published by Malcolm Rosenfeld
As your company grows and expands, there’s usually an increase in the number of assets you must acquire and manage. When growth and expansion take place, it’s essential to set up systems that use GPS devices to improve equipment tracking and equipment management. This action increases efficiency for businesses and asset managers responsible for keeping track of large amounts of inventory, including items they deliver to customers, freight they receive, rental equipment, and fleets of rental vehicles. If you are manually keeping track of equipment, cargo, or large fleets, then the following information on asset management and GPS tracking is... View Article
March 28, 2019
Published by Malcolm Rosenfeld
Consumers are increasingly demanding more information about the food they eat. Traceability, though, means more than just meeting this consumer demand. It makes our food safer. Recently published GPS tracking news reports that farmers have been utilizing GPS portable asset tracking on chickens. The technology can reveal so much about the chicken, that it brings to mind the “Farm” skit from the popular IFC show Portlandia. In this episode, the diners ask their waitress, Dana, about the history of the organic chicken they will be served. Will GPS Asset Tracking Mean a Real Life Colin the Chicken? After informing the... View Article
March 14, 2019
Published by Malcolm Rosenfeld
If you monitor a fleet of vehicles, you may be considering GPS fleet tracking to give you data about location, start and stop times and lengths of stops. The devices might be fairly standard, so how do you know what to look for in your system? Here are 7 questions you can ask to determine the tracking system that will work for you. 1. What type of information do you need? Devices can be active or passive. An active device sends you real-time GPS tracking information about location, mileage and driver activity. A passive device tracks the vehicle and allows... View Article
February 7, 2019
Published by Malcolm Rosenfeld
The evolution of satellite-based GPS tracking technology from a privileged military project to a ubiquitous everyday convenience has naturally caused the location tracking and navigation technology to trickle down and out into multiple branches of civilian and commercial life, from personal cell phones to private businesses to gaming consoles, and more. While such open availability and convenience come with their share of risks and potential for abuse, that pendulum swings both ways. As a result, the technology has helped law enforcement in their efforts GPS use has been adopted by police departments in most if not all countries, and this... View Article
