Officials in Knoxville, Tennessee are debating costly car allowances of government workers, but some say the solution is as easy as integrating GPS technology into the fleet of cars throughout the city. Knoxville Mayor Tim Burchett took a stand against inflated costs of car allowances, saying he was going to look for ways to create
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While automobile GPS tracking has effectively provided owners with peace of mind concerning the location and safety of their cars and trucks for years, the devices have not yet made much impact in the world of motorcyclists. Motorcycles have always presented a trickier problem when it comes to security due to their open design. Coupled
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Saving money is a big concern these days. While people are clipping coupons and shopping at garage sales, they may be neglecting a much more substantial savings. An investment in GPS tracking can pay off in insurance savings for the consumer (whether an individual or a company). Insurance companies give discounts for such things as
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When most people think about GPS Fleet tracking, they imagine fleets of Lear jets or squad cars. Snow removal is pretty low on the radar. However, tracking a fleet of snow removal vehicles can keep the streets of a city from clogging with snow, and keep the cars on those streets safer. The city of
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Have you ever wondered how Santa finds his way to all those homes on Christmas Eve? First of all, traveling all the way from the North Pole is quite a distance. And the jolly old man in the red suit could be in serious danger of getting lost, especially if he would happen to run
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Imagine, for a moment, you’re in charge of a school district with twenty-four schools total within your jurisdiction. You have a fleet of utility vehicles, delivery vehicles, public safety vehicles, and school buses and vans. One day, you realize your fuel costs keep rising and your productivity keeps going down. Perhaps, children aren’t making it
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Trumbull County, Ohio, used GPS tracking to determine whether two employees were really doing their jobs. It turns out they weren’t. Whenever employees are away from the office for most of their work day, employers can find it a difficult task to keep them accountable. Within a limited area, it’s easier to keep people from
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Buffalo certainly gets more than its share of snow and with that comes the task of snow removal. Aside from making sure the snowplows are serviced and ready to go, the Public Works Department must also manage their human resources and guard against abuses on the job. These can range from false overtime claims, unauthorized
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For automotive dealerships, allowing prospective buyers to test drive their cars is a huge leap of faith. During the test drive, you entrust a vehicle representing a significant investment into the hands of a complete stranger. Every year, drivers take advantage of this opportunity and “test” drive the car right on home without paying for
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As businesses all across the country have begun using GPS vehicle tracking to promote a green agenda, one field that has lagged behind has been the construction industry. Because construction vehicles operate in much rougher conditions than an average vehicle, fleet managers have been hesitant to incorporate the devices for fear that they could not
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