March 2008, Work Truck - Feature
By Cindy Brauer
Mobile resource management (MRM) systems allow fleet managers to track fuel transactions, streamline routing, monitor driver behavior, automate maintenance alerts, and implement other efficiency-producing functions.
Tags: @Road, CarChip, Driver Behavior, fuel, GPS, GPS Insight, maintenance, Routing, telematics, Vericom Technologies
February 2008, Automotive Fleet - Cover Story
By Lauren Colin
Telematics is currently a hot button with fleets. Will the return be worth the initial investment? Many fleets are finding that when used properly, telematics can save a fleet money and pay for itself.
Tags: Aqua America, Cox Enterprises, GE Capital Solutions, OmniSource, PHH, Telargo, telematics
February 2008, Automotive Fleet - Feature
By Mike Antich
The No. 1 factor is the ongoing high cost of fuel, in particular diesel, which is driving management demands to lower operating costs. Another huge factor that will influence fleets will be the 2010 diesel emission standards.
Tags: 2010 emission standards, driver ergonomics, Hybrid trucks, replacement tires, technician shortage, telematics, truck acquisition, truck trends, upfitting trends
September 2007, Work Truck - Feature
By Tariq Kamal
Fleet managers describe how the ability to track vehicle location, gas consumption, and preventive maintenance has benefited their fleets.
Tags: fuel savings, maintenance, telematics
July 2007, Work Truck - Feature
By Joe Bohn
Less-than-truckload carrier, A. Duie Pyle, invests in proactive technology as part of an ongoing strategy to compete in an industry struggling with consolidation and overcapacity.
Tags: A. Duie Pyle, QUALCOMM, telematics
June 2007, Automotive Fleet - Feature
By Chad Simon
When used properly as a positive addition to technology, fleet telematics implementation can be a tool for driving cost savings and increasing employee productivity, bringing in more money for everyone.
Tags: telematics
February 2007, Automotive Fleet - Feature
By Lauren Colin & Clem Driscoll
The use of telematics technologies in fleets is expanding rapidly. Currently, more than 2.5 million units are in service with the market expected to expand to 5.8 million units by 2009.