garbage truck gps tracking

It can be a dirty job installing and repairing garbage disposals, but we are oh-so-glad you’re here to do the heavy lifting for those of us who don’t know a pipe wrench from a flange. The fact that you come equipped with all the tools of the trade is enough to make some homeowners sing with glee that they don’t need to figure out what all the pieces and parts mean. But, would you believe that GPS fleet tracking can help your garbage disposal installation and repair company sparkle and shine? These are just a few benefits this critical service has to offer your business. Read the rest of this entry »

The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety reported a startling finding based on research conducted last year. According to the foundation’s research, newly licensed teenagers are nearly three times more likely to be involved in a fatal motor vehicle accident than experienced adults.

AAA’s research and statistics indicate that the summer months are more dangerous because newly licensed teenagers are out of school and on the road. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration notes that deadly car crashes involving 16-17-year-olds are on the rise. They increased almost 10 percent between 2015 and 2016.

The three contributing factors most frequently cited in fatal teen crashes are Read the rest of this entry »

GPS fleet tracking can be instrumental in helping businesses, just like yours, save massive amounts of money each year while improving productivity, customer feedback, and efficiency.

It is one of the single most impactful changes businesses can make regarding fuel costs, labor management, and loss prevention. Unfortunately, many employee drivers are reluctant to embrace change of any kind. These are a few dos and don’ts to consider when introducing GPS tracking to your drivers. Read the rest of this entry »

gps tracking for farm equipment

Your farm is an investment in and of itself. As a rural farmer, you must devote some time and attention toward protecting that investment and securing your financial future. The tools you have that keep your farm operational throughout the year are not exactly inexpensive – nor are the livestock you invest heavily in. GPS tracking can help you protect your assets in more ways than you realize. These are a few prime examples of how GPS can benefit you and your rural farm. Read the rest of this entry »

The Huffington Post recently reported that an astonishing 12,208 dementia sufferers in Japan were declared missing in 2015 alone. Tragically, 500 of these individuals passed away before ever seeing their families again. Dementia affects around five million Japanese individuals today.

One innovative company, Orange Links, based in Iruma, Japan has developed a new device to help those with dementia keep a record of their basic information with them at all times. The device is a tiny, 1cm square sticker that can be placed on fingernails, toenails or other items.

Despite its small size, the water-resistant square is capable of holding key identifying details like the person’s name, address and telephone number. Disoriented or lost individuals who are picked up by police stations can be identified more efficiently with a quick scan of their barcode. Read the rest of this entry »