A more aerodynamic truck burns less fuel, saving your business a ton of money over the course of a year. New Zealand based Driving Test suggests that nearly 20 percent of fuel consumption for trucks is the result of them attempting to overcome air resistance, which is mainly due to the brick-like shape and high coefficient of drag.

Making a few changes can greatly improve the aerodynamics of trucks in your fleet resulting in huge savings for your entire organization each year.  Incorporate these changes and watch your fuel savings add up fast! Read the rest of this entry »

GPS tracking technology continues to be used to help understand the behavior or animals and help improve their survival.  The Kirtland’s warbler’s journey is now discovered thanks to solar location methods that are centuries old and the latest tiny technology combined together.

By knowing the travel routes and stopover locations of these rare songbirds, scientists can better plan their next innovative step in getting to understand the birds better using the GPS tracking devices. By tracking the birds throughout the year, scientists and researchers can get a better understanding of their fundamental biology.

The average Kirtland’s warbler weighs around .48 ounces which is equivalent to a baby carrot or a handful of potato chips. Each year, this rare songbird from North America travels approximately 4,000 miles traveling across mountain ranges, the Gulf Stream, the body of a continent and across the open ocean. Until now, its journey has always been a mystery. Read the rest of this entry »

Mopeds offer an eco-friendly transportation option to people who are looking for an inexpensive tool for transportation as well as those who are concerned about the carbon footprint they leave behind. They can also be a great deal of fun to ride.

Because of this, they are attractive targets for thieves looking for a joy ride or to make a quick dollar. You’ve made a considerable investment in your moped. These tips will help you protect that investment. Read the rest of this entry »

Ordering your favorite pizza from Dominos will be getting faster and easier than it’s ever been.

The delivery chain “Dominos” is launching its voice ordering service through Amazon’s Echo device. This service is being called an “industry first” and GPS tracking is also being introduced as well for tracking the chain’s pizzas.

Domino’s new GPS delivery tracking device is being supported by the new Amazon “skill” where customers in certain locations can use the Amazon Echo and ask Alexa to tell them where their pizza order is down to the exact minute. Read the rest of this entry »

Idle time destroys your company fueling costs. While there are times when you simply cannot avoid having drivers wait to be unloaded, there are things you can do to reduce idling time for your fleet vehicles that will save your company a great deal of money in fuel and maintenance costs.

According to Colorado’s “Engines OFF” campaign, the savings of reducing idling can add up to $5,000-$12,000 per year, per truck in wasted fuel costs plus an additional $2,000 annually in maintenance costs. That’s a hefty chunk of change for your organization! These are four things you can do to control your idling time more effectively.

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