As a fleet manager, you can save a great deal of money down the road by ensuring your trucks’ tires are inflated properly.

Consequences of Wrong Tire Pressure

Even as little as 10 percent of tire under-inflation can lead to an almost two percent drop in fuel economy, according to the American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) in some research they conducted. Your tire life is reduced by 30 percent when tires are 20 percent under-inflated.

Furthermore, when your fleet drivers are driving on tires that aren’t inflated properly, it can damage your vehicles in many ways. Keep your fleet vehicles in better condition with the proper tire pressure education. Read the rest of this entry »

We’ve talked about GPS tracking for small fleets here. Now, let’s talk about how it can benefit mid-sized fleets. Those operating 100 – 300 vehicles, or mid-sized fleets, have many concerns to deal with on any given day. If you’re one of those people, you’re constantly juggling many balls in the air and hoping that none of them get dropped at critical moments. It’s almost too much for many people to contemplate.

There is something you can do to make the entire process much simpler: invest in GPS tracking for medium-sized fleets. These are just a few of the benefits it will offer your fleet. Read the rest of this entry »

Kelvin Balthrop began his day on a Wednesday like any other day. The Henrico County man said he was going about his normal routine went out and started up his car to warm it for around 10 minutes. However, when he stepped out of his home he noticed there was someone in his car backing out of his driveway, he told Nakell Williams, 8News Reporter.

His Dodge Neon was stolen right from under his nose and the thief left a path of destruction behind him.

Thanks to GPS technology that he had attached to his car, Balthrop was able to track and locate his car near Creighton Road and North 38th. The thieves never knew it was attached to the Neon when they took it.

Balthrop’s neighbor said she was having a cigarette outside and she saw a 4-door, white sedan car sitting in front of his Neon. She claimed the thieves were acting like they were trying to fix the car or give it a jump. Read the rest of this entry »

Sports cars are something many men and women save up a lifetime to buy. They are the cars dreams are made of. Some are classic sports cars that bring back a glimpse of youth nostalgically remembered. Others are modern marvels.

Regardless of specific type, they are machines of great power – and value. Whether you have labored long and saved wisely to invest in a Jaguar F-type R, an Aston Martin Vantage, a Dodge Viper, or a Maserati Gran Turismo you want to protect that investment from all possible harm. These are just a few ways GPS tracking can help you protect your sports car investment. Read the rest of this entry »