Aquatic life is greatly impacted by the effects of mankind, and the hawksbill sea turtle is no exception. Their population has dropped to 10 percent of what it was a century ago, making the hawksbill the most seriously endangered of all species of sea turtles.

The hawksbill sea turtles live in subtropical waters and they face threats that are nearly impossible for them to avoid, including:

• The illegal trade of their shells
• Beach erosion
• Egg poaching
• Being hunted for their meat
• Development at nesting sites
• Loss of coral reefs

Scientists have been trying to find ways to understand how they can improve the living environment of these sea turtles. In order to do so, having a firm understanding of their habits is vital. Until recently, this has been a difficult task, because the turtles only come to shore every two to seven years, and when they do, its typically in small groups; however, thanks to GPS tracking technology, understanding these turtles and improving their conditions is becoming easier. Read the rest of this entry »

As a roofing contractor you have a lot to accomplish in only a few months each year in many parts of the country. The weather is your worst enemy and could put a real damper on your profits in any given year. With that in mind, you need all the help you can get for maximizing productivity when you are working. GPS fleet tracking offers several different options for reducing costs, boosting productivity, and increasing profits – including those listed below. Read the rest of this entry »

In 2010, New York City began a concentrated effort to eliminate, or at least reduce, price gouging by unscrupulous taxi drivers in the state of New York. The relied a great deal on technology in the form of GPS tracking suystems that had been installed in many taxi cabs to provide evidence in the case. One driver targeted in the investigation, Hassan El-Nahal, claimed this use of GPS was a violation of his fourth amendment protections against unreasonable search and seizure.

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that because the GPS device was in the car when he drove the cab, El-Nahal couldn’t claim that the government was intruding into his personal property. While El-Nahal’s attorneys argue that this establishes a dangerous precedence, it does represent a win for taxicab businesses and owners who are concerned over the damage done to all reputations as a result of the actions of a select few drivers. Read the rest of this entry »

As a company that delivers products or offers a field service team, talented drivers are vital to the success of your business; however, attracting and retaining talented drivers can be a challenge because the workforce of drivers is ever-changing. High turnover of employees is the leading problem in industries that rely on drivers. This means that finding innovative ways to attract and retain reliable drivers is paramount.

GPS fleet tracking has proven to be a highly successful way to appeal to new drivers – and keep them a part of a company’s workforce. Here’s are 5 ways GPS fleet tracking helps you to attract and keep talented fleet drivers. Read the rest of this entry »

A budding scientist at Wofford College in South Carolina is using GPS tracking technology to keep tabs on rattlesnakes in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Alex Bentley, a graduate of Salem High School and an aspiring herpetologist, spends much of his time scouring the mountains of Southwest Virginia for snakes. His love for snakes began when he was just 5-years-old when he first encountered a garter snake. Years later, Bentley is now determined to contribute something to his chosen field of study.

Bentley spent months researching and planning, and he just began his fist leg of a study on timber rattlesnakes, which utilizes GPS tracking technology, known as radio telemetry, to track the snakes. His goal is to use the technology to track the migration and mating patterns of the species during spans of time when human beings are not present in the natural habitat of the snakes. Read the rest of this entry »