Spring is in the air and for wholesale nurseries, this is a busy time of year. This is the time of year when you must bring your “A” game to the table and GPS fleet tracking can help you do that in more ways than you may realize.

You’ve probably heard by now that GPS fleet tracking provides excellent returns when it comes to fuel usage, but there are many other benefits it brings to the table for wholesale nurseries that are well worth considering.

Provides Accurate ETAs for Deliveries

More importantly, you can offer the smaller nurseries you serve the ability to track their shipments. Why does this matter to you? How often do you field time consuming phone calls from customers wondering when their orders will be delivered? Read the rest of this entry »

An animal trapper gets the unique experience of letting coyotes go after capturing them, to fulfill a GPS tracking study.

Dan Eaton, owner of CSRA Trapping Services, usually spends his days capturing coyotes, but the act of releasing them is brand new to him. For a new study involving coyotes in the areas of Georgia, Alabama, and South Carolina, Eaton is capturing the coyotes so researchers can attach a GPS tracking device. He will then release them back into the wild for the research study.

The study is being conducted at the University of Georgia in Woodlawn, Georgia. This project is set to last three years in total, as they want to track a total of 160 coyotes. Michael Chamberlain, who is a professor at the Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources, is at the head of the study.

Researchers are concerned that the dropping deer fawn population in these areas, and believe coyotes are to blame, as they are one of their biggest predators. The researchers are also concerned about all of the sightings of coyotes in suburban areas, where resident’s pets are at risk. The coyotes will be released only so the research team can track their whereabouts. Read the rest of this entry »

Spring is here, and with it comes opportunities for small businesses with commercial vehicles to save money on fuel. You can use these same tips to save money on gas when you take the family on vacation this summer.

Take advantage of Daylight Savings Time. Make the most of extended daylight hours. Keep your drivers on the road longer to make the most of good driving conditions.

Reduce the weight. Trucks and cars used for business can become traveling storage bins. All that extra weight causes the vehicle to use more fuel. Do a spring cleaning, getting rid of excess paperwork, samples, personal belongings and other non-essential detritus. Remove the sand bags you put in the trunk for winter driving conditions.

Look for the best price. Gas prices vary by locality. Make the most of even a few cents per gallon–it adds up. Use apps that direct you to the lease expensive gas stations in your area.

Go slower. This is one of the best ways to save gas. The faster you go, the higher the effect of aerodynamic drag. Driving 62 mph instead of 75 mph reduces fuel use by 15%. According to the Federal Trade Commission, every five miles per hour over 60 mph will cost you a quarter extra for each gallon of fuel you use. Read the rest of this entry »

Some people will run in circles, go through hoops, and jump over obstacles to get a job. David Miller in San Francisco did them one better. He ran in text.

A long-time runner, he says he wanted to work for an “awesome company,” and Strava is the one he chose. He then needed to convince the company to choose him, among the many applicants for the job.

The Value of GPS Tracking

Miller installed a GPS route app on his mobile and ran through the SOMA neighborhood of San Francisco in the along a path he had pre-planned. It spelled out “Hire Me” when it was graphically displayed on the app.

The 8.1 mile route was no problem for Miller, who is registered for four marathons this year.

Did It Work?

Strava spokesman Michael Oldenburg is still silent on how effective the strategy was. He did say that “Strava art,”the company’s term for using the app artistically, is not unknown.

One jogger used it to run a marriage proposal. Another athlete created a turkey. Read the rest of this entry »

The Ironman Triathlon is a physical event that involves swimming, running, and bicycle riding. It is a long-distance race that is provided by the World Triathlon Corporation (WTC) every year.

During the race, each contestant will swim for 2.4 miles, ride a bicycle for 112 miles, and run a full marathon for 26.2 miles. The race goes in that order and the contestants do not take a break. Naturally, it is known as one of the most difficult sporting events in the world, taking place over a single day.

For the race, there are time limits. In general, the contestants have about 17 hours to complete each section of the Ironman Triathlon. It usually starts early in the morning, and has a cut-off around midnight.

The original Ironman is similar to the Ironman Triathlon, and is held every year in Hawaii, where it has been held since 1978. There are now five brands of Ironman races, including the Iron Girl, Iron Kids, Ironman, Ironman 70.3, and 5150 Triathlon Series.

There are 190 events held each year worldwide. It is a highly challenging and rewarding event for these professional athletes. Read the rest of this entry »