American Researchers have determined that wild horses can now be monitored with GPS satellite or high very frequency (VHF) collars without harming them.

A study performed by scientists in the United States looked at what kind of harm or injury, if any, could potentially cause wild horses if tracked using GPS satellite collars. The scientists wanted to track the behavior and habits of horses that roam free, but did not want to cause them any bodily harm. Thanks to the PLoS ONE study, they now have reassurance that the horses will be perfectly fine even while being monitored.

Researchers from the PLoS ONE study include Craig Carr, Leon Pielstick, Steven Petersen and Gail Collins, all American researchers that work with GPS trackers. Their goal was to learn more about the behavior of free-roaming horses, as opposed to those that were not wild horses.

The researchers were interested in finding out how the free roaming horses get their food sources, where and how fast they roam, and how they use their natural habitat. They also hoped this would help make proper management decisions. Read the rest of this entry »

GPS fleet tracking is revolutionizing the way managers are controlling costs and monitoring vehicles. And drivers.

Surveillance can be a dirty word to an employee. Though only less than 10% of companies used GPS fleet management software to track company vehiclese, according to the “2007 Electronic Monitoring & Surveillance Survey,” conducted by the American Management Association (AMA) and The ePolicy Institute, the rates is increasing quickly. This means complaints about invasion of privacy and lack of trust are also increasing among drivers.

Building Trust

Positive feedback for your drivers is the way to help them accept GPS tracking equipment. If presented as a change for the good, both for the company’s bottom line and for convenience and a safety net for the driver, the system will be accepted much more easily.

And if ongoing approving comments are part of the process, workers will come on board with the new system much more quickly. Read the rest of this entry »

GPS fleet tracking software is here to stay. It has revolutionized fleet management. Many companies have produced programs with a variety of features. How does a manager choose among them?

Here is a quick overview of GPS technology and four tips to help you choose the best solution for your company’s needs.

What Is GPS?

The technology comes from the U.S. government. It relies on 24 orbiting satellites that send and receive signals from a wide range of GPS devices. You probably have one in your car. If you’re a runner, you might have a sport watch with tracking.

GPS is incredibly accurate, often within a dozen feet if the weather is right. Because it relies on many satellites, the triangulation is able to do an excellent job of pinpointing your truck when it carries a fleet tracking device. Likewise, in the office you are able to see exactly where each truck is at any given time. Read the rest of this entry »

The 2015 Winter seems to be never ending, but advanced technology is hoping to take a bite out of its chill. Two new schools join the growing number of schools that are now using GPS tracking devices for GPS school bus tracking.

This winter is proving to be long and brutal, but some parents will be happy that they will know where the school bus is during those icy, snowy mornings. Two new school districts in the U.S. – Williamsville School District in New York and Eastern Carver County School District in Minnesota – are both tracking their school buses with global positioning systems (GPS).

All around the world, people are utilizing the many benefits of GPS tracking devices. They help to monitor the behavior of wild and endangered animals, provide locations of stolen vehicles, and help police track down thieves. They are also great at tracking vehicles’ location for other purposes, including helping parents to know when to expect their child’s school bus.

Recently, In Williamsville, New York, the snow was falling steadily, but school was still in session. Despite the complaints from parents, kids were expected to be driven to school after two of their school buses got stuck in snow and were delayed. Read the rest of this entry »

Home health care providers and agencies have a lot of important work on their plates on any given day. It’s important to make sure that your workers are where they’re supposed to be in order to ensure proper care for all the patients your business serves. While many people overlook the potential benefit of fleet tracking for home health care providers, this is one industry that stands to benefit greatly from this technology.

These are just a few of the many ways your home health care agency might benefit from GPS fleet tracking.

Verifies Health Care Provider Visits

GPS fleet real time tracking not only tracks the location of vehicles at any given time. It can also be used to track the amount of time the vehicle spent at any location. Some systems even offer capabilities that allow healthcare providers to take a touch screen device into the home for patients to verify the business by signing. Nurses and other health care workers can also record the services rendered during the visit for accurate reporting. Read the rest of this entry »