Effective September 29, 2020 there are new rules in place concerning hours of service. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is committed to improving safety for drivers of all types on the road today.

Sometimes, these rules err by creating situations that sound good on paper but operate at odds with real word drivers and situations. These new rules are largely in response to driver concerns that the most recent changes actually created more dangerous situations for drivers.  These rules offer greater flexibility without endangering drivers and others on the road. Here’s what you need to know.

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GPS tracking is everywhere. With good reason. It’s not only outstanding from a business perspective as it gives you greater control over the various moving parts of your business, but it can also be used as a means of oversite and tracking to protect your merchandise from theft. These are just a few ways GPS tracking is used in the cannabis industry. Read the rest of this entry »

There’s a reason why parents take their time to choose an excellent driving school for their teen. In general, teen driving is risky. And, you can clearly see how real this is by taking a look at the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) statistics on teen driver crashes which shows there are three times more teen driver-related crashes than there is with drivers over 20 years old.

While you can’t control all drivers on the road, your teens can learn how to:

• Protect themselves from aggressive drivers
• Drive defensively
• Deal with heavy traffic
• Deal with changing weather conditions
• Avoid risky driving behavior like being distracted while driving, drinking alcohol or driving while fatigued.

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Electric scooters come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Some are the perfect choice for sightseeing in the open air, others create energy efficient means to get around town, and a growing number help those who are disabled move about more freely. Whether you own one electric scooter, a handful of electric scooters, or you operate a fleet of electric scooters for rentals, GPS tracking can be extremely beneficial.

Track the Location of Missing Electric Scooters

GPS is, above all else, a tremendous tool for helping people locate missing items. Fitting your recreational or motorized scooters with GPS tracking means that you can track the location of your electric scooter if it is stolen, if tourists renting the equipment get lost, or if someone has taken it for a joyride and left it who knows where. GPS tracking can aid with scooter theft recovery and so much more.

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GPS fleet tracking can be a vital tool for your fleet. In fact, not using GPS fleet tracking for your vehicles can present even greater risks. These are ten of the risks your fleet could face by not using GPS fleet tracking. Read the rest of this entry »