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Stupid question right? Well maybe but the word truck can mean different things to different people. Some only think of large, long-haul trucks. Others think of SUVs commonly seen around town like a Chevy Suburban or Toyota Sequoia. Or there are pickup trucks with a flatbed on the back. If you're from the U.K. you'll probably be thinking lorry.
At TruckGPS.org it means all those things. It looks at how commercial truck drivers and their fleet managers face unique challenges, challenges that can be met using GPS technology.
Truck GPS can help with turn-by-turn navigation, dispatching, preventative maintenance as well as monitoring the mechanical health of your vehicle. Fleet managers can use it to keep their trucks secure, operating efficiently and fully utilized.
If you have any topics you'd like covered or questions about using GPS with your work truck, please contact us.
Trucks Archive
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Top 5 Biggest Dump Trucks
Posted on May 31, 2012 | 1 CommentTrucks are big but when it comes to really big trucks you can’t go past dump trucks. They rule the roost when it comes to overall size, particularly height and... -
HOS Ruling Cuts Driver Hours by 15%
Posted on January 20, 2012 | No CommentsThe FMCSA has released their final ruling on the maximum number of driving hours from 82 down to 70 in an effort to combat accidents caused by fatigued truck drivers.... -
Oil prices reach new high. How can truck drivers stay profitable?
Posted on December 17, 2011 | No CommentsTruck owners know that when you pay all the bills you realize how costly running a truck can be. Multiply that by hundreds and it’s not surprising to know that... -
CSA 2010 – Safer trucking?
Posted on November 17, 2011 | No CommentsIt has almost been a year since CSA 2010 was introduced to all carriers throughout the U.S. It was progressively rolled out through 2010 and modified several times to make... -
When will we see electric truck fleets?
Posted on October 17, 2011 | 1 CommentThere’s ongoing discussions about converting commercial fleets to electric vehicles (EV). Most companies seem to be taking a wait and see approach to see how the technology develops and the... -
How can truck fleets can avoid the mistake of greenwashing?
Posted on September 15, 2011 | No CommentsMore and more companies are being exposed as being guilty of greenwashing. In fact, a report issued in 2009 by TerraChoice, a North American environmental marketing agency, found that 98 percent were guilty... -
Using GPS Maintenance Reports to Minimize Truck Downtime
Posted on May 13, 2011 | No CommentsTrucks are often the workhorses of a business. They are relied on, day after day to keep working, and to work hard. Truck downtime is costly and obviously to be... -
Top 5 spectacular truck crashes
Posted on April 21, 2011 | No CommentsNo one likes to be caught in a traffic accident. Even a minor fender bender can hurt you in the pocket if nothing else. But when a truck is involved... -
Clearing the Air with Freightliner and SCR
Posted on March 1, 2011 | 1 CommentOne of the largest suppliers of trucks in the U.S., Freightliner is promoting SCR technology, the emissions control system that is compliant with EPA 2010 emission regulations, reducing harmful NOx... -
Can heavier trucks can solve our transport problems?
Posted on December 17, 2010 | No CommentsRecently the US government proposed encouraging larger trucks to move freight around America. The Safe and Efficient Transportation Act (SETA) would permit states to set interstate weight limits of up...
