Subscribe!
Popular Topics
anti-environment best truck gps beverage telematics brazil fleet management chile fleet management compliance crazy truck accidents csa2010 dangerous driving dangerous truck driving eco trucks fleet optimization FMCSA freight act 2010 fuel efficiency gis data government fleets gps tracking gps units for truck drivers green fleet green trucks hazmat help for truckers load limits no u-turns oem software optimized driving optimized routing oversized load pretrip inspections reduce gas bills rising diesel prices road restrictions save fuel seasonal weight limits south america telematics tollways top 5 websites top tips truck driving jobs trucker resources truck height truck maintenance truck management tips truck routes gpsWhat is a truck?
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
-
Low Pay for Truck Drivers a Hazard
Posted on December 10, 2010 | No CommentsCan a low income be dangerous? Statistics show that around the world about half the population earn less than $2 a day. Obviously that impacts on a person’s quality of... -
5 Ways Truck Drivers Can Get Ready for CSA 2010
Posted on November 19, 2010 | 2 CommentsSpeculation is rife that the new CSA 2010 will result in 175,000 truck drivers losing their jobs. Obviously this is causing a lot of concern among drivers already coping with... -
Used Commercial Truck Buying Guide – Top 10 Tips
Posted on November 13, 2010 | 3 CommentsWhen it comes to buying a used commercial truck, truck and trailer or any heavy duty truck you need to be on your game to make sure you score a... -
Top 5 Truck Management Tips
Posted on October 22, 2010 | No CommentsThe most important asset a truck driver possesses is their truck, particularly if they’re a contract driver. It’s critical then that they know some basic truck management tips to make... -
Freight Act of 2010 pushes up diesel fuel 12 cents
Posted on October 15, 2010 | No CommentsWith the cost of diesel set to increase another 12 cents with the introduction of the FREIGHT Act it’s an opportune time to once again visit the subject of how... -
Green GPS systems for eco-friendly truckers
Posted on September 23, 2010 | No CommentsAre truckers anti-environment? Often truckers, and other heavy equipment operators, get painted as the arch-enemy of the tree-hugging greenie. They’re seen as the thugs who ram down blockades setup by... -
Top 5 online resources for truck drivers
Posted on September 3, 2010 | 2 CommentsMost drivers spend their time behind the wheel, not behind a laptop so it might seem odd to be talking about online resources for truck drivers. But increasingly more drivers...
