Dekalb County Theft $215K in Equipment Vanishes from Illinois Solar Farm And the Suspect Is Caught Fast Solar farms are popping up across rural America, and it turns out their construction sites are becoming an increasingly popular target for thieves. The latest example: a construction site in Kingston Township, DeKalb County, Illinois, where more than…
How Do You Balance Asset Control with Growing Demand? Data Center and Power Construction Are Leading Demand and Asset Control Must Keep Up Data centers and power facilities are two of the strongest construction markets in 2026. Associated General Contractors of America reported that contractors expect these sectors to lead demand while many other private…
GPS and Track vs. Verizon Connect Long Contract vs. No Contract If you’re shopping for enterprise fleet GPS tracking, you’ll quickly notice two very different business models. Companies like Verizon Connect sell subscriptions locked into multi-year contracts and GPS and Track sells you the hardware and service and lets you decide whether you ever pay…
Getting the Most Out of Your AI with Better Data AI Adoption Is Rising Fast in Construction but Better Field Data Must Come First Artificial intelligence is moving beyond experimentation in the construction industry. In a 2026 survey of more than 1,000 commercial construction leaders, 38 percent reported that AI was producing a measurable business…
GPS and Track vs. Samsara Why “No Contract” Means Real Savings If you’re shopping for fleet GPS tracking, you’ll quickly notice two very different business models. Enterprise players like Samsara sell subscriptions locked into multi-year contracts. GPS and Track sells you the hardware and service and lets you decide whether you ever pay again. Here’s…
Truck Stolen from East Bay Nonprofit East Bay Food Nonprofit’s Only Delivery Truck Stolen Days Before Major Distribution The Monument Crisis Center’s 2004 Ford F-350 was stolen Sunday from the nonprofit’s front entrance in Concord, California. The theft came just one day after the organization’s annual backpack giveaway and days before a scheduled food distribution…
The Construction Labor Shortage Is Not Over and GPS Can Help Crews Work Smarter The Construction Labor Shortage Is Not Over and GPS Can Help Crews Work Smarter The construction industry needs to attract an estimated 349,000 net new workers during 2026 to meet demand, according to Associated Builders and Contractors. The challenge is already…
Do Construction Input Costs Impact the Effect of Equipment Theft? Rising Construction Input Costs Make Equipment Theft Even More Expensive Construction input costs remain significantly higher than they were one year ago. The producer price index for inputs to new nonresidential construction increased 7.1 percent between June 2025 and June 2026, despite a decrease during…
Turo Theft in Sky Harbor Could a GPS tracker help if your car is stolen? A car GPS tracker cannot prevent vehicle theft, but real-time GPS tracking may help owners and law enforcement locate a stolen vehicle faster. A GPS vehicle tracker provides live location updates, allowing you to monitor your car’s whereabouts if it…
How to Use theVehicle Maintenance Report Keeping your fleet properly maintained is essential for reducing downtime, extending vehicle life, and ensuring your drivers stay on the road. The Maintenance Report in the GPS Track Fleet Portal gives you a complete view of your fleet’s service status and helps you stay ahead of upcoming maintenance needs….