The California sun wasn’t the only thing shining on the American Trucking Associations’ annual Management Conference & Exhibition held recently in San Diego. It appears the economic outlook is an increasingly bright one as well. All four panelists participating in the popular ‘The Economy and its Impact on Trucking’ session had positive developments to share…
With the current economy and the industry-wide spike in repossessions, many dealers and lenders have looked to Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and starter-interrupt devices to help them manage their portfolio risk. These devices are far from being a panacea—and far from a collections solution “in a box.” But this technology, however, taken in tandem with…
Audi is the first automaker to be granted a permit by California to test drive driverless cars on the state’s roads. “Audi is a driving force behind the research taking automated driving from science fiction to pre-production readiness,” said president of Audi of America, Scott Keogh, “Obtaining the first permit issued by the state of California…
Insurance companies across the board have started offering lower premiums to customers willing to share personal tracking data and customers don’t even need a special GPS tracking device. The companies can use data from either a driver’s smartphone, GPS technology already installed, or third party GPS units in the vehicle. Information provided can help insurance companies…
According to ABI Research, GPS tracking devices, including wearables and iBeacons, will generate more than $3.5 billion by 2019. Although the market has struggled to reach its full potential in the past largely due to high prices, subscription requirements, and the inability to track indoors, the boom of wearable GPS tracking devices designed for children,…
The iconic sound that excites children and adults alike may soon be retired. Starting today, those craving a a sweet treat will be able to use GPS tracking to keep tabs on their favorite ice cream truck. The move is part of O2 Business’s strategy to show businesses of all sizes and products how technology…
Bears in Horry County neighborhoods are becoming more common because of increasing development through out the city. Officials from SCDNR said building new residential areas pushes bears out of their natural habitat and forces them to look for food and shelter elsewhere. Charles Brown does construction in Barefoot Resort. He said he’s seen bears on several occasions….
POM, short for Peace of Mind, is a new Kickstarter project offering Bluetooth and GPS-based tracking tag solutions. The basic POM is a tracking device that connects to the iPhone via Bluetooth LE and attaches to all manner of things — pets, kids, valuables, and more. Much like similar tracking products such as Tile and…
BUY HERE PAY HERE GPS – AUTO FINANCING TRACKING SYSTEMS The Cal-Amp LMU-200 is the premier vehicle tracking unit for auto financing and buy here pay here dealers. It typically takes 51 weeks to break even on an finance contract. Vehicle tracking systems area an important tool to protect and monitor a portfolio. Our web…