Spring has sprung and it’s time to shake off those final cobwebs of winter to get your fleet road ready for the warm and sunny days ahead. These are a few of the steps you need to take to ensure your fleet is ready for action this spring.

Do a Little Spring Cleaning

Spring cleaning isn’t for homes alone. It’s important to thoroughly clean your vehicles, inside and out. Doing this helps to remove salt that may be lingering from winter roads to prevent rust and other damage. It also helps to preserve the form and functionality of the vehicle’s interior, improving the smell inside vehicles and giving you an opportunity to look for signs of wear or components that may require replacements.

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Nurseries and wholesale greenhouses deliver the goods to consumers and local landscaping businesses each year. Your drivers spend a lot of time on the road and you invest quite a bit of money in keeping them there.

But, what if you could greatly reduce those costs? GPS fleet tracking for your wholesale nursery and/or greenhouse can do just that in the following ways.

Seamlessly Accommodate Moments of Increased Demand

Routes that may take mere mortals hours to plan out during times of peak demand can be handled in a matter of seconds with a GPS tracking system. All you need to do is input the data about deliveries, locations, etc. and the GPS system will do the work of planning efficient routes for you.

In fact, your GPS system might even have your routes so efficient your drivers are able to come back for refills throughout the day, facilitating more deliveries in fewer hours.

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April is Autism Awareness Month, so we thought we’d end this month by passing along thi story.

Sammy Rowold and his family captured the attention and hearts of Americans when they first heard his story. Rowold was a thirteen-year-old boy who suffered from autism. His condition made him nonverbal and low-functioning. On February 23rd, Rowold wandered away from his home. Sadly, hundreds of autistic children wander away from their caregivers every year.

The Hardin County Sheriff’s Department conducted a search for the Sammy for over four hours. Officers, EMS crews, firefighters, medical helicopters, family members and community members all joined in the search. Tragically, Sammy’s body was found in a pond. Authorities later confirmed the cause of death was drowning. Read the rest of this entry »

Starting a trucking company requires you to wear many hats and put out a lot of fires in the beginning. The bigger the company you’re trying to start, the greater the demand for your resources becomes. While there are many things you will need to get your trucking company up, running, and off-the-ground, these are five essentials your business cannot thrive without.

1. Trucks

This might seem like a no-brainer. But, depending on the type of trucking company you want to start, you may have unique and specific needs for your trucks. It’s a good idea to have a solid idea of the type of trucking company you plan to create as well as the goods you plan to haul in your trucks, before you begin making big purchases for your trucking company.

2. GPS Fleet Tracking

GPS tracking for startup trucking companies is one fundamental you can’t afford to go without. You have competitors in your industry who are likely to have this highly useful tool already. Without GPS tracking for startup carriers, you’ll be operating at an extreme disadvantage and may not be able to get a leg up on your competition as a result.

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Winnebagos have become synonymous with the term “RV” and is often used interchangeably to describe RVs, motorhomes, and travel trailers of all brands and varieties. Founded in 1958, and getting off to a rocky start, the company has endured becoming one of the best-known brands in the industry.

Winnebago products have been in a variety of movies and are pop culture icons. GPS trackers for Winnebagos can help you get more use and have more fun with your Winnebago in all the ways listed below, and more.

Plan Routes for Economy and Fun

Traveling the country in a Winnebago is the dream of many families. When the time comes, it can be difficult to prioritize routes, locations to visit, and sights to see while sticking to a budget for things like fuel along the way.

GPS tracking can be used to help you plan your routes with fun and economy in mind allowing you to save enough on fuel to add a few new attractions and adventures to your travels.

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