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NewsAugust 2, 2013

Provider Enterprises sees many benefits from using GPS

The New Hampshire company transports about 1,800 special-needs students daily and has been using Navman Wireless’ technology since 2005. CEO Garrett Scholes tells SBF that it has helped to improve driver management, verify drivers’ timecards and verify drivers’ whereabouts in the event of a parental dispute.

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Newsby StaffJuly 10, 2013

EDULOG and Alpha Communications grow business, teams

The routing software provider and the installation company are business partners, and officials say both companies have hired more employees in recent months to handle the increased demand for their services. EDULOG has been steadily hiring since April, and Alpha Communications is increasing the size of its hardware installation team by 38% this summer.

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Newsby StaffJune 26, 2013

New York bus company improves service with TomTom solution

Selby Transportation serves public and private schools in New York City with school vans, and the company recently installed TomTom Business GPS units and signed up for the WEBFLEET management solution. Officials say runs have been consolidated by 15%, a 10% savings on fuel costs has been achieved, and the team has better visibility into vehicles’ locations and routes.

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Newsby StaffJune 24, 2013

Seon Design, U.S. Computing launch integrated tracking tool

vMax Compass is a web-based application that automatically integrates vehicle location, student location and DVR health status information so school transportation staff can evaluate fleet efficiency in real time. It gives school transportation staff browser-based access to plan and analyze routes, track vehicles and students, and view live status of onboard video equipment.

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Newsby StaffApril 16, 2013

Georgia district to test bus passenger tracking system

Gordon County Schools will conduct a pilot program of StudentConnect. Company officials say that the system provides real-time notification to parents and school transportation officials when students fail to get on the school bus, as well as when they enter or exit the bus at the wrong stop.

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Newsby StaffApril 12, 2013

GreenRoad adds fleet tracking to driver management service

With the availability of GreenRoad Advanced Tracking, powered by GPS Insight, GreenRoad adds fleet management capabilities to its driver performance and safety solution, which combines real-time, in-vehicle safety feedback with a management portal that provides insight and guidance.

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Newsby StaffApril 10, 2013

EDULOG grows staff by 20

The company, which specializes in logistics and GPS for school districts, has hired 20 employees this month, who are being added in positions throughout the company, such as support, project management and software development. Company President Jason Corbally attributes the growth, in part, to the fact that EDULOG is providing more products and services.

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ProductsJanuary 8, 2013

V3 telematics platform

Zonar's V3 telematics platform collects data directly from the vehicle electronic control module, integrates that information with satellite GPS readings and transmits the data over 3G networks for immediate high-precision reporting.

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Newsby StaffOctober 23, 2012

Seon Design, U.S. Computing to offer integrated solution

Seon’s vMax Live Plus real-time tracking system will be combined with U.S. Computing’s routing software — vMax Live Plus AVL data will be shared with the Compass web-based routing application. Officials say that pupil transporters will have the ability to conduct comparative analysis of planned versus actual routes, as well as generate reports on route efficiency, fleet performance and driver behavior.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 12, 2012

GreenRoad to integrate fleet tracking, driver management

The company partners with GPS Insight to offer GreenRoad Advanced Tracking, which officials say will be available by the end of this year. Officials also say that with the combination of driver performance management and fleet tracking in one product, fleet operators will be able to create efficient fleets and maximize driver productivity.

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