Field Service IT News For VARS — January 2, 2015
By Cheryl Knight, contributing writer
News includes new bus tracking technologies and using telemetry to replenish supplies at fast food restaurants.
City Offers Bus Tracking Technology
The Eau Claire, Wisconsin Transit System is getting an upgrade. Now bus riders can use their mobile devices to track the location of the bus they need to get on and see where it is on its route. An article by WEAU talks about this use for GPS technology.
Using Telemetry For Deliveries
A CCJ Digital article documents how food delivery service Restaurant Technologies uses telemetry to monitor the oil supply at fast food locations, including McDonald’s, KFC, and Burger King. Once the level falls to a certain point, the company is alerted and sends fresh supplies in one of its special delivery trucks.
Privacy Wearables
The GCN article, “Privacy Wearables And Accessories For The Secure — And Stylish,” talks about new technologies in the wearable market. Such items include the Freedom Briefcase, which utilizes RFID-blocking technology to keep identity thieves at bay.
Field Service IT Talking Points
Changes in regulations, enacted in December by President Barack Obama, have put on hold the new 34-hour restart period for truckers enacted in summer 2013. Check out this CCJ Digital article for more information.
An Engineering and Technology Magazine article talks about ideas to regulate the use of drones. Some of the ideas presented include using geofencing to keep drones away from sensitive areas, such as airports, governmental, and other restricted locations.
The falling price of oil has put in jeopardy more than $930 billion worth in projects at big oil companies, according to a Fuel Fix article. At stake: future investment in production capabilities at U.S. companies.
The nation’s bottling companies have put in place aggressive initiatives to improve the fuel economy of their fleets. An Environmental Leader story reveals how companies, such as Coca-Cola and Pepsico, have made this initiative a reality.
“U.S. Fleet Tracking Explains Three Ways To Have Success With GPS Tracker” discusses three ways fleets can prepare for the use of GPS devices in their vehicles.