Spireon Launches New Optimized GPS Mobile Platform for Fleet Management

FleetLocate and VehiclePath End-Users Gain Even More Mobility Using Their Smart Phones and Tablets

Irvine, CA, November 6, 2013 — Spireon, Inc., a leading innovator of Mobile Resource Management (MRM) and Business Intelligence Solutions that connect companies to their mobile assets and workforces, announced the launch of its new, optimized GPS mobile platform to its FleetLocate and VehiclePath Fleet customers.

“Now it’s even easier for our customers to have the freedom and flexibility to manage their fleets using the latest features and functionality, right in the palms of their hands,” said Richard Pearlman, Director of Fleet Product Management.

With the new mobile platform, FleetLocate and VehiclePath customers can access their critical business data captured by the GPS Fleet Trackers with their smart phones and tablets. Through its enhanced, easy-to-use and optimized interface, users can access vehicle, trailer, equipment and asset tracking histories as well as real-time vehicle information from their mobile browsers, with no need to download an app. This enhanced mobile platform will not only help customers locate their vehicles and assets in real time, it will extend the power of FleetLocate and VehiclePath GPS Tracking Solutions after hours.

“A high percentage of our customers simply don’t have time to sit at a desk in the office to access the system. In fact, many business owners are out in the field themselves,” said Pearlman. “The mobile GPS tracking solution is a great tool that can be used to find out where their workers, vehicles, equipment, and assets are 24/7 — on-the-fly. This tool will ultimately help them improve their bottom lines.”

Fleet management software upgrades will also be automatically pushed out through the cloud, with no need to reload new firmware.

OVERLAND PARK, KS - Sprint and Geotab Inc. announced that Geotab plug-and-play fleet management solutions are now part of Sprint’s connected transportation portfolio. Geotab is a leading provider of technology and software designed to increase fleet productivity, cost effectiveness and safety.

Now tested for compatibility on the Sprint network, the Geotab GO6 device is an easy-to-install, transportable device for cars and light to medium-duty trucks and vans. Geotab GO6 plugs into the vehicle’s OBDII (On-Board Diagnostic) port and relays information back to a web-based interface for fleet managers. As a result, managers can track and monitor vehicle locations, identify driving behaviors, optimize driver dispatch and routing, and improve the overall health of their fleets with maintenance reminders and alerts.

GPS satellite tracking systems allow owners from the safety and liability standpoint to be  aware of exactly where each car or truck in a fleet is at any time. GPS systems can also  monitor fuel guzzling actions like motor idling and racing, as well as car owner cease some  time and info that will help you take steps to enhance driver and vehicle performance.

The GPS vehicle tracking system avails the service of GPS and is really helping logistics  company to effectively manage their day to day activities. The GPS fleet tracking system is  usually available with the transportation managing system that the company buys and really  assists them in reducing cost and time savings.

Geotab, Inc. (“GEOTAB”) has launched GO5, a small, plug-and-play form factor device with GPS vehicle tracking capabilities for your fleet.

The GO5’s patented tracking algorithm tracks important detail and works in places with little coverage, the company said. The built-in 3D accelerometer provides analysis of accidents, harsh braking, rapid acceleration, and unsafe turns. In vehicle warnings and alerts can be activated with the creation of rules, which can be setup through Global Business Concepts using GEOTAB’s web-hosted fleet management software.

The GO5's specifications sheet is available here.