GPS Options for Local Trucking Fleets
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We found this article on TruckingInfo.com that discusses the possible options and benefits of deploying GPS in a smaller fleet:
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Depending on what works best with your TMS, there are a variety of GPS packages that can give you the functionality you need. In addition to watching GPS “breadcrumbs” on a screen, dispatchers can benefit from systems such as Actsoft’s Comet Tracker, which has simple drop-down forms for drivers to enter arrival and departure times; this can be used as an alternative to geofencing.
Keep in mind that EOBR rules that usually apply for OTR fleets are waived for local trucking because of the 100-mile exemption.
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