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Study: GPS Could Save Trucking Industry $53 Billion
One way to cut down on fuel consumption is, obviously, to drive less. But how do you do that if you have set places to go, day in and day out? GPS is the answer. It's a proven tool to find the shortest distance between two places. Reducing the length of the route reduces fuel consumption. Also, preventing drivers from becoming lost prevents them from wasting precious time -- and fuel -- searching out their destination. Motorola recently conducted a survey and turned up some notable results regarding the use of GPS: "Field mobility workers in the transportation and trucking industry are experiencing difficulties such as locating stops, reducing fuel expense, and improving on-time performance resulting in a drain on financial and manpower resources of their organization," said Jim Hilton, director of field mobility, Motorola Enterprise Mobility business. He ain't kidding. Everyone understands how miles per gallon equates to money spent or saved getting from here to there. For those who make a living on the road, saving MPG can mean life or death for the business. GPS and location-based services are one way to help keep costs down. « Gates On Windows: What He Actually Said | Main | Tech Careers Looking Shiny In The World Of Money » |
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