GPS vehicle tracking systems are more affordable and more popular than ever before, but do you need one? Take this short quiz and keep track of your 'yes' answers. I�ll help you total your score and decide after you finish.
Step Four: Due DiligenceThe city of Tulsa purchases salt from mines in Kansas and New Mexico. Tulsa County purchases salt from a southeast Kansas mine.And, when crews cannot get rid of the snow and ice fast enough, people become upset.By the way, every question above (except question 1 & 2) is answered by using GPS vehicle tracking systems.Tulsa had about 7,000 tons left before this latest storm, which included the enhanced salt. The city of Tulsa is ordering another 3,000 tons of regular salt in case of a March snowstorm.* eliminating driver logs.2. Have any of my vehicles been stolen in the past? Yes/NoThe equipment - in the airport's snow removal equipment and fleet program - slated for replacement this year are a front-end loader for snow removal, a runway plow truck and a runway snow blower, which will cost $1.3 million.(The definition of 'vehicles' includes heavy, medium and light-duty vehicles, construction equipment (dozers, graders, backhoes, etc), cars, motorcycles, RV's, pick-up trucks, vans, tractor trailers, buses, trailers, dump trucks, snow plows, limousines, taxis, etc.)Add up your 'yes' answers.9. If any of my employees are using my vehicles to 'moonlight' or do work without my knowledge, I'd want to know: Yes/No* highlighting unauthorized vehicle use after hours and on weekends,7. I'd like save up to 30% on my vehicle insurance: Yes/No13. I'd like a reminder when it is time to do routine maintenance on my vehicles: Yes/No12. I'd like to have vehicle use data to compare with overtime requests as a way to guard against errors and fraud: Yes/NoStrizek said the city, which started the year with 9,600 tons of salt, uses pure salt and enhanced salt to treat the streets.After the state grant is applied to the purchases, the remaining $900,000 will be funded by passenger facility charges.1. Do I use vehicles in my business? Yes/No5. Being able to give my customers accurate and precise arrival/delivery estimates is important to me: Yes/No15. I'd like to help my employees be more productive by seeing where they go each day: Yes/No"Most disasters involve widespread loss of life and property," Strizek said. "This disaster is one we knew was coming. We even watched it and commented on how 'beautiful' it was and that it 'looks so nice.' Then after a couple of days everyone is ready to be done with it."In 1991, state legislation designated that aviation fuel taxes be funneled back to the state's public-use airports.That process is much more labor-intensive as the snow has to be removed instead of plowed, which blocks driveways, mailboxes, fire hydrants and parked vehicles.3. I'd like to know what is going on and where my employees/vehicles are during the day: Yes/No4. I'd like to reduce my fuel expenses and know if any of my vehicles are wasting gas: Yes/No14. Occasionally, customers question when we were at their location, having the exact date and time recorded in our tracking system would really help in those cases: Yes/No11. If any of my vehicles are ever stolen, I'd like to locate them within minutes: Yes/NoUnlike the city, Tulsa County highway districts use sand in their road treatments, said Michael Willis, spokesman for the county.* comparing driver overtime requests with system reports of driver activity,Vehicle tracking helps you reduce operating costs and boosts productivity.The enhanced salt also provides 30 percent to 40 percent more coverage and can be spread out further. After two or three coverings, the ice becomes slushy; then roads can be plowed down to the pavement. Crews will go back to bridges and hills to treat them again as needed.* 7 to 11 'yes' answers: Thanks for taking the quiz. You could greatly benefit from a vehicle tracking system.Tulsa County does use some salt in west Tulsa County around the communities of Berryhill and Sand Springs, where there are more hills and rougher terrain, Willis said.These charges come from the Federal Aviation Administration fee attached to each ticket purchased, which is collected by airlines and then remitted to the airport where the passenger originated, Shanahan said.Tracking systems reduce vehicle costs by putting a spotlight on speeding employees, who waste fuel, cause excessive engine wear and drive up insurance rates. Vehicle tracking systems will also remind you when it�s time for preventive maintenance, like oil changes, helping you keep your vehicles on the road and making you money.* Fewer than 7 'yes' answers:Thanks for taking the quiz, you don't appear to want/need a vehicle tracking system.Step One: Take Quiz
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