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Do you know where your truck fleet is right now? No? You should.

GPS technology, such as the GPS Insight vehicle tracking system, can not only pinpoint any vehicle’s exact location, it can also transfer a wealth of detailed information about each vehicle.

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Road Transportation Management using GIS – vehicle routing and tracking

Roads are main arteries of modern society’s infrastructure, contributing heavily to the distribution of goods and persons. GIS provides many helpful applications for ensuring a smooth flow, by aiding design, routing, traffic control and real-time navigation.

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