Home Add to Favorite Contact Submit  
           29 March, 2024


    
Category:  Press » Transportation

 

U.S. Department of Homeland Security Announces Operational Success of Fleet GPS Tracking and Mobile Resource Management

Popularity:
         Views: 1952
2010-06-22 07:20:46     
Fleet Management Solutions, Inc.

The GPS Fleet Tracking equipment and online application deployed during the last 12 months by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Detention and Removal (DRO) has been deemed a success, announces Fleet Management Solutions, Inc. (FMS). DRO has implemented the system to reduce costs, improve officer safety, enhance mission execution and streamline fleet maintenance. Over 2000 of the 4500+ vehicles are being tracked in real time, providing operational insight not previously available and enabling DRO to make more efficient use of its valuable fleet and personnel resources.

"Implementation of the FMS GPS tracking equipment and web services integration of FMS' Fleet Central with DRO enterprise applications are delivering the operational readiness, mission effectiveness and cost reductions anticipated," says Charles "Chuck" Welke, DRO Fleet Inventory and Communications Unit. "We're very pleased at the progress that's been made to enhance our role in homeland security."

DRO uses FMS to monitor its fleet of buses, specialty vans and law enforcement sedans used to acquire and remove detainees. The FMS intelligent vehicle tracking devices transmit position, direction, speed and other telematic data for user-specified events and reporting. Data is sent via the Iridium satellite network to the FMS Fleet Central Web server, permitting dispatch centers to securely login and closely monitor the vehicles' location, movements and status.

With the annual cost of fuel and maintenance for the fleet at more than $30 million, it is an important area of efficiency improvement for DHS. In addition, the XML feed from FMS Fleet Central provides critical location data to the DRO Flytecomm application and consolidates the visual location of all fixed and mobile DRO assets on a map.

Federal Prison Industries, known as UNICOR, installs and commissions the FMS mobile devices under an inter-agency agreement to provide life-cycle management for the fleet.

"With DRO remote operations, real time information requirements and high-value cargo and assets, it is critical to have an all-satellite GPS fleet tracking system in place," said Cliff Henley, CEO of FMS. "FMS mobile resource management systems are a vital tool in meeting the challenges of fleets operating in rugged and hazardous regions across industries and around the world."

"FMS' innovative fleet tracking solutions leverage Iridium's global coverage and low-latency, two-way, short-burst data connections to ensure reliable tracking and monitoring of the DRO vehicles across wide areas where mobile wireless networks are not available," said Patrick Shay, vice president for data services, Iridium Communications.

About the Department of Homeland Security Office of Detention and Removal

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Detention and Removal (DRO) (www.ice.gov/pi/dro/index.htm) is the primary enforcement arm within ICE for the identification, apprehension and removal of illegal aliens from the U.S. The resources and expertise of DRO are utilized to identify and apprehend illegal aliens, fugitive aliens and criminal aliens; to manage them while in custody; and to enforce orders of removal from the U.S. DRO is committed to enforcing our nation's immigration laws in a fair, effective and professional manner.

About Fleet Management Solutions

Fleet Management Solutions, Inc. (FMS) (www.fmsgps.com) combines GPS technology with two-way satellite communications, intelligent modems and its Web-hosted application, Fleet Central, to deliver all-satellite, mobile fleet management and GPS tracking systems. FMS solutions deliver measurable improvements in asset utilization, safety and security, and productivity with rapid ROI. FMS serves customers in government, military, energy, construction, mining and logistics industries. FMS is located in more than 75 countries, providing solutions for use in rugged and remote environments.

About Iridium

Iridium Communications Inc. (www.iridium.com) is the only mobile satellite service (MSS) company offering coverage over the entire globe. The Iridium constellation of low-earth orbiting (LEO) cross-linked satellites provides critical voice and data services for areas not served by terrestrial communication networks. Iridium serves commercial markets through a worldwide network of distributors, and provides services to the U.S. Department of Defense and other U.S. and international government agencies. The company's customers represent a broad spectrum of industry, including maritime, aeronautical, government/defense, public safety, utilities, oil/gas, mining, forestry, heavy equipment and transportation. Iridium has launched a major development program for its next-generation satellite constellation, Iridium NEXT. The company is headquartered in McLean, Va., USA and trades on the NASDAQ Global Market under the ticker symbols IRDM (common stock), IRDMW ($7.00 warrants), IRDMZ ($11.50 warrants) and IRDMU (units).

Specialized in: Fleet Management - Gps Fleet Management - Fleet Tracking System - Vehicle Tracking - Gps Tracking - Gps Tracking Systems - Gps Real Time Tracking - Fleet Gps Tracking - Iridium Gps Tracking - Remote Fleet Management
URL: http://www.fmsgps.com/
Print press release      Bookmark this page
Related Press releases 
Infrasense Scans 124 Wisconsin Bridge Decks using Infrared Thermography and Ground Penetrating Radar (Popularity: ): Woburn, MA - October 28, 2016 -- Infrasense, Inc., a national leader in nondestructive evaluation of transportation infrastructure, has recently performed high-speed condition surveys of 124 bridge decks in Wisconsin's Northeast region. A suite of nondestructive tests were performed, including ground penetrating radar surveys, infrared thermography scanning, and impact echo testing. These tests provide a condition assessment of the reinforced concrete bridge decks without the need for lane closures.Since 2007, ...
Dynamite Towing Launches New Website To Promote Their Expert Towing Services in Arizona (Popularity: ): Glendale, Arizona- April 19, 2016- Now when the majority of initial inquiries by new potential clients are made online, Dynamite Towing, a trusted and reliable provider of towing service in Phoenix has created a new website in order to help them showcase and promote their reliable 24 hour towing service in Phoenix and roadside services in Peoria, AZ and surrounding areas.The website located at dynamitetowingaz.com has been given a fresh ...
Indiana Truck Driver Receives National Grand Prize (Popularity: ): Fort Worth, TX & Lakeville, IN - June 10, 2014 -- OOIDA member, Martin Marvel of Lakeville, Indiana was awarded the grand prize, a set of Continental drive tires and service, courtesy of Apex Capital, a factoring company located in Fort Worth, Texas.Marvel, owner of M&D Marvel Transportation in Lakeville, IN, was the lucky winner selected by random drawing in Apex Capital’s Continental Tire Giveaway Contest. Apex Capital representatives traveled ...
Shields Company Magnetic Sweepers Chosen by Dubai World Airports (Popularity: ): Ventura, CA - May 07, 2014 -- Shields Company Magnetics, a division of Shields Company Inc, the leading U.S. manufacturer of magnetic sweepers and industrial magnets, has been chosen by Dubai World Airports to assist in their F.O.D. safety and maintenance program.Shields Magnetics @ shieldscompany.com, has been selected by Dubai Airports to supply it's magnetic sweeper line for installation on ground support equipment in the region. Shields Company, through its ...
SII Launches New Automotive AEC-Q100 Qualified Voltage Detectors (Popularity: ): TOKYO, Dec. 18, 2012 -- Seiko Instruments Inc. (SII) announced on December 18 availability of the "S-19100" series voltage detectors rated for operation up to 125 degrees C. The new voltage detectors are certified to meet or exceed requirements of the AEC-Q100 automotive qualification standard.The "S-19100" Series was specifically designed for use in cars and other in-vehicle equipment. Typical applications include an engine ECU (Electronic Control unit), ABS (Antilock Braking ...


Related Business 
GO Fleet GPS Tracking Devices (Popularity: ): GoFleet offers both GPS Tracking and GPS Fleet management services at affordable prices. Improve your GPS Fleet Tracking Capacity and enhance your Fleet management capabilities with GoFleet.
GPS Vehicle Tracking - GPS Fleet Tracking (Popularity: ): Fleetistics provides the best in GPS Automobile Tracking, GPS Car Tracking, GPS Fleet Tracking, GPS Truck Tracking & GPS Vehicle Tracking. We are proud to be the first in the industry to recognize the need for a full-time corporate trainer and an enterprise-level business analyst. These two positions are dedicated to helping our partners achieve the best possible return on investment.
GPS Tracking Systems (Popularity: ): At X5 GPS Tracking Systems, we supply the technology and tools of the future to better organizations in productivity and accountability. We offer services in gps tracking, gps devices, fleet tracking, real time gps tracking, gps satellite tracking, etc. We are located in Austin, Texas.
Trinetra Wireless: GPS Vehicle Tracking System (Popularity: ): Trinetra offers comprehensive solutions for your business challenges in Vehicle Tracking and Fleet Management. Trinetra is a next generation web-based GPS-powered platform providing ‘Real Time Automatic Vehicle Location & Tracking’ to assist companies to manage their vehicles and assets. Our product integrates all 3 core elements of AVL solutions namely Location, Tracking & Security, thus providing an integrated solution for your Fleet Management requirements.
Pinpointers Telematics: GPS Vehicle Tracking System (Popularity: ): Track vehicles with our GPS vehicle tracking system for van, fleet & business vehicle tracking in the UK. Try before you buy with our free trial offer. The range of benefits a fleet manager can derive from a fleet tracking system, and the driver behaviour data sent from a fleet equipped with GPS vehicle trackers, is quite remarkable.
Edmond Security's Products and Services (Popularity: ): Located in Edmond, Oklahoma and specializes in electronic security, alarm monitoring, safes and locks, mobile communications, and fleet management via the @Road GPS vehicle tracking and maintenance system.
Edmond Security's Products and Services (Popularity: ): Located in Edmond, Oklahoma and specializes in electronic security, alarm monitoring, safes and locks, mobile communications, and fleet management via the @Road GPS vehicle tracking and maintenance system.
US Fleet Tracking, Location Based Services | Employee Time Clock, Mobile Workforce Management (Popularity: ): myGeoTracking is a cloud-hosted Location Based Services platform featuring enterprise location and messaging capabilities for mobile time clocking & mobile marketing campaigns. The platform can also be used for USPS compliant fleet tracking, asset tracking and mobile resource & workforce management purposes.
Alden Fleet Solutions, Inc. (Popularity: ): Get online access to real-time GPS fleet tracking to better manage your fleet. Alden Fleet SOlutions real-time GPS tracking and GPS fleet tracking system provides a powerful and affordable way to track and manage your entire fleet. Get Control of Your Fleet TODAY!
ESITrack (Popularity: ): vehicle tracking system company, vehicle tracking device, vehicle tracking product, fleet management, Automatic Vehicle Locator (AVL), GPS system, GPS data logger, GSM/SMS/GPRS Tracking.Our company provides solutions for GPS tracking devices for vehicles and other telemetry devices based on radio, GSM, and satellite communications. Experience in building GSM based GPS tracking devices since 1999, we are committed to make a better, robust, and easy to use devices, while expanding the use ...