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From the Navtrak Blog - Ven·dor ac·count·abil·i·ty

Tue, 25 May 2010 08:26:00 -0600

Accountability: an obligation or willingness to accept responsibility.
Sounds simple enough, doesn't it? But how does the concept of accountability transfer into the corporate world? Specifically, in high-tech companies like ours that offer GPS tracking services, -where promising "immediate" ROI's and "free trials" is the norm?
We've been around since 1990 (and our sister B2B communication companies for 30+ years), which makes us, , "industry veterans," and as such we've seen countless vehicle tracking companies come and go. The ones that make it, like us, do business the right way by treating each customer as a partner, and realizing that if the customer doesn't succeed, we don't succeed.
Read more: http://navtrak.wordpress.com/2010/05/24/gps-tracking-video/

10 things Google has taught us...

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:40:00 -0600

While this article "10 things google has taught Us" originally appeared on cnn.com today, I thought it was a great read, and I didn't want to forget where I could read it, and show it to others. The 5th thing that Google has taught us really struck home for me :) (i wonder why)


5.) Treat engineers as kings

For most Valley companies, engineers are the equivalent of the television writer, the movie director, the book author. They are the creators. The 20% time Google grants its engineers gives them a sense that they are liberated to take risks, to follow their passions.

Innovation, as Bill Campbell told The McKinsey Quarterly, comes when "the crazy guys have stature, where engineers really are important.... empowered engineers are the single most important thing that you can have in a company."

It is no accident that Page and Brin and Schmidt spend so many hours each week in meetings with engineers. For most traditional media companies, the engineer is less central.

However, as digital is now part of the mainstream, and as older media companies struggle to master its challenges, they would do well to heed the advice Google's David Eun offers: Don't do what these companies traditionally do and stick "the geeks in a corner." Instead, CEO's should have at their elbow "a top Chief Technical Officer."

The rest of the article is filled with 9 other great tips and things to think about and it was well put together by Ken Auletta. Hop on over to cnn.com to view this interesting and thought provoking article. Hopefully I can help permeate some of these things into the culture of Navtrak, although I have to admit... we really happen to be quite like the points described here, we are very lucky! And one more, the last point in fact is also good to ponder:


10.) "Life is long but time is short."

The words belong to Eric Schmidt, who explained: "Life is long in the sense that we have long memories. Time is short in that you have to move very quickly. But to me the most important thing to know is that life has a way of working things out. We forget so quickly what the problem was three or four years ago. So my personal view of life is that every problem is an opportunity."

This is a reason to think and act boldly, as Google has, to take risks, and not to be anchored down by "long memories."

Navtrak releases it's newest website navtrakgps.com

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 06:46:00 -0600

So, yesterday my company launched it's 6th or 7th incarnation of our website. Here's a link to the first one :) Starting back in 1999 we had this crazy idea to start tracking vehicles on the internet, and now here we are 10 years later and still kickin! Things have come a long way, the product has matured into a VERY stable platform complete with a tracking API, a newly released AIR Application (interface designed by me), Flex application and a Coldfusion driven reporting system (done by your's truly.) So go check it out, and if you or someone you know could use vehicle tracking for their company, give 'em my name, and our website http://www.navtrakgps.com

Avoid the GPS service Black Hole

Tue, 12 May 2009 09:11:00 -0600

Avoid the GPS service "black hole"
Most fleet owners and managers recognize that knowing the precise location of your vehicles and their daily activities can quickly lead to substantial savings on fuel, overtime, insurance premiums, and other critical operational costs. However, this is only one small part of the picture the part anyone can see, even before they decide to use a GPS tracking system. The rest of the picture emerges only after a system has been installed. Once you experience the financial boost that comes from your initial trimming away of wasteful driving patterns, side trips and fuel usage what comes next? All too often, the vendor that installed the system hasn't bothered to train you and your staff on how to make the most of the information you're getting in the long term - to incorporate it into your everyday processes and routine. They get you up and running, but you never see them again. This is the GPS service "black hole" that exists for most vendors of fleet management "solutions." But the truth about GPS services is that the more you use them, the more valuable and indispensable they become for your daily operation. [Check out this customer success story for just one example of what we mean.] And the responsibility for making sure this is the case shouldn't be all yours. Click here to read more about Avoid the GPS service "black hole" by Navtrak GPS Tracking Navtrak Proudly uses ColdFusion 8, Flex, LCDS and many other products from the Adobe Stack of web technologies.

Announcing the release of MyNavtrak

Mon, 02 Feb 2009 18:40:00 -0600

shhhh... big release at Navtrak tomorrow...

Introducing MyNavtrak
With MyNavtrak, we've brought together the latest web technology, usability principles and GPS-based tracking tools to create a single web portal from which you can track your fleet, run reports on vehicle activities, create and review routes, and much more.
Developed on the innovative new Adobe® Flex® platform, MyNavtrak is a rich internet application (RIA) with a fluid, intuitive interface that makes tracking and managing fleet activity easier than ever.
Users familiar with Street Suite®, our desktop-based vehicle tracking application, will find all of the same features they've come to depend upon available in MyNavtrak. But in addition to the sleek new design, we've added enhancements and new features to make managing your fleet even easier, including:

Improved map zoom and pan controls
Smarter vehicle location/identification
Updated vehicle and place clustering
Turn-by-turn directions and route analysis tools
Self-paced online training videos
Multiple map/vehicle status display options (very helpful for dispatchers)
To get a better idea of what MyNavtrak looks like and what it can do for you, browse through our gallery of screenshots of the application.

Navtrak in the News - this time Wall Street Journal

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 08:05:00 -0600

So, my company Navtrak, partnered with Cynergy Systems to introduce a new RIA version of our software and we are about to full scale release it to our entire client base. Well, leading up to the release, we sent a few of our C# developers to Flex training, as well as myself, and this wooing of developers from Microsoft technologies to Adobe technologies is making news, and guess what... Navtrak's Product Manager, Todd Hodges, was interviewed by a reporter with the Wall Street Journal, and you can read the entire story here.

Navtrak Press Release: What great quarterbacks and fleet managers (should) have in common

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 12:56:00 -0600

What great quarterbacks and fleet managers (should) have in common

According to Scouts Inc., a panel of professional football scouts and recruiting experts assembled by ESPN, one of the most important attributes that NFL teams look for in a quarterback is field vision. An exceptional quarterback is one who is able to see the entire field before him, and make quick decisions about the best options if his first target isnt open.

Owners and managers of mobile workforces are in a remarkably similar (pardon the pun) position. Youve got to be able to see the entire field and know where all of your drivers are at a glance, and what they're doing. If you dont have this information instantly accessible, how can you make smart decisions about your business?

Click here to read the entire story

navtrak back in the news!

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 20:44:00 -0600

so we made the Press Release Hotwire today and google picked it up ... thats always good news! here a link to the story: Navtrak Ranked #19 in Deloitte's Technology Fast 50 Program


 Salisbury, MD (PRWEB) September 26, 2008 -- Navtrak Inc. (www.Navtrak.net), has been named to Deloitte's prestigious Technology Fast 50 Program for Maryland, a ranking of the 50 fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications, and life sciences companies in the area by Deloitte & Touche USA LLP, one of the nation's leading professional services organizations. Rankings are based on the percentage revenue growth over five years from 2003-2007.

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Navtrak Inc.'s CEO Ron Hodges credits employee passion and a focus on solving small-business issues with the company's 316-percent revenue growth from 2003-2007. Mr. Hodges adds, "Working for a fast growth company is not for the weak at heart. It is a very dynamic environment and change is the norm. Our employees show a tremendous amount of passion in an often stressful environment. They are continually adapting to change while holding firm to our companies' core values and beliefs."

Navtrak Inc. Ranked #19 in Deloitte's Technology Fast 50 Program for Maryland

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 09:58:00 -0600

Navtrak Inc. Ranked #19 in Deloitte's Technology Fast 50 Program for Maryland

Attributes Employee Passion and Focus To Its 316% Revenue Growth

Salisbury, MD, September 25, 2008 Navtrak Inc. (www.navtrak.net), has been named to Deloitte's prestigious Technology Fast 50 Program for Maryland, a ranking of the 50 fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications, and life sciences companies in the area by Deloitte & Touche USA LLP, one of the nations leading professional services organizations. Rankings are based on the percentage revenue growth over five years from 20032007.

Navtrak Inc.'s CEO Ron Hodges credits employee passion and a focus on solving small-business issues with the company's 316-percent revenue growth from 20032007. Mr. Hodges adds, Working for a fast growth company is not for the weak at heart. It is a very dynamic environment and change is the norm. Our employees show a tremendous amount of passion in an often stressful environment. They are continually adapting to change while holding firm to our companies core values and beliefs.

To qualify for the Technology Fast 50, companies must have had operating revenues of at least $50,000 in 2003 and $5,000,000 in 2007, be headquartered in Maryland, and be a company that owns proprietary technology or proprietary intellectual property that contributes to a significant portion of the company's operating revenues; or devotes a significant proportion of revenues to the research and development of technology. Using other companies' technology or intellectual property in a unique way does not qualify.

Companies from the nine regional Technology Fast 50 programs in the United States and Canada are automatically entered in Deloittes Technology Fast 500 program, which ranks North Americas top 500 fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications and life sciences companies. For more information on Deloittes Technology Fast 50 or Technology Fast 500 programs, visit www.fast500.com.

About Navtrak Inc.

Navtrak, Inc., located in Salisbury, MD, is an industry leader in providing GPS vehicle tracking systems, fleet productivity solutions and vehicle tracking devices for businesses with mobile workforces. Founded in 1999 and serving thousands of customers across the country, Navtrak is committed to Driving Business Productivity" with valuable, real-time fleet tracking, reporting and communication tools that improve efficiency and enhance customer service. For more information, please contact Navtrak at 800-787-2337 or online at www.navtrak.net.

About Deloitte

Deloitte refers to one or more of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, a Swiss Verein, its member firms and their respective subsidiaries and affiliates. As a Swiss Verein (association), neither Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu nor any of its member firms has any liability for each others acts or omissions. Each of the member firms is a separate and independent legal entity operating under the names Deloitte, Deloitte & Touche, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu or other related names. Services are provided by the member firms or their subsidiaries or affiliates and not by the Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Verein.

Deloitte & Touche USA LLP is the US member firm of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu. In the US, services are provided by the subsidiaries of Deloitte & Touche USA LLP (Deloitte & Touche LLP, Deloitte Consulting LLP, Deloitte Financial Advisory Services LLP, Deloitte Tax LLP and their subsidiaries), and not by Deloitte & Touche USA LLP.

PR Contact: Rod Whisner, Navtrak, Inc., 800-787-2337, Rod.Whisner@Navtrak.net

Navtrak - GPS Vehicle Tracking System saves $120,000 for busy produce distributor

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 10:57:00 -0600

this is fairly incredible news that has come out recently... basically my company, navtrak helped a company recover a stolen vehicle and the story is amazing... here's how it begins... "Jorge Vazquez of Houston's Latin Specialties did his research and knew that a GPS vehicle tracking system would make his specialty food service business more productive. However, he never thought he would need to use the service to stop the theft of one of his trucks, in the middle of a delivery, and in broad daylight." and here is my favorite paragraph... (notice where he talks about our customer service....) "On April 28th, one of our trucks was stolen while making a delivery in a supermarket," reports Mr. Vazquez. "Thanks to the Navtrak GPS system and the prompt help of their customer service department, we were able to track the truck down and relay its real-time position to the Houston Police department. The thief was apprehended, our vehicle recovered (upwards of $100,000 in cost) and our cargo salvaged (another $15-20,000 in cost) - all within an hour of it being stolen. The most rewarding thing, however, was the feeling of being able to fight back and not just be another defenseless 'victim'." read more

Navtrak in the news

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 06:52:00 -0600

My company, Navtrak has published a free downloadable checklist entitled "What to look for in a GPS-based Fleet Management System". From the article:


The checklist covers 5 areas, and provides detailed questions to ask a prospective vendor, including:
1.   Company credentials
2.   Purchasing & billing processes
3.   Hardware installation & servicing
4.   Software features
5.   Customer support & service after the sale

You can signup to download the checklist here, or view the Press release here.

5 Ways to a Greener Fleet Using Navtrak GPS Tracking

Sun, 18 Nov 2007 19:17:00 -0600

My company Navtrak, a GPS tracking company in Salisbury Maryland has published a new article informing fleet owners how to save a lot of money and creating a Greener Fleet. here is a link to the article "Navtrak Publishes Free Article: 5 Ways to a Greener Fleet Using GPS Tracking"

Navtrak: Mobile Field Service Solutions Improve Overall Service Profitability By 27%

Mon, 29 Oct 2007 04:24:00 -0600

Thats right! Navtrak helps companies in more ways than one!


Among service organizations recently surveyed by the Aberdeen Group, a Harte-Hanks Company (NYSE: HHS), companies that have implemented leading practices like automation and mobile field service solutions have improved service level agreement compliance 23% and overall service profitability 27%.

Read the full press release here for more details.

Navtrak Enters Into Partnership With InfoLogix, Inc.

Fri, 03 Aug 2007 05:53:00 -0600

So my company, Navtrak is in the news again and here is the link... Seems like we are starting to make some noise in the world of wireless and GPS and have now entered into a partnership with Infologix. Here's the story: Navtrak Enters Into Partnership With InfoLogix, Inc.

Bluetooth GPS and Navigation for Motorola Q

Fri, 28 Jul 2006 09:07:00 -0600

Link for me to remember where this cool little tool is for the Q. http://www.alk.com/store/whats_included.asp?sku=MOTO6-NA-1GB-BT