Vehicle Tracking Solutions Franchise News

GPS Technology Franchise Company Posts 260.2 Percent Growth and $6.5 Million in Revenue over a Three-Year Period August 29, 2008 // Franchising.com // Inc 5000 Deer Park, NY – Vehicle Tracking Solutions (VTS), a New York based fleet management provider, announced today that it has been honored in the Inc. 5000 as one of the fastest growing companies in the country. VTS was named No. 1454 on the list overall and No. 19 on the list of the Top 100 Transportation Companies after posting 260.2 percent growth and $6.5 million in revenue over the examined three-year period.

"Making the Inc. 5000 is a great honor and a huge step for Vehicle Tracking Solutions," commented John M. Cunningham Jr., President of Vehicle Tracking Solutions...

43rd Annual Convention to be Held September 17-21 in Ottawa, Canada

August 05, 2008 // Franchising.com // DEER PARK, NY - Ed Teixeira, Chief Operating Officer of Vehicle Tracking Solutions (VTS), will conduct a workshop at the 43rd Annual Convention of the National Precast Association (NCPA) in Ottawa, Canada on September 20.

Mr. Teixeira's presentation entitled "Combating Rising Fuel Costs by Maximizing Your Delivery Efficiency" will demonstrate the benefits of GPS fleet tracking in the precast industry. The workshop will be aimed at teaching how today's technology provides ways for controlling delivery costs- from saving fuel to routing it efficiently- in order to save money and maximize profits.

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Olde South Enterprises Brings VTS to Raleigh Metro Region

July 11, 2008 // Franchising.com // DEER PARK, NY — Vehicle Tracking Solutions (VTS), a leading provider of automatic vehicle location (AVL) and fleet monitoring solutions, today announced the opening of a new franchise location in Raleigh, NC. The new franchise allows VTS to expand its ability to serve the ever-growing needs of AVL and fleet customers along the East coast and in the South.

Owned by Olde South Enterprises, LLC, operated by the husband-and-wife team of Margo and Brent Sweitzer, Vehicle Tracking Systems Raleigh provides complete VTS sales, installation and service solutions to clients in the metro Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill areas, including Wake, Chatham, Orange, Johnson, Franklin and Durham counties...

Midwestern Locale to Serve as Launch Pad for Long-term Strategic Expansion

July 01, 2008 // Franchising.com // DEER PARK, NY — Vehicle Tracking Solutions (VTS), a leading provider of automatic vehicle location and fleet monitoring solutions, today announced the opening of its new Dallas/Ft. Worth corporate office that will enable the company to better serve the needs of the fast-growing Midwestern market. Industry expert Quin Waddell has been named VP of Sales for the Western Region and will lead the new office.

"With fuel prices on the rise, more and more companies are coming to realize the potential savings that can result from monitoring their fleet to better manage fuel consumption and labor costs, boost productivity and improve operational efficiency," said John M...

April 01, 2008 // Franchising.com // - Vehicle Tracking Solutions (VTS), a Long Island-based GPS fleet management company, is pleased to announce that Suffolk County Water Authority, the largest public water company in Suffolk County, New York, is now utilizing their services.

SCWA is headquartered in Oakdale, NY and serves over 1 million people throughout the county. They decided to implement a GPS tracking system in order to increase efficiency, improve customer service and reduce costs.

After examining the GPS systems being used by the Towns of Islip, Babylon and Huntington, SCWA decided VTS' system was most compatible with their needs. Their decision was based on product features, user-friendliness, cost and customer service...

March 24, 2008 // Franchising.com // - DEER PARK, NY – Vehicle Tracking Solutions (VTS), a New York based fleet management provider, has announced the signing of its first franchisee Mark Repella of Austin, Texas. Mark will develop the VTS brand in the Austin and San Antonio markets.

"After looking at many different business opportunities and franchise offerings, I decided to go with VTS," Mark Repella explained. "They have a great product and their commitment to their customers is second to none."

Prior to joining Vehicle Tracking Solutions, Mark Repella owned and operated two auto repair companies. His eleven years of experience in business ownership, in addition to his background in sales and management, make him an outstanding addition to the VTS network...

March 20, 2008 // Franchising.com // - DEER PARK, NY – As the cost of crude oil exceeds $100 per barrel, gasoline prices continue to rise. According to AAA (www.aaa.com), the average price of gasoline is at a national average of $3.28 per gallon. Analysts expect these prices to rise with the arrival of warm weather to above $3.50 per gallon. As fuel costs rise to record levels, more and more businesses look to GPS fleet tracking to moderate these costs.

According to a recent study by the Aberdeen Group, the implementation of a GPS system provides an average 13.2% reduction in fuel costs. The same study found that nearly one-third of service companies are using GPS-based location data to improve service response times, workforce utilization, and service profitability...

Fleet dispatchers can now view vehicle location within Odyssey™ dispatching software

March 17, 2008 // Franchising.com // DEER PARK, NY –Vehicle Tracking Solutions (VTS) and Ground Travel Technology Team, (GT3) today announced that they will work together to provide GT3 customers with a GPS tracking solution. VTS' GPS location services will be integrated with GT3's existing Odyssey™ executive car service reservation system.

With the new GPS Tracker Module, Odyssey™ customers will be able to track the location of their cars in their Odyssey™ system, provide customers with real time vehicle location information, and store vehicle location history in the ride history.

"Vehicle Tracking Solutions is a leader in the vehicle tracking industry, as evidenced by their 9,700 installations to date," stated Bill Gemmell, CEO of GT3...

March 11, 2008 // Franchising.com // - DEER PARK, NY – Vehicle Tracking Solutions (VTS) will be exhibiting at the International LCT Show at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas on March 17-19, 2008. The exhibit will be in conjunction with GT3, a leading provider of automation for the ground transportation industry. Both companies will be located at Booth 82.

The LCT Show is the longest-running limousine show and features 160,000 square feet of exhibits this year. Activities for the show include training courses, seminars, and networking events. Entrance to the exhibit hall is free on Wednesday March 19. Those interested in attending the show should visit www.LCTshow.com.

About Vehicle Tracking Solutions:Vehicle Tracking Solutions is a Long Island based company, and is a leading provider of Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) devices and fleet management solutions...

New site is easier to use, and provides useful information for business owners interested in implementing GPS fleet tracking. Franchise opportunities are clearly outlined in new "VTS Franchise" section.

February 29, 2008 // Franchising.com // DEER PARK, NY - Vehicle Tracking Solutions (VTS), a Long Island based fleet management provider, recently launched their new website, www.vtsn.com. The new site was created with the end-user in mind, as the interface is easier to use and provides more information than the previous VTS website.

Business owners searching for a fleet management provider will find that the VTS site provides plenty of information which will help them make a decision. With diagrams showing how GPS tracking works, company news and upcoming events, testimonials from existing customers, and information about VTS products, potential customers will not have to look far for what they need...

February 26, 2008 // Franchising.com // DEER PARK, NY - Vehicle Tracking Solutions (www.vtsn.com), a Long Island based GPS fleet management provider, today announced the addition of a government contract service component to its existing company operation.

The newly formed division will focus its efforts on identifying, contacting and submitting proposals to various local, county and state agencies that operate vehicle fleets. Since the inception of the Government Contract Division, VTS has acquired contracts with several government agencies.

"As the vehicle tracking industry continues to grow, we recognize the significant benefits available to the public sector through the application of fleet tracking solutions," stated John M...

Becomes first company to franchise in the AVL industry

Deer Park, NY, October 23, 2007 --(PR.com)-- Vehicle Tracking Solutions (www.vtsn.com) has become the first company in the Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) industry to offer franchising opportunities. The objective of franchising Vehicle Tracking Solutions is to provide an opportunity for qualified individuals and companies to be a part of the dynamic growth of the AVL industry under the VTS brand.

VTS franchisees' exclusive territory rights allow them to earn money on each sale, plus five years of residual monthly income. They will be provided with a laptop, client relationship software, marketing tools, demonstration hardware and complete training by VTS direct sales professionals...