KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- Pilot Travel Centers LLC, a major retail operator of travel centers, and Pilot Corp., an operator of convenience stores primarily in the Knoxville, Tenn., market, have entered into a co-marketing agreement with PROCON Inc. to begin offering a GPS Fleet Tracking/Information system to Pilot fuel card customers.
The program, Pilot Fleet Tracking Services, uses GPS technology that allows fleet operators the immediate ability to monitor and track all of their vehicles from a web-based interface. Users can monitor their vehicles every minute on a PC screen. [image-nocss] They can also get instant alerts by email or text messages when drivers exceed set guidelines and policies such as speed limits, travel outside a geofence or use the vehicles during odd-hours.
The result is increased fleet efficiency, lower fuel bills, fraudulent behavior detection, enhanced dispatching and customer services levels, the companies said. The program also provides convenience because the service fees for the program can be added to the monthly fuel card bill of Pilot customers.
"Our customers look to us to provide technologies which can help them efficiently manage their fleets. This product is a great way to provide them with this opportunityit utilizes the best available GPS technology," said Mark Hazelwood, executive vice president of sales and development for Pilot. "We partnered with PROCON Inc. for three reasons: they provide the best equipment and service coverage in the U.S., they are 100% customer focused and they are a Knoxville based company. PROCON is the leader in providing fleet tracking services."
"We are thrilled to have Pilot Travel Centers as a marketing partner in offering a fleet tracking solution. For us, this is an ideal program which utilizes each company's market and technology strengths," said Brian Boling, CEO of PROCON. "We also feel this is only the beginning of possible offerings from the two companies. Development continues to help Pilot fleet customers gain even more efficiency with other related GPS solutions."
PROCON, headquartered in Knoxville, provides a globally managed, wireless data network.
Pilot Travel Centers LLC, also based in Knoxville, operates 304 travel centers in 40 states and 41 conveniences stores in Tennessee.
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