Daimler Trucks invests in Zonar Systems
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) and Zonar Systems Inc. announced that DTNA has become a minority investor in Zonar. This investment aims to help DTNA and Zonar better integrate Daimler’s trucks with Zonar’s telematics and connectivity services. Zonar will continue to operate independently of DTNA, with Martin Daum, chief executive officer of DTNA, becoming a member
Mitchell 1, Zonar Systems partner for repair solution
The partnership combines Mitchell 1’s Repair-Connect web services with Zonar’s Ground Traffic Control software to offer Zonar Rx, which can communicate trouble codes from an engine ECM, in addition to provide the essential service information required to diagnose and repair the problem.
Zonar, DTNA provide Virtual Technician remote diagnostic systems
Model year 2012 Freightliner vehicles equipped with Detroit Diesel engines will now offer DTNA’s Virtual Technician, the industry’s first real-time remote diagnostic system, as standard equipment. Developed for DTNA by Zonar, the Virtual Technician transmits real-time engine diagnostics with vehicle performance indicators to the Detroit Diesel Customer Support Center, which then proactively communicates with fleets and vehicle owners regarding potential performance issues and service scheduling.
Zonar appoints president, chief executive officer
Prior to Zonar, Gould led the North American technology consulting organization for Oracle.
Zonar Logs receives third party certification to comply with Canadian ELD mandate
Zonar has announced that its Electronic Logging Device (ELD) solution, Zonar Logs, received third party certification from Transport Canada’s accreditation body, COMDriver, for use by Canadian fleets and federally regulated carriers crossing the U.S. and Canada border. For fleets that travel across the U.S.-Canada border, full enforcement of the Canadian ELD mandate begins on January 1, 2023. In addition to
Zonar announces construction aggregate asset productivity solution
Zonar has announced the availability of Zonar SightIQ, a real-time analytics solution for construction aggregate operations. The asset productivity and health solution increases the efficiency and cycle times in pits and quarries by delivering a real-time, consolidated view of – and insights into – an operation’s equipment, machines and vehicles regardless of make, model, year, manufacturer
Detroit Connect platform integrates with third party providers, including Zonar
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) announced that third party telematics service providers can now be integrated into the Detroit Connect platform. The Detroit Connect platform, exclusive to the Freightliner new Cascadia, is the OEM’s suite of connected vehicle services. According to DTNA, Detroit Connect was designed to allow the services of third party providers to
Zonar launches its video coaching solution
Zonar announced Zonar Coach, a video-based coaching solution that leverages G-sensor based event detection and automatic video capturing technology. Coach is an advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) that identifies proper and risky driving behavior and provides instruction to drivers in real time to help prevent accidents, improve driver efficiency and maintain compliant vehicle operation, the
A conversation with new Zonar CEO Ian McKerlich
Last year was a big one for Zonar. In October, Continental purchased a majority stake in the fleet management technology provider. Then in December, the company announced Ian McKerlich as the new chief executive officer as a part of a planned leadership transition. Fleet Equipment Editor Jason Morgan caught up with McKerlich to find out
Continental invests a majority stake in Zonar
Continental has announced that it has acquired a majority stake in fleet management technology provider Zonar. The contract has been signed but remains subject to final approval of the U.S. Federal Trade Commission and U.S. Department of Justice. Zonar, headquartered in Seattle, Wash., employs a staff of more than 300. With the investment in Zonar by Continental, the
