RMJ Technologies’ Predictive Coach software added to Geotab marketplace
RMJ Technologies has announced the availability of its Predictive Coach software on the Geotab marketplace. Predictive Coach, according to the company, provides a customizable and 100% automated fleet driver training system. Using Geotab’s advanced telematics data, Predictive Coach automatically delivers comprehensive training based on driver behavior that can be completed via a laptop, tablet, or
What fleet managers need to know about in-cab video monitoring
According to the FMCSA’s latest available figures, in 2013 there were 389,000 large truck and bus crashes in the U.S., and 3,806 of these resulted in at least one fatality. The estimated total cost of these crashes: $103 billion. Clearly, there is more that fleets can be doing to ensure the safety of drivers and
Mitchell 1 marks 10th anniversary of online truck diagnostic service
Mitchell 1, a provider of repair information solutions, is marking the 10th anniversary of its online diagnostic and repair information software for commercial trucks. Over the 10 years since releasing the Tractor-Trailer.net software for Class 7-8 trucks, the company has expanded its offerings beyond repair information, to also cover diagnostic trouble code procedures and mechanical
Quality Companies, Gauge Telematics announce partnership
Quality Companies and Gauge Telematics have announced a partnership, which the companies say will expand Quality Companies’ offerings by harnessing Gauge’s fleet management products and services. Gauge’s products include vehicle-based telematics and a software-as-a-service (SaaS)-based asset management platform. Gauge and Quality Companies will soon be announcing the release of a suite of products, including an
Boyle Transportation: Improving safety and efficiency
“Safety is behind every decision we make at Boyle Transportation,” says Ben Curtis, Boyle’s fleet manager. “From our vehicles to our professional drivers and in our maintenance operation, we have a safety-first philosophy.” Headquartered in Billerica, Mass., Boyle Transportation transports security-sensitive cargo across the U.S. and Canada with a fleet of 65 tractors and 165
Using data to maximize telematics benefits
Seventy million dollars in annual savings—that’s what the U.S. Postal Service could achieve if it implements telematics across its entire fleet of roughly 215,000 vehicles, according to the USPS Office of Inspector General’s 2015 report, “The Internet of Postal Things.” The report’s title is a play on the Internet of Things (IoT), a sprawling category
Using technology to avoid downtime
Avoiding downtime is crucial to fleet productivity. Unexpected downtime can be related to recurring or unresolved maintenance issues or a surprise CSA citation. Either way, these issues can resolved by increased preventative maintenance or using predictive maintenance to determine when a problem is likely to occur. More and more fleets are making use of technology
Why aren’t you using your truck’s data to improve fuel economy?
It’s no secret that your trucks are streaming data from their on-board computers every second that they are on the road. Everything from the time spent in top gear to the time spent in cruise control is spilling off your truck, leaving a breadcrumb trail of insight that can lead your fleet to improved fuel
Optimize routes, save money
So, you run a logistics and distribution fleet and are juggling the rising cost of fuel and equipment—and equipment utilization—as well as a variety of other issues that have left you trying to figure out the best way to optimize your resources. You are not alone. These days most major carriers are focusing on becoming
November’s five truck trend takeaways
We know it’s not easy to keep up with everything that happens in the world of trucking. So here are the biggest stories from November focused on the latest truck trends, all in one place.
