How the right driver workflow lets your drivers get to driving
Recording load and route data, checking in with dispatch, logging hours of service (HOS) (the FMCSA Final Rule change just took effect in September) … given the choice, drivers would rather be, well, driving.
Pro driver workflow tips from the telematics pros
Addressing a proper work-life balance, recognition and opportunities for training are important in any industry for keeping employees satisfied, and in trucking, fleet managers have access to unique tools to keep tabs on these employee satisfaction levels. “Fleet management tools can be customized to collect rich data insights that adapt to the needs of the
The future of driver workflow is open wide
When it comes to driver retention, driver workflow technology is just as important for the fleet manager as it is to the driver. As data-gathering opportunities continue to grow, what can we expect to see from these applications in the future? According to Stephen White, senior business development manager, Class 8 market at Geotab, the
Trailer telematics: Where to start and where it’s going
Trailers have been historically low tech, but now many fleets want to take advantage of high-tech telematics capabilities to upgrade these assets to get more from them. Where to start? Is it an all-or-nothing proposition, and can I make telematics work for my fleet without over-burdening the organization? Trailer telematics mean different things to different
PrePass grows Alerts to nearly 2,800 roadway safety notifications in 48 states
PrePass Safety Alliance recently completed work extending the PrePass safety Alerts across all 48 contiguous states. Nearly 2,800 Alerts now appear in the cab on the PrePass Motion weigh station bypass application, the company says. Drivers receive PrePass Alerts as they approach known high-risk areas on the road helping them to stay alert and reduce
How the 3G sunset could impact your trucks’ ELDs
I know, even mentioning ELDs could make your skin crawl. While the transition for some fleets was trying, the digital benefits that come along with it can make the headaches worth it, as long as your technology of choice is in it for the long haul. If you were ahead of the ELD mandate requirement,
Navistar adds new partnerships with telematics, fleet management providers
Navistar International Corp. has announced Gateway Integrations, a collection of software integrations with telematics and fleet management providers. Navistar says Gateway Integrations are designed to reduce fleet costs, simplify data transmission and streamline access to fleet management and compliance solutions by using Navistar’s factory-installed telematics device as a gateway to streamline software solutions without the
Mack LR Electric to begin production in 2021; orders open in Q4
Mack Trucks has announced plans to commercialize the Mack LR Electric, its refuse model equipped with a fully-electric integrated Mack drivetrain. Orders for the Mack LR Electric will open in Q4 of 2020, with deliveries beginning in 2021. Mack says the LR Electric will meet the needs of customers working in an urban setting who
Volvo, Mack enter agreement with Samsara for integrated telematics solution
Volvo Trucks and Mack Trucks have each entered into an agreement with Samsara to investigate providing an all-encompassing, single-source telematics service including compliance services, cameras, trailer sensors, safety, maintenance services and more available via Samsara’s platform. “We look forward to working with Samsara and their unique data systems,” said Conal Deedy, director of customer productivity
Vanguard Truck Centers opens new Texas facility
Mack Trucks and Volvo Trucks North America dealer Vanguard Truck Centers recently opened a new facility in Georgetown, Texas, expanding its sales and service support for the region north of Austin, Texas. The Vanguard facility, the eighth Vanguard Truck Centers location in Texas and the 19th site overall for the group, initially will offer $500,000
