Zonar adds Samsung Galaxy Tab E tablet to mobile portfolio
Zonar announced that it is adding the Samsung Galaxy Tab E tablet to its mobile portfolio. According to Zonar, commercial fleets who use Zonar’s system on smart devices such as the Tab E receive a managed and secure mobile solution that provides vehicles, operators and fleet managers with critical information such as vehicle health, driver
Zonar ELD completes FMCSA end-to-end testing
Zonar announced that its Electronic Logging Device (ELD), Zonar Logs, successfully completed testing with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to confirm data transfer to an authorized safety official’s laptop. The successful test meets the ELD mandate requirement for drivers to be able to transmit log data electronically while roadside to FMCSA’s ELD monitoring
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
Zonar introduces Zonar Docs image capturing and reporting solution
Zonar introduced Zonar Docs, an image capturing solution designed to reduce the time it takes to deliver paperwork, including invoices, receipts, and more, to dispatch. Zonar Docs works with the Zonar Connect tablet by utilizing real-time mobile technology. Zonar Docs is an automated process and reduces the time it takes paperwork to reach dispatch. 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
Zonar introduces Connect, an ELD-ready tablet
Zonar has introduced Connect, a rugged ELD-ready tablet for fleets which, according to Zonar, delivers management tools for commercial vehicle operations including compliance, safety and efficiency monitoring. According to Zonar, Connect is always connected whether it is docked or undocked representing a significant milestone in smart fleet management. For example, a driver can submit a completed EVIR inspection back to
Zonar announces driver-to-dispatch, forms-based messaging app
Zonar Systems has announced ZForms, a forms-based messaging application that enables fleets to replace paper forms, share route dispatch assignments, gain efficiency and improve communication between dispatchers and drivers. ZForms is available for Zonar Ground Traffic Control and 2020 mobile communications tablet users. ZForms comes equipped with access to a library of commonly used message templates and
Zonar launches ZFuel, Ground Traffic Control performance package
Zonar Systems has announced the general availability of the Ground Traffic Control (GTC) Performance package, including its ZFuel application. GTC Performance is Zonar’s cloud-based fleet management web-application, a driver and truck analysis tool for uncovering areas for improved truck operation and performance. Fleet managers can use ZFuel to identify non-diagnostic issues with trucks as well as areas to coach, motivate
Zonar recommends three steps to ELD mandate compliance
Zonar Systems has announced a roadway to compliance with the final rules of Electronic Logging Device (ELD) mandate from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). This new mandate, drafted with the help of Zonar executives and requires the adoption and use of ELDs by all drivers to complete paper records of duty status within
