Chevin encourages ‘spreadsheet fleets’ to reduce risk through fleet management software
There are a number of businesses that still rely heavily on spreadsheets or paper-based reporting structures to manage their fleets according to fleet management software provider Chevin Fleet Solutions. Chevin states that it often encounters quite large fleets that still use dated processes and systems such as spreadsheets as the primary management tool. The limitations
MiX Telematics launches MiX Now fleet management software for light-duty fleets
MiX Telematics, provider of fleet and mobile asset management solutions, has launched MiX Now, which the company describes as simplified, self-service fleet software that empowers business owners to easily manage their vehicles and drivers. According to the company, MiX Now tells business owners or managers where their vehicles and drivers are, reveals how vehicles are
Volvo and Trimble to collaborate on fleet management services
Volvo Trucks North America has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Trimble Transportation Enterprise (formerly TMW Systems) to develop future transportation management and fleet maintenance products and services. According to the companies, the proposed collaboration leverages Volvo’s on-board connectivity hardware to offer solutions that help fleets run their businesses more effectively, bringing critical
Gorilla Safety launches fleet management technology for the oil and gas industry
Gorilla Safety, provider of a software solution that automates fleet and safety management, has announced the release of its new Oil and Gas Product, catering to specific needs of fleet operations engaged in that industry. This bundled functionality added to Gorilla Safety’s platform fills the gaps for fleets operating in oilfields, according to the company.
Telematics of today – The answer to improved fleet management?
Improving fleet fuel costs, preventing vehicle accidents and increasing the safety of fleet operations requires the right fleet management solution. Where traditional telematics end at data collection, enhanced fleet management solutions extend with actionable improvements.
Verizon Connect introduces Workforce fleet management solution
Verizon Connect has introduced Workforce, a fleet management solution that the company says can help operations and fleet managers plan, monitor, dispatch, capture form data from the field, and communicate with customers. Workforce is available in three plans: Essential, Enhanced and Ultimate, which are designed for customers based on different levels of need. The Workforce
Geotab launches GO8 LTE fleet management device
Geotab announced the launch of its new GO8 LTE fleet management device. Like its predecessor, the GO8 offers advanced GPS technology, G-force monitoring, Geotab IOX expandability, engine and battery health assessments, and in-vehicle audible driver coaching, Geotab said. According to Geotab, the latest GO8 device is designed for fleet management applications and, with the additional
Continental offers VDO RoadLog Office Advanced compliance, fleet management tool
Continental offers the VDO RoadLog Office Advanced online tool for compliance reporting and fleet management. The system is designed to allow fleet managers to automatically send and receive data to and from the VDO RoadLog ELD Plus, whenever there’s a cellular connection. Features described by the company include: Offers near real-time Track & Trace for
Advanced fleet management and proactively addressing maintenance
In a recent conversation with Dan Deppeler, vice president of maintenance for Green Bay, Wis.-based fleet Paper Transport, Inc., he explained why his fleet uses Detroit Connect Virtual Technician for advanced fleet management, including using the information provided to proactively address maintenance. “We look at fault codes and use that information do preventive maintenance,” Deppeler
Continental offers VDO RoadLog Office Solo fleet management tool
Continental offers VDO RoadLog Office Solo, an online tool for fleet management and compliance reporting that provides complete FMCSA compliance with no monthly fees. VDO RoadLog Office Solo provides ELD mandate compliance, automated log auditing, IRP/IFTA calculations and log reporting. Log violations reports can be generated and printed, and mapping shows where and when vehicles
