Talking 2020 truck telematics trends and solutions to leverage in 2021
The ELD mandate that went into full effect in December of 2019, while a thorn in some fleets’ sides, was timed fortuitously. When the pandemic hit the U.S. in March, essential fleets ran trucks longer and harder than ever to deliver goods to where they were needed most, and those fleets had more insight into
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
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
Watch: As trailer telematics evolves, so should your fleet
There was a time when trailer telematics was basically a service that offered you a pinpoint on a map, saying “there’s your trailer!” But today, many trailer telematics services have evolved far beyond that. The fact is that fleet managers can no longer ignore telematics for their operation’s trailers. Click here to watch more of
DPL Telematics launches AssetView Max Tracking System
DPL Telematics has released the AssetView Max Tracking System for wireless monitoring and remote tracking of any powered or unpowered asset. The portable GPS unit is completely self-contained and may be hidden on any asset, installing in seconds, the company says. The AssetView Max allows owners to remotely monitor any asset accurately from an internet-based
Ford expands telematics offerings to add options for electric vehicles
With the announcement of the E-Transit all-electric cargo van, Ford has also expanded telematics offerings specifically aimed at electric vehicles. The company announced that new fleet-wide energy monitoring and vehicle management tools from Ford Commercial Solutions will be available to E-Transit customers when the vehicle becomes available next fall. With the new electric vehicle tools,
Three ways telematics can reduce truck fleet maintenance costs
There are a few variables to look at when calculating the total cost of ownership (TCO) of your vehicles, including acquisition cost, operating costs, depreciation and more. However, the one variable that carries some of the largest cost is maintenance. Maintenance cost will increase during a vehicle’s lifetime, ultimately affecting lifetime costs of ownership. According
What happens when you ask your telematics platform a question and it gives you an answer?
Using truck telematics to improve your fleet operations always begins with a question. The continuing challenge of technology is to make finding the data you need to answer that question approachable. During a telematics demo with Teletrac Navman, the telematics service provider showed off its natural language search function. What does that mean? It means
How to use real-time truck telematics
There is a lot you can do with truck telematics, but what should you do? The problem is that the answer to that question is specific to every fleet. Maybe you need to focus on improving your fuel economy. Maybe you need to improve driver safety. Maybe you need to keep an eye on your
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
