In-cab truck camera technology that protects the driver
You’d think that at this point we would have talked about everything there is to talk about when it comes to truck video telematics with Trimble’s Vice President of Data Science, Chris Orban, but the last time we caught up, Orban turned the often-cited challenge of driver acceptance of video telematics on its head, referencing
Volvo Trucks, Lytx partner on video telematics
Onboard technology from Lytx is now available on all model-year 2022 or newer Volvo trucks as a factory-installed option. Utilizing machine vision and artificial intelligence technology, the Lytx DriveCam event recorder helps to monitor and evaluate driver performance by accurately identifying behaviors such as failure to wear a seatbelt, following distance and lane departure, the
Webfleet Solutions launches video telematics solution
Webfleet Solutions, a telematics provider and part of Bridgestone, recently launched Webfleet Video. With the technology of Webfleet Solutions and Lytx integrated on one platform, fleet users can access and manage both their vehicles and their in-vehicle cameras from a single interface, the company says. Road facing and optional cabin facing HD dashcam event footage
Verizon Connect names Peter Mitchell general manager
Peter Mitchell has been appointed general manager of Verizon Connect, a part of Verizon Business’ product portfolio. Mitchell expands his role as the company’s chief technology officer, effective today. Mitchell joined Verizon Connect via the acquisition of Fleetmatics, where he served as chief technology officer and co-founder. Subsequently, he was appointed senior vice president and
Velociti opens ‘Technology Innovation Lab’
Velociti Inc. announced that it has opened the Velociti Innovation Lab to help enterprise businesses design a technology plan that will drive business agility and increase revenue. Located alongside Velociti’s Kansas City headquarters, the lab encompasses over 85,000 sq. ft. Velociti says it brings a hardware-agnostic approach and guaranteed service level agreements (SLA). The innovation
Watch: Why isn’t your truck safety data making your fleet safer?
When used in the right way, your trucking data is one of your most valuable and powerful tools. But even if you have great data, your interpretation of that data can blind you from the truth. Click here to watch more of FE’s On the Road video series. Here is a transcript of the video:
Conversations that connect to trucking solutions
Understanding the latest truck technology and how data can be used to better your fleet practices is difficult. Here’s my trick: I talk with a lot of people who know way more about it than I do. Have enough of those conversations and some of that expertise tends to rub off on you. You start
Stemco launches new GateReader SVT
Stemco has announced GateReader SVT as an addition to its current mileage solution product portfolio. GateReader SVT, coupled with the usage of DataTrac SVT, is designed to provide data to fleet managers wirelessly and automatically to improve maintenance practices and increase fleet safety, the company says. With this launch, Stemco is also introducing Stemco Vehicle
Phillips Connect releases ROI analysis tool for smart trailer sensors
Phillips Connect has released ROIAssist, a tool for projecting cost savings and revenue impacts that come with various smart-trailer sensors. The company says that ROIAssist provides realistic and accurate expectations for an investment in smart trailers. “Several times, we’ve had customers that request a sensor made by a specific supplier, but after plugging in their
Donaldson Filter Minder Connect expands to fuel filters, engine oil condition
Donaldson Company, Inc. has released its Filter Minder Connect solution for monitoring fuel filters and engine oil condition on heavy-duty engines. The company says the Filter Minder system components can be installed on equipment in minutes and the solution integrates into existing on-board telematics and fleet management systems. The company says that Filter Minder connect
Here Marketplace adds CustomWeather data
Here Technologies has added CustomWeather to the Here Marketplace, providing software developers access to sets of weather and climate data. The Here platform’s Marketplace offers secure data exchange, essential location data and technology and an ecosystem of partners, the company says. With CustomWeather data, the company says multiple industries can develop business-enhancing solutions on the
Geotab for Small Business program launched
Geotab is launching Geotab for Small Business, a new offering specifically designed to support small businesses who may own and operate only a few vehicles. With Geotab for Small Business, small business owners will receive access to Geotab’s telematics platform as well as direct support services. The company says Geotab for Small Business is designed
