Lytx adds new capabilities to Vision Platform
Lytx Inc. has released reusable user interface (UI) components to help technology partners reduce time to market and accelerate digital transformation by integrating pre-made UI components into their offerings. Lytx is creating a library of reusable UI components for its open application programming interface (API) functionalities along with step-by-step guides for integration. The components are reusable
Platform Science expands leadership team
Platform Science has recently announced leadership additions to its executive management team. Greg Ivancich has joined the company as Chief Financial Officer and Gerald Choung as Chief Revenue Officer. Ivancich joins Platform Science from Saban Capital Group, a private investment firm where he served as CFO. Ivancich’s experience prior to Saban Capital includes Logistics Real Estate investments, most recently
Top takeaways from the Volvo Trucks Electromobility Summit
At the Volvo Trucks Customer Center in Dublin, Va., Volvo Trucks North America hosted customers, dealers and trucking media to dive into the nitty gritty of electric truck acquisition and operation–going beyond the VNR Electric truck itself to also discuss financial support and services, infrastructure development and more. Here’s what we’ve learned during our day
Eight ways to increase fuel efficiency across your fleet
How much are you paying for fuel these days? If you’re a fleet manager or business owner, the answer is probably too much. The price of fuel continues to trend up compared to this week a year ago – just one of many challenges facing fleet managers. Fortunately, fleet managers have many ways to put
Smart trailers: Why they’re worth it
Fleet managers have a truck ton of data coming at them, and with the evolving smart trailer landscape, there’s even more on the horizon. Trailer components like embedded tire sensors, ABS sensors and cargo sensors (to name a few) can provide fleets with actionable analytics to make smarter decisions. Of course, this means investing both
How sustainability data can help fleets optimize costs when times are tight
Three things are certain when it comes to a recession: There will always be another Now is the best time to prepare for the next downturn Investing in sustainability data and strategies are the best ways to protect your bottom line during one Fleet operators who implement sustainability strategies can use timely, accurate forecasts to
Grote Industries introduces new smart trailer system
Grote Industries announced the development of the 4SEE smart trailer system, a combination of hardware and software that will enable truck fleets to have much more access to data related to their operations and help improve safety on the roadways. Grote Industries’ 4SEE technology works by connecting the harness, nose box and multiple sensors, creating
Saving time with real-time technician assistance
When you really need to get things done, the most irritating thing is having to sit and wait for a solution that may never come. When it comes to your trucks, waiting around isn’t always an option. Through the use of a remote assistance service, real-time results are more attainable and help you achieve minimal
Why tracking truck maintenance data matters
Tracking maintenance data is crucial in managing the health of your fleet. Maintenance data offers a wealth of information on assets and can reduce downtime and unnecessary expenses. Tracking maintenance data for your fleet is beneficial in several ways, such as determining points of failure in preventive maintenance (PM) schedules, reducing repairs by becoming more
Geotab surpasses 3M subscribers, demand for transportation data intelligence soars
Geotab recently announced that it has surpassed 3 million subscribers across the globe, demonstrating the continued high demand for data intelligence that is supporting the rapid transformation of the industry, including fuel and operating efficiency, safety, sustainability and predictability. For Geotab, which recently marked its 22-year anniversary, surpassing 3 million connected vehicles is indicative of
Going beyond truck data to improve operations
Helping companies make the pivotal leap from traditional pen and paper management to dashboards and real time data has been a main objective for Samsara. What was once completed through the utilization of fax machines and stacks of documents can now be done almost instantaneously thanks to the telematics platforms that drive the heavy-duty industry.
The real-time impact of A.I.-powered in-cab cameras
In the world around us, cameras are ubiquitous. Security cameras, phone cameras, laptop cameras. There’s a camera pointed at me right now. And they’re finding their way into truck cabs. More and more fleets are spec’ing in-cab cameras that provide visibility into on-road situations that can help protect the driver. That means lots of video