Telogis upgrades WorkPlan suite to include HOS
Telogis has made upgrades to its Telogis WorkPlan suite of mobile applications that manage a commercial driver’s day including their federally mandated hours of service (HOS). Through WorkPlan’s HOS module, drivers are now capable of selecting the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) 150-air-mile non-CDL short-haul exemption upon login, which automatically switches a driver from
When truck telematics are not enough
The transportation industry has long known the benefits of telematics—the technology and process of capturing and transmitting fleet data to help drive business decisions. Fleet management systems have leveraged this data to improve visibility into vehicle location and operations. However, current methods rely heavily on human interpretation of data. While this does not present a
Navistar launches OnCommand Connection telematics solution
Navistar’s integrated OnCommand Connection Telematics solution, announced in March, is now available for purchase. The OnCommand Connection Telematics solution includes hardware and applications in support of all makes and all models of Class 6 through 8 vehicles that are equipped with J1939 or J1708 diagnostic port. OnCommand Connection Telematics and Advanced Remote Diagnostics are also integrated with
Paragon Software Systems adds fuel usage enhancement to its software
Paragon Software Systems, Inc. has launched a fuel usage enhancement to its routing and scheduling software. This update to Paragon’s Route Execution module means fuel data can be taken directly from an approved, CANbus-integrated vehicle tracking system and analyzed against predicted consumption figures, calculated during the planning process, to identify where route planning can be
Blue Ink Technology offers FMCSA-registered ELD
Blue Ink Technology (BIT) is offering a simplified, FMCSA-registered ELD that will allow drivers to be compliant with the ELD mandate without including any more features than what the driver and fleet need. “We try to make it as user-friendly an experience as possible,” said Chris Riegel, chief technology officer at Blue Ink Technology. “Research shows that
Omnitracs launches Roadnet Anywhere v4.5
Omnitracs LLC has released Roadnet Anywhere v4.5, a software update that incorporates advanced vehicle overview features, allowing managers to view the status of their entire fleet while also enhancing workflow configurations on the ground, according to the company. Among the features of the update is Fleet Overview, a brand-new feature that allows managers to track
TMW Reveal Series platform now available for Appian FinalMile users
TMW Systems’ Reveal Series cloud-based business intelligence and data analytics platform is now available as an add-on for users of the company’s Appian FinalMile solutions, which include DirectRoute routing and scheduling optimization software as well as DRTrack fleet tracking and reporting. According to TMW, the optional Reveal Series enables users to leverage the power of
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
Gorilla Safety introduces on-board diagnostic integration for ELD
Gorilla Safety has announced on-board diagnostic (OBDII) integration with its self-certified Electronic Logging Device (ELD), making Gorilla Safety’s device compatible with light- and medium-duty vehicles. OBD systems are in most cars and light trucks on the road today. Through the years, they have become more sophisticated. OBDII, a new standard introduced in the mid-1990s, provides almost
CalAmp enhances CrashBoxx vehicle risk management system
CalAmp has announced the availability of new capabilities for its CrashBoxx vehicle risk management system. CalAmp says that these new enhancements will help fleet managers address unreported crashes, provide timely assistance to drivers involved in a crash and evolve policies to protect the well-being of drivers and minimize company liability. The two new CrashBoxx service options,
What’s tracking your warranty?
Fleet maintenance software. What was the first thing to come to mind after reading that phrase? Improved maintenance processes? Inventory management? Repair order generation and reporting? Those are all staples of the software, but there’s one major component which might not immediately spring to mind but can pay dividends: warranty tracking and recovery. “When most fleets
Old truck, new telematics tricks
Truck technology is moving faster than ever—too fast, in many cases, for owners of older trucks. If your truck is more than a few years old, you have likely missed out on multiple generations of software, telematics and uptime services—and won’t be able to access future versions either. A Fleet Advantage survey released earlier this
