SmartDrive introduces SmartSense suite of driver-assist sensors
SmartDrive Systems introduced SmartSense, a new line of intelligent driver-assist sensors designed to identify the most dangerous driving risks and intervene with drivers before a catastrophic event occurs. By combining sensors with engine computer data, telematics, accelerometer and SmartDrive analytic data, the company has developed “smart sensors” that deliver new levels of accurate risk identification.
Noregon updates JPRO Professional
Noregon has updated JPRO Professional, its in-shop diagnostic and repair software. The update provides expanded coverage for newer vehicles and increased bi-directional controls. “We use a combination of market research and customer feedback to pinpoint which features to add to our products,” said Dave Covington, Noregon’s chief technology officer. “For this particular release, we discovered a
Omnitracs, Samsung pair up on ELD solution
Omnitracs, LLC announced a partnership with Samsung Electronics America, Inc. to help the transportation industry address the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Electronic Logging Device (ELD) Mandate. The partnership drives the creation of a fully integrated joint solution, combining Samsung mobile devices (smartphones and tablets) and security solutions with Omnitracs’ XRS fleet management software
Chevin introduces new interface for FleetWave
Chevin Fleet Solutions has launched the first phase of its new user interface development for its FleetWave software. Features of the new interface, according to the company, include: A new log-in system that is fully compatible with any desktop, laptop, tablet or smartphone; The ability to white label screens with logos and background images for custom
Omnitracs strengthens partnership with C.H. Robinson
Omnitracs announced that C.H. Robinson, a third-party logistics (3PL) and supply chain management provider, is committed to long-term use of the Omnitracs Virtual Load View (VLV) application to provide continued visibility into load tracking. Since January 2017, C.H. Robinson has continuously increased the number of loads tracked through Virtual Load View. VLV obtains position data
Geotab Cloud ELD registered with FMCSA
Geotab Cloud ELD, the electronic logging device offering from Geotab, is now registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) in advance of the ELD Mandate, which goes into effect on Dec. 18. The Geotab Cloud ELD platform connects the Geotab GO telematics device with a mobile device running the Geotab Drive app (available
Noregon and Teletrac Navman announce integration on fleet maintenance software
Teletrac Navman and Noregon have announced a new integration combining the fleet management capabilities of Teletrac Navman Director and the vehicle health and safety diagnostics of Noregon TripVision, which the companies say will provide carriers with a holistic view of vehicle fitness in real time. TripVision analyzes the operational data aggregated through Director’s platform to
PeopleNet debuts Noregon-powered Fault Intelligence
PeopleNet introduced Fault Intelligence, powered by Noregon, as part of the PeopleNet ConnectedFleet platform. According to the companies, Fault Intelligence gives insight into the health of vehicles within a fleet, regardless of make or model, with the solution building on Noregon’s expertise in vehicle data and telematics technologies and PeopleNet’s core competency in mobility and analytics.
Telogis to offer connected commercial vehicle solutions through the Ford Sync Connect platform
Telogis announced that Ford commercial customers will be able to use Ford Sync Connect to access the services of the Telogis Mobile Resource Management (MRM) software platform. The Telogis platform provides vehicle location, driver behavior, navigation, route planning and optimization, and compliance solutions for companies with fleets and mobile workers. Customers who order the 2018
Gorilla Safety offers AOBRD to help small fleets transition to ELD mandate
Gorilla Safety has announced that it will offer its AOBRD for $10 per month, including hardware, to help small fleets and owner-operators transition to the upcoming ELD Mandate, which goes into effect on Dec. 18. AOBRD is the ELD’s predecessor in terms of technology, and the FMCSA does allow drivers to use an AOBRD for
Gorilla Safety, 3rd Eye announce ELD partnership
3rd Eye and Gorilla Safety have entered into an agreement to provide 3rd Eye an Electronic Logging Device (ELD) solution that integrates into 3rd Eye’s fleet management platform. The announcement of the co-developed ELD comes in advance of the FMCSA’s ELD Mandate, which takes effect on Dec. 18. “We recognize the importance of ELDs to
Lytx introduces cloud-based video services
Lytx has introduced Lytx Video Services, a cloud-based combination of an event recorder, video cameras and software that the company says can help eliminate fleet and operations blind spots. It is available as an integrated service enhancement to the company’s DriveCam safety program, which helps organizations pinpoint and extract risk from their fleet. The company says
