Omnitracs expands Roadnet Anywhere platform
Omnitracs LLC has announced the availability of Omnitracs Roadnet Anywhere v3.9, the newest iteration of the platform designed to bring added functionality to its users, giving them more power than ever when routing fleets. With the new enhancements, the Roadnet Anywhere platform provides an even more holistic view of fleets, consolidating views of routing, dispatching, proof of
Easing ELD concerns
While the implementation of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s electronic logging device (ELD) rules will usher in significant changes for our industry, there are many potential benefits. Despite the startup costs and learning curves, fleets may be poised to see significant improvements. “As fleets adopt various solutions, one of the biggest areas of concern
Omnitracs launches Intelligent Vehicle Gateway
Omnitracs LLC has introduced the Intelligent Vehicle Gateway (IVG), a new technology in vehicle telematics which features a larger display, superior wireless connectivity, and hands-free voice commands compared to past telematics offerings. According to the company, the IVG, pictured above, represents the newest evolution of their product offerings. Features of the IVG include multichannel Bluetooth and Wi-Fi hot spot
Omnitracs expands Driver Workflow 2.0 availability
Omnitracs LLC has announced that its Driver Workflow 2.0 application is now available on the Mobile Computing Platform 50 (MCP50). Driver Workflow 2.0 features major application suite integration enabling direct access and data sharing to other in-cab applications through a single, centralized driver workspace view, which consolidates all load assignments, trip information, tasks, and forms to
Unpacking the requirements of the ELD Final Rule
Christmas came early for the trucking industry when the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) gift-wrapped the Electronic Logging Device (ELD) Final Rule and placed it under the tree on Dec. 10, 2015. Fleet Equipment ripped open the regulation package and talked with truck technology experts who are on the ELD front lines. So let’s get
Omnitracs partners with Drivewyze
Omnitracs, LLC, has announced a new partnership with Drivewyze Inc., which will equip Omnitracs mobile computing platforms with Drivewyze PreClear Weigh Station Bypass services. Through the integration of the Drivewyze PreClear bypass solution, commercial truck drivers are able to bypass weigh stations up to 98% of the time depending on the operators’ safety scores. “By providing the Drivewyze
Data demystified: The continuing evolution of truck telematics
It marches ever onward, growing, adapting, evolving. The rapid progress of today’s technology is like a force of nature. Yet, for all its growing complexity, it becomes more approachable and more applicable. That was the big takeaway from the American Trucking Associations’ (ATA) Management Conference and Exhibition (MC&E) held last month in Philadelphia. Data-driven technology
Omnitracs Analytics launches accident severity model
Omnitracs LLC has announced the introduction of its Accident Severity Model to take the data collected via compliance-centric hours of service (HOS) applications and use it to proactively manage risk. Designed for any fleet using an electronic HOS management system, regardless of size, Omnitracs’ Accident Severity Model identifies the highest risk drivers who are most likely
Watch: Truck equipment technology update: Take a tour of the ATA MC&E trade show floor
Fleet Equipment is giving you an all-access pass to the American Trucking Associations Management Conference & Exhibition trade show floor. There was plenty of new technology to see and news from truck manufacturers and technology suppliers. In the video above, we’ll talk with some of the top industry minds to get a handle on today’s truck
Omnitracs unveils data-driven navigation solution
Omnitracs, LLC, has announced the addition of Omnitracs Navigation to its growing portfolio of solutions. Omnitracs is a provider of fleet management, routing and predictive analytics solutions, and their new Omnitracs Navigation solution uses “Big Data” collected from more than 250,000 customers contributing over four billion data points. Omnitracs lists the features and capabilities of Omnitacs Navigation
Logging in: The ins and outs of the ELD mandate
The long-awaited final rule on Electronic Logging Devices (ELD) is expected to be published by the end of October. The rule has been undergoing review by the White House’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB) since late July. Approval from the OMB is the last step before a final ELD rule can be published. We
XRS announces solutions integration with TMW Systems
XRS Corp., a subsidiary of Omnitracs LLC and provider of mobile trucking intelligence solutions, has announced integrations with Innovative IES and Appian DirectRoute transportation management software, both from TMW Systems. The newly integrated solutions are in addition to existing XRS integrations with TruckMate and TMWSuite software, also from TMW, and deliver enhanced operational visibility to fleets