Trimble answers today’s top video telematics questions
Adoption of both outward- and inward-facing cameras for video telematics continues to roll large. As more cameras make their way into more trucks, more questions and use cases arise as fleet managers are given unprecedented visibility into the operation of their trucks. To find out how fleets are leveraging the latest in video telematics and
Samsara releases Fleet Benchmarks Report
Samsara has released the Fleet Benchmarks Report, a new report that the company says leverages Samsara’s dataset to help its fleet customers better understand fleet performance, identify areas for improvement and set informed goals. The company says the Fleet Benchmarks Report can help fleets: Understand key performance metrics with contextualized, actionable data: See how your
Great Dane releases FleetPulseGO for used trailers
Great Dane recently launched FleetPulseGO, a GPS-only solution for pre-owned trailers that uses the FleetPulse trailer telematics platform and complements its FleetPulsePRO integrated smart trailer. The FleetPulseGO 4G LTE device offers fleets the ability to receive tracking and utilization data for their entire trailer fleet in one data stream and access it via a single
Peterbilt GM Jason Skoog talks next-gen 579 truck technology, fuel efficiency
The technology you can’t see in today’s trucks is just as important as the technology you can. The next-gen Peterbilt 579 first impression is striking—from the improved aerodynamic design that offers a 7% fuel efficiency gain over the previous iteration when spec’d with a PACCAR powertrain, according to the OEM, to the 15-in. digital driver
Shell introduces new telematics solution for fleet management
Shell Oil Products U.S. has launched Shell Telematics, a product that Shell says uses the latest tracking technology to turn data into actionable insights that can help fleet owners run their business more efficiently. The company says Shell Telematics integrates fuel card data with data generated by a fleet’s vehicles to provide increased visibility into
Mitchell 1 Manager SE TruckEdition now includes online reports
The latest release of the Mitchell 1 Manager SE TruckEdition truck shop management software adds the capability to access select shop reports from the cloud. This feature allows users to view reports to check shop activity, in-progress status and performance remotely, wherever an internet browser is available to use. Mitchell 1 says its most popular
How to take advantage of truck data integrations
With so many data points streaming off of trucks, integrating that data to minimize your number of dashboards and maximize your data usage is key, but not something you want to do alone. The data integration process starts with talking with all of your equipment and service providers to bring them to the integration table,
Koffie, Samsara partner for fleet safety, insurance
Koffie Labs, a digital insurer, has partnered with Samsara and will offer Samsara’s platform as the exclusive telematics system for its insured motor carriers. Koffie says it will provide affordable, instant and fully digital policies to motor carriers, using Samsara’s connected fleet technology to bring actionable data and insights into underwriting and loss control. Samsara
Trailer telematics and the ‘smart’ trailer evolution
Trailers are in a unique position. No, I don’t mean behind the tractor (hey-O!). I’m talking about the current phase of the trailer telematics evolution. While trailer telematics has mostly revolved around GPS location tracking (and that’s still important), the amount of data that trailer components are generating—from wheel ends and tires to lighting and
Volvo Trucks’ Remote Programming Service touts unlimited parameter updates
With access to all Volvo Trucks parameter updates, customers can now optimize their vehicles’ operations without limitations. Parameter updates can be completed from virtually anywhere, noted Volvo Trucks North America. Customers can select from an extensive collection of individual and bundled vehicle parameter kits to establish controls, such as maximum road speed, cruise speed, idle
Ford Telematics expands into all makes, all models regardless of automaker
During the Work Truck Show 2021, held virtually, Ford announced that Ford Telematics will support all makes and models–regardless of automaker. With this expanded functionality, fleet managers will be able to analyze all of their fleet vehicles in one easy-to-use dashboard, including the ability to improve uptime, monitor performance and plan maintenance services, according to
The biggest cybersecurity threats your fleet faces (and what to do about them)
Fleets are connected. Trucks, fleet managers and drivers are all linked by technology streaming massive amounts of data over the air to your telematics dashboards and diagnostics repair software. With great connectivity comes increased vulnerability. Let’s make no bones about it: Cybersecurity needs to be taken seriously because the biggest weakness is people. Weak passwords,
