Trimble enhances, adds new integration to TMT Solutions for transportation
Trimble has announced new enhancements for its TMT Service Center and TMT Fleet Maintenance solutions, as well as a new integration with KeepTruckin’s mobile communications tool. “As the COVID-19 pandemic has shown, maximizing asset uptime is a critical component to keeping the supply chain moving,” said Renaldo Adler, industry principal for asset maintenance with Trimble
Teletrac Navman launches A.I.-based predictive telematics platform
Teletrac Navman has released the TN360, which the company says delivers telematics functionalities in real time to provide businesses with predictive and actionable insights. TN360, the company says, uses a scalable cloud ecosystem that connects data from sensors, cameras, mobile and third-party applications in real time and translates raw signals into context. A.I.-enabled cameras can
Trimble adds new capabilities to Transportation Management Systems portfolio
During its 2020 virtual in.sight user conference and expo, Trimble announced new integrations and enhancements for its portfolio of Transportation Management System (TMS) solutions. Available for TMW.Suite, TruckMate and Innovative IES users, these features are designed to create efficiencies and streamline operations for carriers, brokers and third-party logistics (3PL) providers. Enhancements that span multiple Trimble
Trimble highlights supply chain collaboration at in.sight user conference + expo
Trimble provided its vision for the future of supply chain collaboration during the opening session of its annual in.sight user conference + expo. The fifth annual event was hosted online in 2020 and featured three days of educational sessions, speakers and networking with stakeholders from across the transportation industry. The theme for this year’s in.sight
A.I. saw the sign: Video intelligence opens safety focused eyes
There’s a lot of video footage streaming off trucks with the continued adoption of in-cab camera systems. Both road- and driver-facing cameras capture important safety related footage, but who has time to watch all of that? Not you, busy fleet manager. That’s why video telematics providers are layering artificial intelligence (A.I.) on top of their
Vnomics receives new U.S. patent for True Fuel
Vnomics Corp. has received a new patent for its True Fuel solution. The newly awarded Patent No. 10,632,941 issued by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is for “Systems And Methods For Measuring And Reducing Vehicle Fuel Waste.” With this patent, Vnomics says True Fuel is distinguished from other fuel efficiency technologies for its method
Watch: Prepare your trucks for the 3G sunset
Cellular providers like AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile and Sprint have all already begun to launch 5G networks, and while that means faster and more reliable service, it also means 3G networks need to get out of the way to meet increasing cellular bandwidth demands. Now is the time to take stock of what telematics devices will
DPL Telematics launches AssetView Max Tracking System
DPL Telematics has released its AssetView Max Tracking System, which the company says is a solution for wireless monitoring and remote tracking to improve logistics, manage inventory and curb theft. The portable GPS unit is completely self-contained and may be hidden on any asset, installing in seconds, the company adds. The AssetView Max allows owners
Verizon introduces Hyper-Precise Location
Verizon has launched its GPS solution, Hyper Precise Location, using Real Time Kinematics (RTK), location technology that the company says provides location accuracy within 1-2 centimeters, on the Verizon network. Verizon says it has built and deployed RTK reference stations nationwide to provide accuracy to RTK-compatible IoT devices. The company adds that the rollout of
The Trucking Industry’s Guide to Cybersecurity
Hacking Experiences Nearly every one of us has a story of a hacking victim. Perhaps you felt the gut-wrenching effects of a virus that caused you to lose an important midterm paper, maybe your login credentials appeared in the latest security breach, or some of you have likely dealt with the harsh consequences of ransomware.
Service improvement: Where’s the low-hanging fruit?
The service jobs your shop tackles may differ from those of the fleet next door, but there’s likely one commonality between those brave enough to run their own service operation: preventative maintenance. Looking for easy wins to improve your service throughput and minimize unplanned downtime? Start there.
Michelin introduces digital services platform for fleets
Michelin has released a new digital cloud-based platform, Maestro. According to the company, Maestro streamlines the working relationship between service providers, fleets and Michelin with real-time digitization that reduces billing errors and improves service turnaround time. Maestro’s scheduling and real-time communication features are designed to help with productivity for servicing vehicles and planning for future
