Verizon rebrands its telematics offerings as Verizon Connect
Verizon has announced the integration of all of its telematics offerings under one new brand, Verizon Connect. Former brands within Verizon’s connected vehicle portfolio including Verizon Telematics, Fleetmatics and Telogis have all been rebranded as Verizon Connect. Fleets with vehicles that have Verizon Telematics, Telogis and Fleetmatics solutions will now be able to view all
How data-driven telematics systems can improve your current trucks
There’s one advantage that older legacy trucks have over the latest makes and models when it comes to telematics: history. With data streaming off trucks over the past three to five years, a wealth of historical data has been collected and analyzed by telematics providers that can make service suggestions based data from all the
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
Telogis registers its ELD solution with FMCSA
Telogis announced that it has earned a place on the list of registered providers of Electronic Logging Device (ELD) solutions by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Installation of an ELD has been mandated by the FMCSA to digitally capture and log commercial drivers’ Hours of Service (HOS) before the Dec. 18 deadline. The
An application-focused approach to ELD selection
To help fleets manage their drivers in the field, Telogis, a Verizon co., has made significant 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
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
From macro data trends to data security: Outtakes from our truck telematics feature story
There’s only so much blank page bandwidth in the print editions of Fleet Equipment. Often times, our sources will provide so much excellent info that it’s impossible to pack it all into the monthly magazine. Luckily, the Internet is vast and infinite. So here is a truckload of outtakes from our telematics feature story that
How the 2G network sunset is impacting truck telematics
When it comes to sending data like on-board computer telematics information over cellular networks, there are two primary aspects a fleet manager needs to consider: Speed and coverage. Let’s start with speed. Technology moves fast and data communication moves even faster. Cellular networks and telematics providers are keeping pace with the ever-evolving technology offering. “Ten
Telogis announces software enhancements
Telogis has announced the introduction of several enhancements and extensions for its Telogis Mobile Resource Management (MRM) software platform, including Telogis Spotlight and Telogis Compliance. Telogis Spotlight The new Telogis Spotlight mobile app gives supervisors and fleet managers a quick snapshot of what’s happening in the field by providing up-to-date analytics about the health of each
Verizon to acquire Telogis, Fleetmatics
Verizon Communications Inc. has announced that it has signed an agreement to purchase California-based telematics company Telogis Inc. “With a comprehensive enterprise product portfolio and partnerships with some of the world’s leading vehicle and equipment manufacturers, Telogis brings a world-class software platform and new distribution relationships to Verizon Telematics’ already expansive suite of connected vehicle solutions for consumers
Ford, Telogis introduce Ford Telematics Maintenance Connect
Ford Motor Co. and Telogis are introducing Ford Telematics Maintenance Connect, a new capability within the Ford Telematics software solution that enables Ford commercial customers to share key diagnostic and maintenance information with a Ford service center of their choice. Maintenance Connect delivers a path to improved vehicle maintenance, provides access to certified Ford service technicians
Onboard telematics bring new capabilities to light-duty fleets
Telematics solutions are rapidly becoming a growing trend with light-duty fleets, as they begin to require more detailed views of their vehicles to more efficiently manage operations. For an example, just look at this recent announcement by General Motors: GM has launched a new platform specifically designed for small businesses to access key vehicle information
