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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

Using ‘gamification’ to improve driver behavior, protect your equipment

How can fleet managers and owners use smartphones, a readily available device owned by most drivers, to correct unsafe driver behavior and create a culture of greater safety and productivity? By using proactive coaching and training methods available in what’s called “gamification.”

Telogis launches the ‘Electronic Logging Devices (ELD) made simple’ initiative

In response to the new ELD mandate issued by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Telogis announced “Electronic Logging Devices (ELD) Made Simple,” which aims to help fleets easily meet the requirements of the new ELD rules. “The new ELD mandate is being met with a lot of uncertainty and confusion, which is why

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AT&T, Telogis team up to provide mobile solutions

AT&T and Telogis have announced a collaboration to power a suite of solutions for companies with mobile workforces. Connecting vehicles of all sizes from small trucks to Class 8 and heavy equipment, the combination of AT&T’s global network and Telogis’ telematics, compliance, and mobile and navigation software can combine to provide large-scale solutions. Telogis has aligned

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The connected truck in a wireless world

Connectivity in a wireless world extends to vocational markets as well. In early June, at the Electric Utility Fleet Managers Conference (EUFMC), Pacific Gas & Electric and some of its key suppliers introduced a “connected” bucket truck that among other things features Internet connectivity via a mobile hot spot. Developed in partnership with Altec Inc.

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Understanding and reducing engine idling has huge effects on the bottom line

Idling might not seem like a big deal. If you’re not using it, switch it off; it’s a simple message. But the reality is more complicated than that and any parent who has tried to communicate the “switch off the light” message can understand why. A child doesn’t appreciate the cost of leaving the light

Why OEM telematics data is better for everyone

Although vehicle location systems have been making life easier for fleet managers for years now, retrofitting the necessary hardware has long been a sticking point. The cost and time involved in sourcing, installing and configuring the “black boxes” across the entire fleet made the whole process prohibitive. Now, a new generation of OEM built-in connected

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Telogis launches field service with optimization for the mobile workforce

In order to improve customer experience, job visibility and overall efficiency, Telogis introduced Telogis for Field Service, an industry-specific extension of its connected intelligence platform. The Telogis platform provides software as a service (SaaS)-based telematics, dynamic routing, commercial navigation, real-time service order management and mobile integration services for field service companies. “Telogis’ proven applications for

Telogis, Isuzu collaborate for medium-duty truck market

Isuzu Commercial Truck of America has announced an exclusive collaboration with Telogis that provides Isuzu with a connected intelligence platform for telematics, route optimization, commercial navigation, work order management and mobile integration services. The collaboration will improve the overall ownership experience for Isuzu customers, said Isuzu. “Today, Isuzu defines its connected vehicle and telematics strategy

Focusing on application efficiency

There’s no shortage of equipment, products, services and solutions in the truck industry—from tractor and trailer offerings to maintenance services and telematics. The more truck operation data we crunch, even seemingly simple maintenance practices like establishing the proper filter change intervals presents the challenge of finding the sweet spot between product efficiency and longevity. While

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Mack launches Fleet Management Services suite

Mack Trucks has launched Mack Fleet Management Services, its suite of software and technology offerings that, initially through Telogis, enhance operational performance for customers, reduce costs and increase safety, according to the company. Built on the Mack GuardDog Connect telematics solution platform, Mack Fleet Management Services is available on Mack Pinnacle, Granite and Titan by

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Ford, Telogis highlight telematics offering

This week at IAA Commercial Vehicles 2014, Ford Motor Co. and Telogis highlighted its Ford Telematics powered by Telogis. The partnership provides actionable information from Ford commercial vehicles that helps customers reduce fuel costs up to 20%, reduce their environmental impact and increase driver safety, the two companies explained, announcing the extension of the platform into the Europe Market.