Verizon Connect introduces asset tracking device
Verizon Connect has introduced a new asset tracking solution that the company says is easy to conceal, self-install and self-manage. According to Verizon Connect, this device was designed to help customers who are running their mobile business on the Verizon Connect Reveal fleet management platform reduce theft, improve equipment utilization and billing, and reduce equipment
Verizon Connect names Peter Mitchell general manager
Peter Mitchell has been appointed general manager of Verizon Connect, a part of Verizon Business’ product portfolio. Mitchell expands his role as the company’s chief technology officer, effective today. Mitchell joined Verizon Connect via the acquisition of Fleetmatics, where he served as chief technology officer and co-founder. Subsequently, he was appointed senior vice president and
What you need to know about the upcoming Canadian ELD mandate
Cross-border cooperation can be a thing of beauty, as anyone who has heard the beautiful harmonies of Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young or watched another Nash (Canadian Steve Nash) lead revolutionary offensive play on the Phoenix Suns in the mid-’00s can attest. However, if you operate a business in both the U.S. and Canada you
How the right driver workflow lets your drivers get to driving
Recording load and route data, checking in with dispatch, logging hours of service (HOS) (the FMCSA Final Rule change just took effect in September) … given the choice, drivers would rather be, well, driving.
The future of driver workflow is open wide
When it comes to driver retention, driver workflow technology is just as important for the fleet manager as it is to the driver. As data-gathering opportunities continue to grow, what can we expect to see from these applications in the future? According to Stephen White, senior business development manager, Class 8 market at Geotab, the
In-cab truck cameras are about seeing the context
So you’ve decided to use your truck telematics to help you improve operational safety and inform driver training. Great! And then your phone explodes with notifications—one driver had harsh braking, following distance and lane departure warning incidents in rapid succession, and you fear the worst. What actually happened and how do you approach the conversation?
Fleet profile: Beck Trucking is growing and enjoying ongoing success
It was a good problem to have. With a rapidly growing trucking company, Nick Beck, owner of Beck Trucking, knew he had to streamline communication with drivers and customers. “We were steadily adding trucks, so checking in with drivers by phone was no longer efficient,” he says. “At times we were spending hours just waiting
Profile: The City of Lakeland’s fleet is prepared for severe weather at all times
It’s always news when hurricane season begins in the U.S., but for the Fleet Management division in the City of Lakeland, Florida, the date just isn’t all that relevant. Read more about Lakeland’s fleet and how they deal with the constant threat of severe weather by clicking below to view our interactive fleet profile. Read
Verizon Connect releases Roadside Assistance for Fleet
Roadside Assistance for Fleet is now available for Verizon Connect customers. Verizon Connect says the service connects admins and their drivers to 24/7 emergency roadside service. From the live map or the field app, customers can access services to get drivers back on the road. The company says key features of the program include: 24/7
How to spot macro and micro trends in truck data
Acting on data relies on your ability to analyze the data. Sure there are a few pieces of low-hanging data fruit to pluck for early ROI such as managing overall idle time and maximizing the amount of time your trucks run in cruise control. Beyond that, you have to get specific to your operation–parse through
Verizon Connect releases Integrated Video for Fleet
Verizon Connect has launched Integrated Video for Fleet, an extension of its Integrated Video for Reveal product made for fleet customers. Integrated Video uses artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to help businesses improve driver behavior and understand details of specific driving events, the company says. The smart dash-cam solution captures and automatically classifies harsh
Tips for creating a clearer truck service picture using telematics
Analyzing truck data to improve your service operation is a lot like playing connect the dots. You have to draw the lines between hard-braking data and, potentially, tire or brake pad wear information. The challenge is that the picture isn’t always clear. Sometimes your line between data points descends down the data analysis rabbit hole
