Data integration: Who has access to your data?
As truck data tracking becomes more precise and telematics capabilities continue to grow, it’s important to know the details about everyone you work with—and everyone they work with. There has been no shortage of integration between companies, all of whom specialize in different aspects of telematics—whether that’s providing the platform, tracking the data, providing routing
Verizon Connect announces new commercial telematics offerings
Verizon Connect has announced three new commercial solutions: a new solution for asset tracking, an improved Workforce Mobile application and the Verizon Connect Marketplace.
Verizon Connect partnering with Glympse to work on mobile app
Verizon Connect has partnered with Glympse, a developer of real-time location technology, to improve Verizon Connect’s mobile app. According to the companies, the new partnership will enable Verizon Connect’s mobile workforce platform to deliver key information about a service technician or delivery driver, including multi-channel notifications and an immersive web or mobile-based multiphase experience journey
One dashboard to rule them all! How to integrate your truck data
There’s no sign of truck data slowdown. In fact, data is only going to come more fast and furious as component manufacturers start streaming information and data sets become richer and deeper. Managing a multitude of trucks is difficult enough without a multitude of data dashboards telling you different things. So here’s a quick guide
The value of trailer visibility
The value of a having a bird’s eye view and receiving real time notification of your trailer activities cannot be understated. “When everyone in a fleet has access to the same information simultaneously, it can help eliminate guesswork and improve overall operational efficiency,” said Lenworth Gordon, senior product manager for Verizon Connect. “Businesses can also
Verizon Connect introduces Work Mobile app for offline work
Verizon Connect has introduced Work Mobile, an app that enables users to work offline and still receive job details, share notes, photos and signatures from the field to help increase speed and performance. According to the company, Verizon Connect Work Mobile helps keep people in the field connected with the back office so that customers
Ford Commercial Solutions and Verizon Connect extend strategic partnership with multi-year agreement
Verizon Connect and Ford Commercial Solutions announced the extension of their strategic partnership. Verizon Connect, through its acquisition of Telogis, has had a partnership with Ford since 2011, and will continue to deliver software solutions and embedded connectivity to Ford commercial customers through the extended agreement. “We are pleased to extend the partnership with Verizon
The new generation: How 5G networks can improve truck technology
You might not think of a truck as technology the way you might with a smartphone or a tablet. But, think about how connected today’s trucks are and how much data they send and receive. From over-the-air updates to increasing automated options, the need for connected trucks will only grow in the future. For this
What fleets need to know as we march toward full ELD Mandate compliance
If you haven’t already, it’s time to start looking for an ELD solution now. Here are three things to consider when shopping around for an ELD.
Verizon Connect introduces Workforce fleet management solution
Verizon Connect has introduced Workforce, a fleet management solution that the company says can help operations and fleet managers plan, monitor, dispatch, capture form data from the field, and communicate with customers. Workforce is available in three plans: Essential, Enhanced and Ultimate, which are designed for customers based on different levels of need. The Workforce
Ram and Verizon Connect partner on factory-installed telematics solution
Fiat Chrysler Automotive (FCA) and Verizon Connect announced a partnership in which Verizon Connect will provide a factory-installed telematics solution for Ram commercial vehicles. The solution will be called Ram Telematics powered by Verizon Connect. Verizon Telematics and its associated companies recently rebranded as Verizon Connect; you can read more about that here. Verizon Connect
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