Software

Enhanced mapping, enhanced reporting and a mobile app for on-the-go fleet management are part of the major upgrades on features, the company says.

Tags: idling, mapping, mobile app, Redtail Fleet Management System, Redtail Telematics, speeding, vehicle tracking

A fully onboard solution, CoPilot Truck allows drivers to calculate optimal, truck-specific routes based on their vehicle profile dimensions, routing parameters and load-specific information, including hazmat categories, without the need for off-board computations.

Tags: compliance, load management, Qualcomm, route management

Telogis Driver Scorecard reports on activities critical to driver safety: hard braking, hard acceleration, excessive speeding, speeding vs. posted speed limit, after-hours use and seatbelt use, according to the company. Reports are configurable to show daily, weekly and monthly trends.

Tags: driver behavior, route management, Telogis, work order management

ZoomSafer announced on March 13 the release of its FleetSafer Mobile safe driving software, SafeDial, which is compliant with new FMCSA regulations.

Tags: distracted driving, SafeDial, smartphone, ZoomSafer

ZoomSafer Inc. and Drivewyze Inc. announced their intent to work together to ensure product compatibility, combining Drivewyze's toll road info and ZoomSafer's distracted driving technology.

Tags: cell phone laws, cell phone use, distracted driving, Drivewyze, FleetSafer Mobile, smartphone, tolls, ZoomSafer

In a Zoomsafer blog post, the software company addresses why mass media needs to mention that risky distracted driving behaviors are more than just a problem for teens.

Tags: accidents, cell phone use, distracted driving, driving while texting, ZoomSafer

BINGHAM FARMS, MI - Users are able to manipulate dozens of specific variables for each market and each driver, including actual acquisition costs, specific annual mileage, state, finance terms, fuel costs and lifecycle terms for more than 2,000 vehicle configurations from the 2011 and 2012 model years.

Tags: cost of ownership, lifecycle costs, savings calculator, Vincentric

Fleet Manager in a Box is an all-in-one fleet management system that its maker estimates could save a fleet of 25 at least $42,000 over five years because of the program’s wireless capabilities versus the traditional GPS/AVL technologies.

Tags: cost-cutting, fleet management system, managing small fleets, Prova Systems, wireless services

With aims to provide integrated systems to customers, the partnership between the two companies will create a fleet technology solution that combines vehicle telematics with driver behavior management and monitoring.

Tags: distracted driving, telematics, Zonar, ZoomSafer

ATLANTA Pipe Works Services' owner said he saw an improvement within the first two months of using the tracking solution.

Tags: Discrete Wireless, driver behavior, GPS

DEARBORN, MI - Users of Ford Crew Chief, powered by Telogis, are improving fuel efficiency for their fleets by up to 20 percent through better management of vehicle diagnostics, location, and driver behavior.

Tags: Ford Crew Chief, Ford Motor Co., Telogis

CHARLOTTE, NC - Chevin Fleet Solutions will demonstrate its technology at the annual NAFA Institute and Expo, Charlotte, N.C. (April 9 - 12) and be on hand to share its expertise on streamlining fleet operations with other fleet professionals.

Tags: 2011 NAFA I&E, Chevin Fleet Solutions

The new user interface is easy to use, allowing small fleets to get up and running quickly. In addition, the system includes integrated help and online video training to shorten the learning curve.

Tags: fleet management

The safe-driving software for mobile professionals integrates with in-vehicle Bluetooth systems to ensure safe, legal and responsible use of smartphones while driving.

Tags: distracted driving

The company is offering a free, beta version of the smart phone app, which integrates with in-vehicle Bluetooth technologies to block texts and e-mails while a person is driving.

Tags: distracted driving, ZoomSafer

The California Legislature is contemplating a bill that would allow the state to begin researching the use of electronic license plates, which could feature digital ads.

The tool allows fleet professionals to quickly and easily research and configure vehicles and share their work with built-in quote worksheets and dozens of customizable reports.

Tags: fleet management

The German automaker takes fuel efficiency to the next level by promoting dialogue between cars and traffic signals, reducing the amount of time spent at a standstill or accelerating and cutting vehicles’ fuel consumption.

Tags: Audi

Some believe vehicle diagnostic information can help drivers analyze their driving performance and understand how to improve it.

Tags: General Motors Corp., telematics, vehicle diagnostics

Drivers will benefit from consolidated and centralized billing, cost control through reduced internal administrative requirements, increased driver productivity, and overall fleet compliance.

Tags: compliance, GE Capital Fleet Services, trucks

SPARKS, MD - PHH Arval has announced the launch of a new mobile application designed to increase the productivity and satisfaction of its clients' fleet drivers.

Tags: mobile application, PHH