Using Telematics in Maintenance Efforts
Often thought of as a routing or safety-focused solution, telematics is a critical component to any modern-day maintenance program, too.
Often thought of as a routing or safety-focused solution, telematics is a critical component to any modern-day maintenance program, too.
JLE Industries’ goal is “to be the nation’s premier flatbed carrier.” The Pennsylvania-based company has grown from 15 trucks to 350 in just four years and has big plans for more growth this year and into next.
Fleet video technology can support companies in their effort to reduce unsafe driving habits by providing real-time tracking and data on driver behavior to deconstruct the incident and improve driver safety.
Samsara announced several new safety features that bring artificial intelligence (AI) into the cab and offer more advanced reporting tools for safety managers.
Command Alkon unveiled the CONNEX Jobsite to orchestrate heavy material movements, job cost tracking, order and yield management, and provide traceability and quality assurance insights.
The improved user experience is designed for business, rental, and loaner fleet applications, and are particularly beneficial for larger fleets.
Designed to help government agencies better manage vehicles such as salt spreaders, snowplows, street sweepers, and waste management vehicles, the Geotab Public Works solution is integrated with an extensive number of spreader controllers.
Mack Trucks and Volvo Trucks North America announced the availability of a new integrated, expandable open telematics platform for fleet managers and drivers.
Trimble introduced a Hardware-as-a-Service option for its Transportation fleet mobility solutions. This new service consists of four bundles, enabling fleets to purchase Trimble hardware and software solutions and upgrade without upfront capital investment.
Driving data collated by Samsara shows that while long haul transportation and food and beverage sectors have essentially reached pre-COVID-19 commercial driving activity, other industries, like transit, education, and oil and gas are far from recovery.
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is still very much an issue impacting vocational work truck fleets today. Work Truck reached out to experts in the telematics industry to see how fleets can leverage their telematics solutions to help keep their vehicles and drivers moving.
Ford Commercial Solutions officially launched Ford Telematics, a web-based software platform and subscription service designed to grant fleet managers easy access to important connected vehicle data.
With such benefits as increased objectivity and the ability to detect risky behaviors beyond braking and accelerating, the use of AI in telematics solutions is growing and changing.
An OEM-focused telematics solution is something work truck fleets may not already consider. Ease of installation and long-term industry involvement are just a few reasons to take a look.
From monitoring specific needs for your fleet to ensuring solo drivers stay safe, telematics providers today offer far more than just vehicle tracking solutions.
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