Knight Transportation changing telematics platform to Zonar

Zonar announced that Knight Transportation (CCJ Top 250, No. 26) has chosen its Zonar 2020 Mobile Tablet as the new telematics platform for its fleet.

“Applications that come with the Zonar 2020 Mobile Tablet will modernize our operations,” said David Jackson, chief executive officer of Phoenix-based Knight Transportation which operates more than 4,000 power units. “Knight Transportation chose the 2020 because it offers our drivers cutting-edge next-generation technology. Plus, with Zonar’s open platform we have the ability to customize and deploy new applications to further enhance our operations.”

Following a rigorous year-long testing process, Knight Transportation chose the Android-based 2020 Mobile Tablet to replace its existing telematics equipment, Jackson said.

“We set a high expectation for performance and long-term functionality,” Jackson said. “We wanted a flexible and portable system that could help our drivers stay in touch, be more productive and operate safer trucks. We also wanted a system that could grow with our needs, advance as technology develops, and be affordable for out bottom line.”

“The Zonar EVIR not only provides complete and legible reports, but also it automates the vehicle inspection process,” Jackson added.

Zonar’s EVIR uses a verified visual inspection system. RFID tags are placed in zones around the vehicle to verify that drivers walked around the vehicle to perform an inspection. The EVIR also simplifies the pre- and post-trip vehicle inspection process by making it easier for drivers to fill out their reports, the company says.