Mason Meadows

A Mobile Network

New products and services simplify and expand integration between office and mobile devices The basics of onboard computers haven’t changed since Jerry Bartholomew began driving for Schneider National in 1997. While Bartholomew still communicates electronically with the office, what has changed is how structured and accessible ...

By Aaron Huff Published June 1, 2012

Beyond Driving

Today’s technology speeds driver-office interaction, workflow Until recently, new drivers for TransAm Trucking were being trained for 2½ hours on how to record hours of service properly on paper logbooks. Now training takes 15 minutes, and no paper is involved. “The learning curve is much less,” ...

By Aaron Huff Published March 1, 2012

Technology

Making the latest technology developments work for your fleet Zero tolerance? It takes more than policy to remove cell phone distractions Before the sun rose on March 26, 2010, a semi-truck departed the left lane of southbound Interstate 65 near Munfordville, Ky. After crossing a 60-foot-wide median into ...

By Aaron Huff Published January 4, 2012

Detrimental data

Too much of anything – information included – can be harmful Many trucking company executives consider information to be a vital asset – second only to people. Information provides visibility, control and competitive advantage. With technologies such as “virtualized” storage area networks and cloud computing, companies can ...

By Aaron Huff Published July 1, 2011