Ron Konezny

Not Sitting Still

Making the latest technology developments work for your fleet By Aaron Huff McLeod Software capitalizing on transport trends Amid all the uncertainty in the economy and in national politics, Tom McLeod said that at least one thing is certain: The best-run companies today will continue to be the best ...

By Aaron Huff Published October 6, 2012

Aaron Huff

Timing is everything Trimble’s acquisition of PeopleNet provides continuity insurance The Internet was mostly a novelty when Ron Konezny, a telecommunications consultant, teamed up with some private investors to incorporate PeopleNet in 1994. To finance this new venture, the company offered stock to friends and family. During the ...

By Aaron Huff Published September 1, 2011

Technology

Fast turnaround Technology processes driver applicants quickly and thoroughly By Aaron Huff The shortage of qualified drivers has become a serious concern for fleet executives who now are trying every trick in the book to beat other carriers to the best candidates. Besides increasing pay and benefits to ...

By CCJ Staff Published July 1, 2011

Closing the Loop

Onboard computers using workflow to turn data into action Exception reporting has become the standard for managing large volumes of data. Many fleet operations now use various exception alerts to detect probable outcomes that fall below the desired performance level. But exception alerts can be a distraction ...

By Aaron Huff Published May 1, 2011

Technology

From farm to fork Reefer monitoring fills the gaps in tracking food shipments A new U.S. Food and Drug Administration law called the Food Safety Modernization Act, signed by President Obama in January, essentially asks all players in the food supply chain – primarily food producers and ...

By CCJ Staff Published April 1, 2011

Technology

The fast track In-cab scanning becoming more reliable, cost-effective By Aaron Huff Most fleet owners only could imagine invoicing a customer on the same day they delivered. Fleets that use scanning stations at company facilities and truckstops are closer to making that dream a reality. A growing number ...

By CCJ Staff Published September 1, 2010