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Tech helps fleets lower risk with immediate driver feedback, training

New developments are automating driver risk management, specifically from companies that provide video-based safety, driver training, and telematics platforms.

January 5, 2017

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Chasing down risk: new tech to help fleets respond faster to driver problems

Omnitracs is working to create an automated driver risk management system that combines predictive data with real-time critical safety data and video.

December 29, 2016

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Covenant Transport to install Orbcomm trailer telematics for FDA compliance

The refrigerated trailers at Covenant Transport and Southern Refrigerated Transport will have a trailer telematics platform from Orbcomm.

December 28, 2016

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New routing, driver training apps in Geotab Marketplace

A new Predictive Coach app uses Geotab telematics data to automatically deliver training based on driver behavior.

December 19, 2016

Route4Me is integrated with Geotab Marketplace

MacroPoint tracking Wreaths Across America shipments

The company is helping the WAA dispatch operation follow the progression of 350 trucks traveling to locations across the country.

December 15, 2016

Deliveries take place nationwide on Dec. 17

Sense and respond: fleets using tech to detect and automate driver training needs

Fleets are using new systems from Vnomics and EBE Technologies to automatically sense and respond to driver training needs. Click here to learn more.

December 14, 2016

True Fuel from Vnomics

Omnitracs lines up breakout sessions for 2017 user conference in Phoenix

Omnitracs announced the breakout sessions for its third annual user conference, Omnitracs Outlook 2017. Click here for full details.

December 9, 2016

Peter Covach, IT systems analyst for Paper Transport, speaks during the Omnitracs user conference, Feb. 1, 2016, in Dallas.

Unlocking MPG: new tech helps fleets, drivers reach max fuel potential

True Fuel uses “unsupervised” machine learning to find the optimal amount of fuel a vehicle requires to do the work, at any time.

December 8, 2016

Vnomics stems from a research project to predict maintenance for the Light Armored Vehicle (LAV) of the U.S. Marine Corps.

MercuryGate TMS software updates load tracking with MacroPoint

MacroPoint, creator of patented freight tracking software designed to give shippers, brokers, 3PLs and carriers real-time visibility into load status, announced that MercuryGate International has updated and expanded its integration with MacroPoint to include all forms of tracking. “MacroPoint is one of the market leaders in providing load tracking solutions and has been a valued […]

December 1, 2016

Trucker Tools’ automated Load Track feature now a built-in option for McLeod PowerBroker users

The integration brings end-to-end automation to the shipment lifecycle for freight brokers, owner operators and company drivers.

December 1, 2016

Barton Logistics, a user of the integrated Load Track platform, is able to streamline its freight matching and tracking process.

Beyond the speed limiter, part 4: changing behaviors

A number of systems give drivers automated feedback through mobile devices, which include easy-to-understand scores and competitions to earn rewards and recognition.

November 13, 2016

Vnomics calculates a daily score for drivers that shows how they performed compared to their potential.

Beyond speed limiters, part 3: managing drivers with an Internet of Things

A wearable Internet of Things system can interact with drivers if risky behaviors occur such as exceeding the posted speed limits or when they become distracted or fatigued.

November 9, 2016

Maven Machines uses a wearable device to send audible alerts to drivers and detect alertness

Beyond speed limiters, part 2: a connected throttle

Advanced speed management technologies are making the idea of “tamper proof” speed limiters seem outdated

November 8, 2016

5. FMCSA announces intent to produce speed limiter rule

PeopleNet named finalist for Tekne award

PeopleNet is a finalist in the Internet of Things category for its Video Intelligence system.

November 8, 2016

PeopleNet customers can now use spot mirrors with integrated cameras.

Telogis expands, updates MRM platform with new apps

Telogis, a Verizon Company, announced a number of extensions to its Mobile Resource Management (MRM) software platform

November 3, 2016

Jason Koch, co-founder of Telogis

A tale of transformation: Telogis, Verizon and the future of connected fleet technology

The co-founder of Telogis says that coming together with Verizon has made the opportunity in connected vehicle technology “much bigger and easier to capture. The mountain just got easier to climb.”

November 3, 2016

Newth Morris, president and co-founder of Telogis

SkyBitz debuts solar-powered asset tracking system

SkyBitz announced a new solar-powered global positioning satellite (GPS) asset tracking system, the Falcon GXT5000. The new system uses 3G/4G cellular networks for transportation, intermodal shipments, and other markets that rely on mobile assets. KKW Trucking, a Pomona, California-based truckload carrier operating in 11 western states, upgraded its fleet of over 1,000 dry-van trailers to the Falcon GXT5000. […]

October 31, 2016

Drivewyze to expand weigh station bypass service in Michigan

The new bypass locations are on highways that lead to Michigan’s busiest international crossings – the Ambassador Bridge and the Blue Water Bridge.

October 28, 2016

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FMCSA boots 133 ELDs off registry in fraud crackdown

Federal regulators pulled 133 non-compliant electronic logging devices off the public registry and gave motor carriers 60 days to replace them.

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Truckload rates hold steady as holiday freight season tests limited capacity

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Heavy-Duty parts inflation slows to .4% nationwide, masking steep regional swings

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Proposed rail merger would slash 2.1 billion long-distance truck miles from the highway annually, report finds

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PS Logistics expands flatbed footprint with Roane Transportation acquisition

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