Driver coaching and scorecarding: Page 6

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.

Halloween fun: Omnitracs creates Zombie Dispatch game

In the spirit of Halloween, Omnitracs launched a web-based game called Zombie Dispatch. Omnitracs, a provider of fleet management systems to transportation and logistics companies, says the game is designed to recognize the important role of trucking and truck drivers in the economy as well as illustrate technologies and solutions to help fleets be more efficient, […]

October 24, 2016

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NetraDyne uses artificial intelligence in new driver safety platform

NetraDyne launched a video safety system that identifies risk and safety from a driver’s perspective.

September 15, 2016

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Superior Plus Energy Services equips fleet with True Fuel coaching device

A provider of home and business fuels, Superior Plus Energy Services has 300 vehicles with True Fuel to improve fuel economy.

August 22, 2016

The mobile network: using apps to stay connected with drivers

Recent developments in mobility give small transportation companies an economical way to deploy new functions quickly

August 15, 2016

PeopleNet’s Connected Driver app gives drivers a view of their current dispatch status.

Truckstops now able to advertise on Trucker Path Pro app

A new feature for the Trucker Path Pro driver app makes it possible for truckstops to offer exclusive discounts and services to a large user community.

July 18, 2016

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Technicians at TravelCenters trained to install, service fuel-saving PedalCoach mobile app

TA Truck Service technicians at TA and Petro locations will be trained on the installation and servicing of LinkeDrive’s PedalCoach mobile application.

June 28, 2016

The PedalCoach app shows drivers a fuel efficiency score at the end of every trip.

CCJ survey reveals strategies to reduce early driver turnover

To reduce early driver turnover, fleets are using technology to manage job expectations and help adapt drivers to their culture.

June 24, 2016

Eighty nine percent of the more than 4,500 drivers surveyed last year for the Best Fleets to Drive For contest agreed with the statement: “ongoing training is very important for drivers to succeed.”

Mobile rewards: fleets using tech to ‘gamify’ driving experience

Automated scoring systems make it possible for fleets to reward and recognize drivers for positive contributions.

June 14, 2016

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

Stay Metrics shares results from online driver training; total views reach 100k

To date, drivers have earned 33,500 awards for completing the Safety and Health & Wellness modules in the expanding Drive Safe library, and total views are approximately 100,000.

April 26, 2016

Big data, part 2: The view from the driver’s seat

As the tools to manage big data continue to evolve, fleets and technology suppliers are delivering more insights directly to drivers

April 20, 2016

Trucking's Future Now - Driver in Autonomous Truck

Spireon adds driver gamification to telematics system

The new program lets individual drivers and teams of drivers compete for rewards and recognition during a competition season.

April 19, 2016

The gamification of driver training

Some fleets are using technology to create a training experience for drivers that is engaging and rewarding.

April 12, 2016

More fleets are using technology to adapt their training programs to individual drivers needs and learning preferences.

Here’s looking at you: new tech to monitor driver fatigue, distraction

A new set of technologies is able to directly monitor drivers to detect risk.

April 5, 2016

Maven Co-Pilot uses a hands-free wireless headset to detect head motion.

Fortune Transportation selects SmartDrive’s video safety program

SmartDrive Systems announced that Fortune Transportation is deploying the SmartDrive video-based safety program across its fleet of more than 150 vehicles.

March 22, 2016

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Stay Metrics enhances research tools to identify, prevent early driver turnover

The primary cause of early driver turnover is unmet, and in many cases, unrealistic job expectations, according to ongoing research by Stay Metrics of data from its base of motor carrier clients.

March 2, 2016

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Grand Island Express, Halvor Lines choose Stay Metrics platform for drivers

Grand Island Express and Halvor Lines are now using a custom-fit driver rewards, research and engagement platform from Stay Metrics to enhance the workplace experience of their drivers.

February 10, 2016

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Resume-building ‘driving score’ now available in TruckerLine app

Through a new partnership with Zendrive, TruckerLine users can now “record” specific drives via Zendrive’s smartphone technology that measures driving behaviors.

December 17, 2015

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Show me the money: Drivers report falling pay, shrinking miles and pay disputes with carriers

Almost one-third of drivers say they have experienced payroll discrepancies as take-home pay falls and miles follow.

A new bill argues that EPA emissions safeguards shouldn't 'jeopardize human safety' in the cold. It would allow manufacturers to suspend derates at freezing temps and create a year-round DEF exemption for vehicles north of 59 degrees latitude.

Bill targets 'life-threatening' engine derates in extreme cold

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Groups press states to leverage public funds to lower electric truck prices

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