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Bestpass toll service adds Niagara Falls bridges
Bestpass, a provider of bulk purchasing and streamlined toll management services to commercial fleets, announced that beginning August 16, 2014 Niagara Falls Bridge Commission (NFBC)-managed bridges, including the Rainbow, Whirlpool, and Lewiston-Queenston international bridges, are now part of the Bestpass toll service.
August 22, 2014
Business
Panel: Telematics come of age, fleets realizing benefits
Fleets today are starting to see real benefits from maintenance-focused telematics systems on trucks — but work remains to fully optimize current communications systems. That was message from a panel of telematics experts speaking to attendees at the Commercial Vehicle Outlook Conference
August 21, 2014
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Technology changing needs of drivers and technicians, panel says
If new truck technologies are not applied correctly, they can be counterproductive for fleets looking to reap expensive fuel savings and safety benefits.
August 21, 2014
Business
Technology to boost driver performance — fleets share case examples at CVOC
Brent Nussbaum, CEO of Nussbaum Transportation, in some ways voiced the conscience of the session by stressing that technology alone won’t solve fleet problems relative to safety and fuel efficiency. Drivers buy-in to any system is crucial.
August 20, 2014
Business
PeopleNet showcases new ‘connected fleet’ platform
PeopleNet showcased a new “ConnectedFleet” platform at its annual user conference. The new platform consists of four parts, all of which are on schedule to be available by this time next year.
August 20, 2014
Business
What will the truck market look like in 2022?
During the opening address of the 2014 Commercial Vehicle Outlook Conference in Dallas, researcher and analyst Sandeep Karr said the global truck market will increase tremendously between now and 2022.
August 20, 2014
Business
Truck makers, operators ask NHTSA to consider ‘real world’ in setting efficiency standards
Truck, trailer and engine makers, along with buyers and operators, are strongly encouraging government regulators to consider real-world operating factors in the development of the next round of heavy-duty vehicle fuel efficiency standards. The industry is also hoping the government has learned from the unintended, economically disastrous and potentially conflicting results of other recent emissions rules.
August 20, 2014
CCJ Innovators
PeopleNet recognizes 4 fleets for innovation
PeopleNet, a Trimble company and provider of fleet mobility technology, announced the recipients of its 2014 Innovator of the Year Awards, presented to fleets that demonstrate leadership in using PeopleNet products and services in unique ways to accelerate return on investment (ROI).
August 19, 2014
Business
Truck nav, bypass service combined in app from ALK and Drivewyze
ALK is bringing its GPS navigation functionality, pairing it with Drivewyze’s PreClear, the mobile-based weigh station bypass service, in a new app called CoPilot Truck.
August 15, 2014
Business
Comdata to be acquired by FleetCor for $3.45B
FleetCor Technologies, Inc. has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Comdata from Ceridian LLC for $3.45 billion. The transaction is expected to close in December 2014.
August 13, 2014
Business
Weight in a second: onboard load scales deliver instant feedback
Onboard scales can help fleets add capacity by giving managers insight into whether or not their trucks are leaving quarries, oilfields, warehouse docks and other pickup locations with less than optimal weight.
August 13, 2014
Business
Outlook Conference speakers to talk regulations, driver performance, economic outlook and more
The 5th annual Commercial Vehicle Outlook Conference takes place Aug. 20-21 at the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center in Dallas, and registration for fleets, distributors, suppliers and OEMs is open.
August 13, 2014
Business
Predictive analytics: Other leaders in data use
Note: This story is part of a larger series on predictive analytics and how fleets can use it. Click here to see the main story. Lytx (formerly DriveCam Inc.) Lytx helps fleets identify and address the causes of risky driving behavior by collecting vehicle and driver data and combining it with predictive analytics. The system […]
August 12, 2014
Business
Predictive analytics: Stay Metrics
Note: This story is part of a larger series on predictive analytics and how fleets can use it. Click here to see the main story. Marketed as: Driver feedback and rewards program Emphasis: Retention Data used: Driver feedback: engagement in rewards program, satisfaction surveys and exit interviews Target customers: Fleets of 100 to 1,000 trucks Focused on retention, Stay […]
August 12, 2014
Business
Predictive analytics: Vigillo’s Athena
Note: This story is part of a larger series on predictive analytics and how fleets can use it. Click here to see the main story. Marketed as: Big data Emphasis: Safety, efficiency and profitability Data used: Broad, ranging from driver-generated and CSA-related to areas such as weather and population density Target customers: Fleets of 50-plus trucks After getting its […]
August 12, 2014
Business
Predictive analytics: FleetRisk Advisors
The FleetRisk model uses a broader data set to spot patterns that can be more accurate than what fleets traditionally have predicted using more simplistic analysis.
August 12, 2014
Business
Motorola adds Bluetooth barcode scanner
Mobile workers are often challenged with using consumer-grade cameras for scan-intensive enterprise-grade applications, resulting in lost productivity for the worker and organization. Motorola Solutions, Inc. introduced the new Symbol CS4070 wireless handheld Bluetooth scanner that easily pairs with any Bluetooth-enabled tablet, smartphone or laptop to provide enterprise-class 1D and 2D bar code scanning. The CS4070 works with […]
August 8, 2014
Business
Drivewyze adds inspection bypass service in Georgia
Drivewyze announced that Drivewyze PreClear bypass service has been added in Georgia, making it the 26th state to offer the mobile-based weigh station bypass service.
August 8, 2014
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