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By Today's Trucking

The future of connected trucks lies in integration and reducing the number of entry points into a truck, according to a panel of industry experts speaking on data and “the internet of trucks” at the Canadian Fleet Maintenance Summit in Mississauga, Ontario.

Tags: Maintenance, Telematics, Canada, Big Data, Connected Vehicles

By Deborah Lockridge

Geotab recently surpassed 1 million subscribers. We spoke with Scott Sutarik, associate vice president, commercial vehicles, about the milestone, the history of Geotab, and how far telematics has come.

Tags: ELDs, Internet of Things, Q&A, Data Analysis, Telematics, Geotab

By Jack Roberts

A growing number of OEMs and suppliers are starting to take a hard look at how to improve the flow of information about the function, health or cargo in a trailer as the latest step toward total logistics transparency.

Tags: Telematics, Trailers, Phillips Industries, Bendix, Communication

By Jack Roberts

Sensors in tires and other wheel-end components are ready to move beyond optimizing tire management programs in some very surprising ways.

Tags: Telematics, Tires, Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems

By Pete Allen

ELDs will increase the amount of useful data that fleets can use to improve safety, efficiency and compliance. While KPIs will differ by fleet size and vertical, here are the most common – the ones every fleet should be tracking.

Tags: Telematics, Analytics, ELDs, Big Data, KPIs

By Deborah Lockridge

Analyzing data can improve operations, safety, uptime, profits, and more, but for a lot of fleets the hardest question to answer is where to begin?

Tags: Telematics, Information Technology, Analytics, Big Data

By Jack Roberts

Diagnostic devices on the shop floor are powerful maintenance tools. But as with any new technology, fleets are still learning how to uses them in a cost-effective manner.

Tags: Telematics, Vehicle Diagnostics, Diagnostics, Remote Diagnostics, Big Data

By Mark Schedler

There’s more to complying with the electronic logging device mandate than putting the devices in your trucks. Will your new ELD policies and procedures pass FMCSA’s scrutiny as adequate safety management controls?

Tags: J.J. Keller, ELDs, ELD Mandate, Drivers, Safety & Compliance, Telematics

By John G. Smith

The power of telematics continues to advance, and there are still plenty of opportunities to be realized – especially when it comes to the rolling assets seen in a rearview mirror. A panel at the North American Commercial Vehicle Show explored the topic.

Tags: Telematics, Trailers, NACV Show

By Deborah Lockridge

Transport refrigeration system batteries are increasingly being tapped to power additional electronics such as telematics devices, fuel-level sensors, interior trailer lighting and other accessories. But that means batteries can go dead faster than ever. Solar power to the rescue.

Tags: Telematics, Trailers, Thermo King, Carrier Transicold, Transport Refrigeration, Refrigerated Trailers, Batteries, Electrical Systems, Alternative Fuels

By Brett Quigley, Nine Energy Service

Nine Energy Service decided it would go beyond the ELD mandate requirements, and is adding in-cab video to its telematics strategy. The oilfield fleet's Brett Quigley writes about its decision and how it's implementing the technology.

Tags: Telematics, MiX Telematics, In-Vehicle Video, ELD Mandate, ELDs

By Ben Osborne

The December 2017 deadline for the ELD mandate is looming and fleets are feeling the pressure to select a telematics service provider to electronically log hours-of-service records. Unfortunately, there is no one-size-fits-all solution and fleets must examine what they need from their newly-required technology.

Tags: Telematics, Noregon Systems, ELDs, ELD Mandate

By Deborah Lockridge

A high-tech command center helps Old Dominion Freight Line track freight, trucks and drivers as they move across the country.

Tags: Telematics, Old Dominion Freight Line, Vehicle Tracking, Asset Tracking

By Tom Berg

Reefer temperature sensing, remote tracking, and tire pressure management are now in use. Coming soon: monitoring more mechanical conditions.

Tags: Telematics, Trailers, Asset Tracking, Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems

By David Cullen

Fleets may be wise to check out the latest technological advances in video-based driver safety systems.

Tags: Telematics, Video Event Recorders, MiX Telematics, In-Vehicle Video

By Jim Beach

Whether you’re looking to improve mpg or reduce overall fuel use and cost, automated routing and dispatching systems, telematics, in-cab nav, analytics and other systems improve efficiencies, reduce unproductive miles and monitor drivers and equipment.

Tags: Telematics, Driver Behavior, Fuel Economy, Routing, Fuel Cards

By Denise Rondini

The size of the truck parts and service aftermarket has grown to $107 billion and independent parts and service providers are stepping up their game to ensure they have the necessary skills, tools and technology to meet fleets’ needs.

Tags: Telematics, Information Technology, Aftermarket

By Denise Rondini

The trucking industry aftermarket is being bombarded with technology, and that trend is not likely to go away any time soon, according to industry analyst Derek Kaufman.

Tags: Downsizing, Aftermarket Parts, Collision Avoidance Technology, Telematics, Aerodynamics, Truck Platooning, Hybrid Trucks, HDAW, Future Trucks, Information Technology

By Jim Beach

There are hundreds of applications for commercial truck drivers and fleet managers and more are announced every week - so how do you navigate the blizzard of mobile apps to find the best ones for you?

Tags: Telematics, Information Technology, Analytics, Mobile Apps

By Jim Beach

Volvo, Mack, Omnitracs have inked a deal for fleet management services straight from the factory.

Tags: Telematics, Volvo Trucks, Fleet Management Software, Mack Trucks, Omnitracs

By Jim Beach

Workflow can take automation way beyond simply replacing the pen and paper with a smartphone into which a driver keys information.

Tags: Telematics, Information Technology, Automation, Mobile Devices

By Jim Beach

Transport America is able to keep trucks moving in stormy weather using the Weather Alerts feature of ALK Maps.

Tags: Telematics, ALK Technologies, Weather, Transport America

By Jim Beach

While self-driving trucks plying smart streets in smart cities may be decades away, for most carriers, the connected fleet is a reality and that connectivity will only increase down the road.

Tags: Telematics, Information Technology, Connected Vehicles

By Jim Beach

When it comes to improving fleet operations, no matter the immediate issue at hand, technology, in all its forms, is becoming the “go-to” tool.

Tags: Telematics, CSA, ELD, Omnitracs, E-logs

By Jim Beach

The advent of the "Internet of Things" concept in trucks helps fleets improve security for vehicles, drivers and cargo, with smart devices, locks and sensors that do their work in the background.

Tags: Cargo Theft, Internet of Things, Telematics, Information Technology

By Chris Wolski

CVS used the routing software in the Telogis telematics system to analyze the best routes for drivers to approach a location, pull into a parking lot, and maneuver into the loading dock.

Tags: Telematics, Information Technology, Navigation

By Jim Beach

Omnitracs announced it had agreed to acquire XRS Corp., Minneapolis, in a deal valued at $178 million. Approved unanimously by XRS’ board of directors, the deal is expected to be finalized by the fourth quarter of this year.

Tags: Telematics, Information Technology, XRS, Navigation, Omnitracs

By Jim Beach

OEMs are increasingly getting involved in the web of smart devices, sensors and data.

Tags: Information Technology, Fleet Management Software, OEMs, Internet, Telematics, Volvo, Telogis, PeopleNet, Omnitracs

By HDT Staff

From the equipment you spec and maintain, to the fuel you buy, to driver training and incentives, you’ll find tips for nearly any type of fleet.

Tags: Fuel Management, Technology, Telematics, Predictive Analytics, Truck Platooning, Route Optimization

By Jim Beach

From collision avoidance to cameras, from rollover prevention to analytics, technology is rapidly changing the safety landscape.

Tags: Telematics, Driver Safety, Con-way Freight, Information Technology, Driver Training, Lane Departure Warning, Collision Avoidance Technology, Bendix, Meritor, Future Trucks

By Jim Beach

PeopleNet's Brian McLaughlin talks about the company post-acquisition, telematics trends, the rate of technological change, the 'Internet of Things" and more.

Tags: Telematics, Information Technology, PeopleNet

By Jim Beach

Most large fleets have extensive experience with telematics: GPS location and mobile communications systems that collect data and communicate it back to a server where the fleet can access the information. As the amount and kind of data has increased in recent years, fleets have adopted tools to make sense of all that information and use it across their operation.

Tags: Telematics, Volvo, GPS Insight, Information Technology, Navistar, Telogis, PeopleNet, XRS Corporation, Carrier Transicold, Daimler Trucks North America, Cadec, Omnitracs, Thermo King

By Jim Beach

Fleet managers can learn new things about their operations by analyzing everything from accidents to wait times.

Tags: Telematics, gps, Information Technology, Fleet Management Software, Telogis, PeopleNet, Carrier Logistics, Cadec

By Jim Beach

You probably have a pretty good idea what a telematics system is, even if you don't know it by that name. You may know it as a fleet management system or GPS fleet management system or GPS vehicle tracking system.

Tags: Telematics, gps, Technology

By Kate Harlow

Green shouldn't be the only color a fleet is considering when making a move toward “going green.” "The most important colors in business are still red and black," said Joe Fiorelli, fleet and safety director for Gulfeagle Supply, during a session for the National Truck Equipment Association's recent Green Truck Summit entitled, "Compounding the Green: Incremental Measures for Going Green and Sustainable."

Tags: Telematics, Alternative Fuels, Green Truck Summit, Verizon