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Technology Contributing Editor
Jim Beach has been a trucking industry write since 1988. He covers the information technology beat for Heavy Duty Trucking, staying on top of computer technology trends from the cab to the back office to the shop, whether it’s in the hand, on the desk or in the cloud.
He is the recipient of six Jesse H. Neal honors.
Maintenance software and mobile apps can help trucking fleets reduce tire costs and add to the bottom line.
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All of the telematics data a single fleet generates can lead to “information overload." Analyzing the data better on Geotab’s end means they can push the data into features in their products that help customers improve their operations.
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Camera-based safety systems are an increasingly sophisticated tool for fleets to manage drivers and protect themselves from lawsuits.
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As technologies that collect data have become more readily available and affordable, fleets of all sizes have begun studying the data from various sources within their business.
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Wireless carriers are planning to sunset portions of their wireless networks that run on 2G and 3G technologies from 2020 to 2022, potentially impacting thousands of mobile devices used in trucking.
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As the pandemic has emphasized the complex nature of supply chains, technology increasingly allows shippers and carriers to stay better connected and improve efficiency.
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From remote dispatch to information clearinghouses, trucking technology shows its value during the shutdown
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Trucking companies have been using a variety of technologies to keep their employees safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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News of major hacks against companies, governments and other organizations has become common. No organization, it appears, is immune from cyber threats, and trucking has become a heavily targeted industry.
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A unified workflow application that allows drivers to access multiple applications from one device with only one login is the central goal of Omnitracs Drive.
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