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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.
In the beginning, fleet management software mostly meant applications that tied together a carrier's accounting and dispatch functions. Today, such products encompass a number of operational activities and integrate with a wide range of technologies
Read More →Not that long ago, the onboard computer systems found in trucks were little more than data recorders. Pioneered by such companies as Tripmaster, these "black boxes" recorded things such as road speed and engine tim
Read More →APUs and other onboard idle reduction technologies show promise, but fleet adoption has been slow.
Read More →Five long days of testing showed trailer aerodynamics and wide-base single tires are best bets to save fuel.
Read More →Dispatch and routing systems, fuel purchasing applications and other solutions are proving their fuel-saving worth.
Read More →Using maintenance software allows a fleet to track vehicle histories, work orders, technician performance, warranties, PM schedules and other maintenance-related tasks.
Read More →Rugged and durable notebook computers can handle the rigors of life on the road.
Read More →Driver training should be a never-ending process, and most fleets fully understand and acknowledge that notion.
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