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Jim Beach

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.    

Articles•by Jim Beach•September 27, 2016

TMW Systems, PeopleNet Hold First Joint User Conference

Held in Nashville, the 2016 In.Sight Conference represented the first time the two companies, both of which are owned by Trimble, had joined forces on a user conference.

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Articles•by Jim Beach•June 22, 2016

9 Ways You Can Use Technology to Cut Fuel Use

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.

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Articles•Cover Story•by Jim Beach•May 13, 2016

Protecting Your Data

Keeping a company’s most vital information safe requires a company-wide effort.

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Articles•by Jim Beach•February 19, 2016

Should You Own Your Software?

Most trucking software in daily use is provided by Software-as-a-Service subscription-based delivery model.

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Articles•by Jim Beach•December 15, 2015

What Can Mobile Apps Do For You?

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?

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Articles•by Jim Beach•November 30, 2015

California Fleet Diversifies to Serve Customer Needs

The Dependable Companies talks providing value to customers through diversification of services in this Fleet Talk profile.

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Articles•by Jim Beach•November 18, 2015

Mobile Apps as Brokers

According to a report by consultancy firm Frost & Sullivan, mobile apps are leading the way to what they call “the Uberization” of trucking, or mobile-based freight brokering.

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Articles•by Jim Beach•October 19, 2015

Changing How Fleets Buy Onboard Computers

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

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Articles•by Jim Beach•October 15, 2015

Using Technology to Improve Workflow

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

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Articles•by Jim Beach•September 30, 2015

Carriers Want Support, Customization From Software Vendors

Vendor customization and electronic data integration were the top vendor and software factors fleet managers consider when buying software, according to a survey conducted by Carrier Logistics Inc.

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