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Insurtechs outfit small carriers with telematics to save on insurance
While it isn’t yet the norm for insurance companies to require telematics, it is becoming more common because a fleet’s safety, which telematics can shed great light on, is a top factor for an insurer.
September 5, 2023
Telematics providers improve AI accuracy to combat risky driving behaviors
Gary Johnson of Motive said it's important for telematics providers to consistently update and innovate with their systems to track these events and alert drivers and operators to unsafe commercial driving behaviors that lead to accidents and fatalities.
August 9, 2023
The year of the rebound: Fleets move to adopt more technology
Industry surveys indicate that fleets are showing more market readiness to invest in core and emerging technologies.
August 3, 2023
Technology
Truck hacking: a New Age road hazard
Cyber-attackers have the capability to pivot from routine attacks targeting carriers' back office systems and focus on the truck itself.
July 13, 2023
Safety & Compliance
Carriers should get to make the call on underride guards
NHTSA has proposed a rule that would require trailers be equipped with side underride guards to save lives, but the efficacy of underride guards diminish the higher the speed, and crashes at high speed are when the majority of fatalities occur.
July 12, 2023
Technology
Geotab set to launch beta project of generative AI tool
Dubbed Project G, the tool will allow fleets to ask open ended or precise questions and gain quick insights into their own data within the Geotab ecosystem.
July 6, 2023
Technology
Digital transformation in carrier safety: Striking a balance between tech & financial security
One of the most important technologies making its way into the commercial carrier industry is the Internet of Things (IoT).
July 5, 2023
Technology
Data shows technology helps commercial fleets improve safe driving behaviors
Overall risky driving behavior among fleets using the Lytx platform decreased in 2022 even as miles driven increased, resulting in a significant drop in collisions per mile traveled in 2022 compared to 2019.
May 30, 2023
Maintenance
Eaton integrates Cummins fault codes into its remote diagnostic tech
Eaton’s IntelliConnect with Cummins engine diagnostic capability is now available in North America, Central America and South America.
May 23, 2023
Telematics
Auxiliary cameras provide holistic view of accidents, incidents
With rear-end and side-impact collisions accounting for roughly 54% of all vehicle crashes, dash cameras don’t show the whole picture, so fleet solutions providers Konexial and Lytx both recently released auxiliary cameras to bridge the gap.
April 11, 2023
Safety
Report shows safety ranks behind revenue growth, minimizing expenses
The Motive State of Safety report shows 95% of respondents said driver safety is a priority, but 40% said their fleets are underinvested in driver safety initiatives and technology.
April 4, 2023
Driver coaching and scorecarding
AI-enabled dashcams can help fleets reduce insurance costs
AI cameras go beyond exoneration in the event of an accident to help fleets improve driver safety scores and in effect lower insurance premiums, which are heavy hitters to a fleet’s bottom line.
April 4, 2023
Technology
Texas-based project would give freight trucks priority at red lights
Freight operators can connect via their telematics devices or via an app to send their GPS coordinates to the Freight Priority system, which can then extend a green light to allow the truck to move through traffic without stopping.
March 21, 2023
Asset tracking & management
Smaller fleets lagging behind in telematics adoption and missing out on an 'integral' part of fleet operations
Smaller fleets have been shying away from fleet telematics, but as Penske Transportation Solutions makes clear, Software as as Service makes telematics a more affordable option.
February 13, 2023
Technology
TMS helps carriers improve supply chain visibility
Customers in the trucking sector now want the same level of transparency into their freight that they have grown to expect on their personal shipments, and that’s where the transportation management system comes in.
February 12, 2023
Telematics
Paccar to deploy Platform Science telematics in Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks
Kenworth and Peterbilt customers will benefit from a new ecosystem of connected products from fleet management functionality and ELD capabilities to truck-specific navigation and third-party applications via the Platform Science Virtual Vehicle platform.
January 27, 2023
Business operations
Drivewyze and Bestpass partner to offer new tool to help fleets manage toll costs
The toll trip report provides GPS-based data to help fleets investigate overcharges, violations and fraud.
January 9, 2023
Technology
Roadrunner updates app, adding productivity and visibility tools for drivers
Using GPS location and hours of service available, Haul Now allows drivers to find available loads at their desired terminal and filter by the number of miles they want to drive.
December 21, 2022
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