Article written by Jim Beach Photo: Jim Park As trucking companies across the country deal with shelter-in-place orders during the coronavirus pandemic, one key strategy has been to have as many people as possible work from home. Company executives, dispatchers, and driver managers at fleets big and small are making use of existing technological tools […]
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Article written by Jitendra Soni Low cost telematics platform (Image: © GPSTrackit) GPSTrackit is a 17-year-old company that offers full-fledged fleet management solutions. Among the pioneers of the industry, the Roswell, GA-headquartered company has served over 12,000 fleets to date and is listed in Deloitte’s Technology Fast-500 list. Despite being a low-cost telematics provider, GPSTrackit offers
Article written by Brian Straight Good day, Idelic’s Safety Suite driver management platform is now capable of collecting electronic logging device (ELD) and camera data generated by Samsara’s technology. Customers using Safety Suite can automatically upload their ELD and camera data and have that driver information seamlessly pushed back to Samsara. “Capturing data through devices that Samsara provides is
Article written by Megan Rose Dickey Uber has partnered with trucking startup CloudTrucks to make it easier for its ride-hail drivers to get jobs as truckers during the pandemic. Described as a “business in a box,” CloudTrucks is designed to make it easier for truck owners and operators to run their businesses. Through software and data science, CloudTrucks
One-Inch GNSS Accuracy in Under a Minute, Delivering Seamless High-Precision Performance Across the U.S. and Southern Canada SUNNYVALE, Calif., May 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) announced today the completion of the breakthrough expansion of its CenterPoint® RTX Fast correction service, with coverage now spanning the contiguous U.S. and southern Canada. This expansion is central to Trimble’s vision to transform
Syed Almas Kabir Since the outbreak of Covid-19, many countries have been implementing lockdown measures as well as travel restrictions. China, South Korea, Hong Kong, Singapore, India and many if the 187 countries affected have imposed strict conditions and curtailed entry into their borders. These limitations are creating serious supply-chain disruptions, production delays and distribution
Bulk hopper transporter migrating fleet of 100 trucks, 370 trailers to Omnitracs One mobility platform Taylor Express, which specializes in bulk hopper transportation services, is growing its partnership with Omnitracs, including migrating to the Omnitracs One enterprise-grade mobility platform, according to the fleet management solutions provider. Founded in 1987, Taylor is considered one of the top
Article written by Vicky Jarrett LOWELL, Ark. — J.B. Hunt Transport Services, a leading supply chain solutions provider in North America, has added a new electronic bill of lading (eBOL) feature that will enable businesses and carriers to digitally sign BOLs, further reducing contact during the delivery process. “This new electronic bill of lading feature
Article written by Bernard Marr We have never lived in a world of faster and more wide-reaching technology innovations. Our jobs, businesses, and how we operate as societies are being transformed by technology, and the current global pandemic is only fast-tracking the digital transformation. With this post, I want to delve into the top 10 tech
LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Quantzig, a global data analytics and advisory firm, that delivers actionable analytics solutions to resolve complex business problems has announced the completion of its latest article that explains how predictive analytics is transforming the transportation industry. Talk to our analytics experts for comprehensive insights on how our predictive analytics can help you navigate the crisis by making