Business Management 5 things to know about improving your fleet’s data management August 23, 2021 Just this past week Donaldson came out with a line of ‘smart’ filters that will tell you exactly when they need to be replaced. It was only a matter of…
Business Management Managing data overload August 19, 2021 Amanda Schuier knew something had to change. She was sitting in her office, on the phone, poring through dozens of dashboards to make sense of the tsunami of data she…
Business Management How telematics and big data have revolutionized truck leasing August 5, 2021 Full-service leases are becoming increasingly customizable, as telematics and big data are allowing lessors to better predict operating and repair costs. Pulling data off the trucks and tapping into OEM…
Business Management 4 ways fleets can use data to improve performance June 22, 2021 Data without context is just numbers, and many transportation companies are “drowning in data, but starving for insights.” Those were a couple revelations from Adrian Gonzalez, president of Adelante SCM,…
Mobile and IT ERoad integrates with Phillips Connect June 3, 2021 ERoad and Phillips Connect have partnered to bring the latter’s devices, sensors, dashboards and reporting to ERoad customers. ERoad says it will offer the full line of Phillips Connect devices…
Human Resources Proper utilization of data, personal touch vital in retaining drivers March 25, 2021 Use all the technology available, do not compromise on company culture and safety, create personal relationships, and deliver on promises made during the recruiting process if you want to retain…
Equipment Hankook pilots smart tire technology January 27, 2021 Hankook Tire and Revvo Technologies are testing smart tire sensor technologies with Junk King. The pilot will include 30% of the trucks in Junk King’s California fleet, integrating Hankook’s SmartFlex…
Business Management Use big data as a teaching mechanism, not an ‘I got ya’ tool September 26, 2018 RED DEER, Alta. – Collecting data from today’s truck technologies is about more than improving a carrier’s bottom line, it’s about helping drivers be the best they can be. Derek…
Business Management ATRI seeking cost information for annual report May 16, 2018 ARLINGTON, Va. – The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) is compiling data for its annual Operational Costs of Trucking report, and its seeking input from fleets. The non-profit research organization is…
Mobile and IT Volvo cars and trucks to share traffic info May 7, 2018 GOTHEBURG, Sweden – Volvo trucks and cars in Europe are participating in a cloud-based service to share real-time traffic hazard information. Volvo’s Connected Safety was launched by Volvo Cars in…
Mobile and IT Disrupting the disruptors July 27, 2017 Detroit looks to differentiate itself through greater, more practical connectivity
Transportation Vigillo and J.J. Keller partner to improve driver safety October 2, 2016 LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Vigillo and J.J. Keller and Associates have partnered to create the Prescriptive Analytics Solution to identify unsafe behavior in drivers and appropriate training. Training will be…
Business Management Many things to consider when trying to avoid information paralysis April 13, 2016 TORONTO, Ont. – Kirk Altrichter, vice-president of maintenance for Crete Carrier Corporation out of Lincoln, Nebraska provided a solid launching point during the Canadian Fleet Maintenance Summit (CFMS) April 13…
Equipment Trucking just ‘scratching the surface’ of what technology and connectivity can achieve: Nyberg February 24, 2016 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Goran Nyberg wants Volvo’s trucks to be the iPhones of the trucking industry. The president of Volvo Trucks North America told trucking journalists this week the future…
Business Management Panel discusses favourite TMS features October 15, 2014 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – While there is no one magic transportation management system (TMS) that will work for every company in every circumstance, there are a number of common features and…
