Rand McNally offers hardwired asset tracker

Rand McNally has launched a new asset tracker lineup available through its Rand Platform. In addition to a solar-powered and battery-driven tracker, it now has a…

Unlocking the full potential of telematics for fleet maintenance

Many in the trucking industry automatically associate telematics with GPS tracking, Hours of Service compliance, and little more. However, as fleets begin to explore what else telematics systems can do,…

KeepTruckin rebrands as Motive to reflect broader focus

KeepTruckin has rebranded as Motive as the tech company expands into agriculture, manufacturing, construction, field services and other sectors beyond trucking. “Changing our name to Motive better reflects the diversity…

How to build a fleet management budget

The measurement of any well-run fleet is its budget. Creating and maintaining that budget is a major aspect of fleet management. Success is often measured by how well…

Navistar to integrate Platform Science’s Virtual Vehicle telematics platform

Navistar has announced it is integrating Platform Science’s Virtual Vehicle telematics platform, allowing fleets to access telematics, software, real-time vehicle data, and third-party applications directly from their vehicles. It’s hard-coded…

Clarience Technologies partners with Wabash, Meritor

Clarience Technologies announced at the Technology & Maintenance Council’s spring meetings, new alliances between its Road Ready trailer telematics platform with both Wabash and Meritor. The Wabash deal covers dealer…

Bell offers new supply chain dashboard

Bell Business Markets has launched a new service for fleets and supply chain operators, dubbed Smart Supply Chain. The new platform aggregates multiple IoT data sources and operational data sets…

ERoad introduces new dashcam

ERoad has expanded its video telematics portfolio with the launch of its Clarity Solo dashcam, billed as a single, connected and cost-effective video platform providing greater operational visibility. The Clarity…

Lytx offers new driver improvement tools

Lytx has introduced a new suite of tools within its app to help drivers take better control of their performance, safety and compliance, with minimal fleet manager intervention. The tools…

Isuzu dealers to roll out Isuzu Connect to improve service

Isuzu Commercial Truck of Canada has partnered with Decisiv to create Isuzu Connect, designed to give customers better communication, timely estimates, and repair accuracy. The platform is being rolled out…

Donaldson previews new line of connected filters

It was only a matter of time before even the filters on your truck became connected. But keeping in mind that fleet managers are at risk of data overload, Donaldson…

How telematics and big data have revolutionized truck leasing

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…

E-Road makes telematics acquisition

E-Road has acquired New Zealand-based telematics supplier Coretex, which it says will boost its market presence in North America and other global markets. The company says the acquisition will help…

ERoad integrates with Phillips Connect

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…

Technology, training help cut insurance costs

Preventing accidents, reducing claims, avoiding inspections, education and coaching, document training, maintaining vehicles and empowering drivers are ways to obtain a competitive edge with insurers, transport and insurance executives revealed.