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News roundup, Jan. 16: Senators call for more truck info on phone GPS apps; new standard coating from suspension maker; on-truck vid system integrates third-party telematics
Three senators from the Northeast called on tech companies to add more truck-specific info to GPS apps. Bendix adds Geotab as an integral telematics partner in on-highway “SafetyDirect” vid system. Reyco Granning’s phasing in new coating in suspension products to improve corrosion resistance, as well as resist chipping, scratching and gravel damage.
January 16, 2020
Electronic Logging Devices
ELDs’ final shift: How poor customer service can cause noncompliance
60 days out from the Dec. 17. AOBRD-to-ELD transition deadline, the latest in this series explores issues of customer service, in part driving some owner-operators’ and fleets’ provider decisions as the adoption of ELD technology proceeds.
October 17, 2019
Electronic Logging Devices
Goodbye, AOBRD: Shifting loyalties, yard moves and other challenges
Considering options with any ELD provider when making an upgrade from AOBRD technology can involve much more than just the basic differences between regulatory requirements of AOBRDs and ELDs — many devices come with a host of ancillary functions. Also: More on yard moves, edits and other new challenges.
September 23, 2019
Business
New solar trailer tracker from Transflo
Transflo Trailer Tracking is a newly available solar-powered device that could be useful for trailer pools, “power-only” freight, temperature-controlled fleets small and large and/or “any operation where you want to eliminate unproductive time and improve communication with drivers, customers, administrators, and maintenance personnel,” the company says.
August 27, 2019
Business
New products, tech to be showcased at GATS
The Featured Product Pavilion will showcase products including ELDs, telematics systems, equipment for trucks, products for drivers and more.
July 18, 2019
Electronic Logging Devices
A gold rush for ELD data
As the trucking industry reckons with the value of information spewing from millions of trucks, issues of privacy, disclosure and ownership rights, including fair compensation, remain to be resolved.
June 4, 2019
Voices
Half of readers object to a miles-traveled tax as fuel-tax replacement
Part of the picture complicating the very notion of replacing the fuel tax is the slow but steady overlay of toll roads on top of the current system, which so many view as tantamount to double taxation. About a third of readers, however, voiced some support for an equitable miles-traveled system.
May 9, 2019
Business
Prominent dashcam provider petitions FMCSA to allow lower windshield mounting
Regulations require vehicle safety technologies to be mounted not more than four inches below the upper edge of the area swept by the windshield wipers. SmartDrive says its ADAS should be mounted approximately eight inches below the upper edge of the area swept by windshield wipers.
November 28, 2018
Business
Report: Spec’ing solar panels a viable option for truck/trailer battery-charge needs
Solar panels utilized in trucking applications help fleets and owner-ops objectively evaluate the benefits and challenges of solar panels. More on Overdrive.
June 28, 2018
Electronic Logging Devices
New ELD with no monthly fee
The Switchboard company has released its free mobile application, which with a onetime $250 investment in an ECM connecting device allows truck drivers to comply with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s electronic logging device mandate.
October 18, 2017
Electronic Logging Devices
Transflo ELD available at Love’s
Love’s is offering My Love Rewards points reimbursements on purchase and service (through June 2018) costs to Gold, Platinum and Diamond level members purchasing the Transflo ELD T7, available now in network stores.
March 27, 2017
Electronic Logging Devices
Telogis/Mack offer telematics free trial
Mack models equipped with MP engines and GuardDog Connect hardware built after 2014 are eligible for the free trial, and up to 10 trucks per customer can be included. All features of Telogis Fleet for Mack, including e-logs, are available during the free trial period,
March 3, 2017
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