Fleet managers and safety stakeholders discuss how organizations can address smartphone addiction, in-vehicle distraction, spec’ing for ergonomics, and driver complacency in an era of increasing automation.
October 5, 2021
The risky behaviors driving the alarming rate of crashes during the coronavirus pandemic — along with the addictive behaviors surrounding phone use — are ringing alarm bells for fleets. Where do we go from here?
September 17, 2021
The virtual conference presented deep dives on how data is fostering intelligent fleets. The seminars, panel discussions, and networking sessions covered connected cars, electrification suitability, OEM-embedded modems, telematics market trends, the rise of third-party data integrators, the migration to 5G, and video telematics.
April 28, 2021
Due to the global shortage of semiconductors used in automobiles, OEMs are telling car rental companies to expect “significant delays” with fleet orders. One operator has had a large order canceled outright.
January 27, 2021
Manufacturers are partnering with telematics providers to allow access to data from OEMs’ factory-installed modems. Meanwhile, Ford has introduced its own telematics system that takes advantage of its factory modem to maximize the depth and breadth of that data for fleets.
September 1, 2020
The middle mile in the supply chain is ripe for efficiency gains, while its repeatable routes make it a fit for early autonomous transportation adoption. Gatik’s Sam Saad explains when, how, and why.
August 4, 2020
WEX’s Kurt Thearling shares real-world integrations of telematics, driver, and fuel data sets that are driving fleet efficiencies and a process to get there.
September 30, 2019
While harvesting data and new concepts such as shared mobility may reduce fleet size, Keegan says the increased importance of utilization and return on net assets make conserving fleet spend is an imperative.
June 11, 2019
Inside the Mercedes-Benz Vans Future Transportation North America workshop, Nick Tempelhoff has some thoughts.
July 23, 2018
For fleets, technology is enabling a more efficient way to use vehicles, increase utilization, and more precisely match the type of vehicle to usage.
October 19, 2017
This partnership, along with a factory solution from Telogis and GM’s Commercial Link, allows GM fleet customers to select a telematics system similar to choosing vehicle options.
April 1, 2017
Head curtain side airbags and enhanced technology glass (ETG) are standard on passenger vans. ETG is a special three-layer glass designed to reduce the risk of ejection during a crash.
January 1, 2008
Highlighted are the causes of rollover crashes and ways to prevent them. Driver education is critical.
October 1, 2007
Two systems vie for market share. Yet major engineering challenges must be overcome before either gains full acceptance.
October 1, 2007
Studies show that properly managed safety hotline programs reduce crashes by 22 percent or more. These services might be available to your fleet for free.
November 1, 2006
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