Businesses are continuously seeking innovative ways to enhance operational efficiency, marketing strategies, and customer engagement. One such technological advancement that has gained significant traction is geo-fencing. This cutting-edge tool has transformed how businesses interact with their environment and clientele, offering a blend of precision and personalization previously unattainable. Geo-fencing is a location-based service that utilizes GPS, RFID (Radio Frequency Identification),...
The implementation of the Electronic Logging Device (ELD) Mandate has brought significant changes to the trucking industry. This article explores the impacts of the ELD Mandate, focusing on its implementation in the United States. Additionally, it compares the ELD regulations between the United States and Canada, highlighting differences in hours of service (HOS) regulations, technical specifications, device certification, and data...
If you really want to get an animated conversation going with truck drivers, mention dash cams. While drivers have more or less accepted road-facing cameras as part of the job, many remain skeptical or outright opposed to having one positioned within the cab, tracking their movements and driving behaviours. Since driver-facing dash cams are becoming the norm, this is...
November 9, 2021
Victoria Gole
Creating a successful dash cam program within your fleet requires a few key ingredients. Optimal installation, platform integration, driver coaching, clear company policies and rewards programs are all important factors to consider. As we’ve mentioned in this post, getting your drivers' buy-in is the lynch pin to any successful program; this is especially true for businesses that employ union drivers....
In the most general terms, telematics is the fusion of telecommunications (e.g. phone lines and cables) and informatics (computers) to create a holistic overview of one’s enterprise. Most often, telematics solutions are applied to commercial fleets, automating and leveraging the collection of GPS data across any number of assets. While certainly not a new industry, the telematics field stands at...
By now, you’re familiar with the ZenduIT mapping software system that we offer ZenduMaps, which offers real-time location-based operations management that benefits fleets across a number of industries. The use of telematics is becoming increasingly prevalent among fleets, and managers of all kinds are beginning to understand the benefits of tracking vehicle location, driver behavior, work planning and so much more....
The automotive industry continues to respond to consumer demand for enhanced safety features in an ongoing quest to develop more secure, automated vehicles and a safer driving experience for the people who operate them. The race to develop smarter, safer personal transportation has taken us from seatbelts to self-driving cars; it would seem the finish line is somewhere on...
With all of the well-researched benefits of having a telematics solution for your fleet, the question is no longer whether or not you should have one, but rather which platform solutions will work best for your business needs. Chances are, if you can start your car’s engine remotely or use your car’s OnStar system, you’re already familiar with how...
If you’re ready to purchase a telematics solution for your fleet, you’re likely looking for a system that offers the following: A digital operations system that streamlines your work processes and allows for ease of management. Compliance with government mandates (now and future state). Opportunities to save money and optimize resources. When it comes to electronic logging devices (ELDs)...
May 14, 2021
Victoria Gole
Time is of the essence for fleets and a lot of time is wasted in weigh station line ups. For some fleets, the hidden costs of waiting in long lines can add up to thousands of dollars each year in idling or longer than expected route completions. As a result, bypass programs are becoming increasingly popular, and new software-based bypass...