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You’ve heard the term “telematics,” but what exactly does it mean?  The word “telematics” is a combination of “telecom” and “informatics.” “Telecom” refers to data transmission in real time, usually over cellular network or satellite. Informatics is the science of storing and processing information. Thus, telematics involves remotely transmitting streams of data to be mined …

While some cellular providers have pushed back their 3G sunsets, don’t be lulled into thinking these networks will be around forever. Most will be shut down by the end of 2022, and at least one provider, AT&T, plans to shut down its 3G network in February 2022. Telematics service providers (TSPs) would be smart to …

You know that fleet safety can make or break your company. Accidents impact the bottom line, while stellar safety saves money, improves your business’ reputation, boosts morale and preserves lives. An effective fleet safety program is the key to reaping these benefits. But these programs aren’t “set it and forget it.” They need the same …

Fleet driver training is an essential part of any commercial fleet safety program. But is your training actually changing driver behavior and reducing accidents, or do your drivers tune it out and drive the way they always have? If driver behavior isn’t improving, it could be a sign your fleet safety program may be missing …

Time is running out to plan for the 3G sunset. Before you know it, and perhaps unexpectedly, telematics devices in the United States that rely on a 3G cellular network will stop working. Instead of an inconvenience, the switch from 3G to 4G LTE is an opportunity, a chance for telematics service providers (TSPs) to …

As construction costs rise and schedules shrink, construction companies need to optimize operations in order to get jobs done on schedule and on budget and preserve profit margins. Tracking heavy equipment through telematics is critical to managing operations and improving equipment utilization. But excavators and boom lifts aren’t the only assets worth tracking. Adding proximity …

A vehicle video camera solution is a powerful tool that can help fleet managers improve fleet safety and mitigate liability. But solutions that deliver data instead of intelligence take you only so far. The difference between actionable video intelligence and raw video data is the difference between spending hours sifting through footage looking for a …

Telematics revolutionized fleet management. Video telematics is the next wave of that revolution. For commercial fleet operators and service providers, vehicle and workforce intelligence is everything. A telematics solution, which improves operational efficiency, can make the difference between turning a profit and taking a loss. Video telematics goes further: It can save lives. It can …