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Fleet Technology: Definition, Benefits, and Types

Fleet technology encompasses the use of technology like telematics, fleet management software, electronic logging devices (ELDs), vehicle maintenance software, and more to manage and optimize a fleet of vehicles. Fleet management technology is now being…

October 21, 2022

A Complete Guide to Fleet Risk Management

Operating a fleet poses numerous risks — a driver may get into an accident, a vehicle may break down, a driver may fail a roadside inspection, and assets may get lost or stolen. The good…

October 10, 2022

DTC Codes: Everything You Need to Know

If you manage a fleet, staying on top of any engine or other vehicle issues is critical for the safety of your drivers. It also helps prevent more costly repairs. This is where Diagnostic Trouble…

Why a Trailer TPMS Is Critical to Your Bottom Line

Skyrocketing fuel prices and mounting pressures from the supply chain crisis are assaulting carrier profitability. Winning in this environment means fighting to squeeze more miles out of every drop of fuel and finding other ways…

4G LTE Migration Is the Moment to Embrace New Telematics Cloud Technology

The 3G sunset is underway. AT&T is decommissioning its 3G network, Sprint and T-Mobile are shutting theirs down by summer, and Verizon’s 3G network is going dark at the end of 2022. For telematics service…

Reduce Truck Idling to Cut Fleet Fuel Costs

With fuel prices what they are today, fleet managers need to conserve every gallon of diesel in order to protect the bottom line. This reality lends new urgency to combatting truck idling. Managers who reduce…

Using DTC Codes to Improve Fleet Maintenance and Repair

Fleet maintenance is especially challenging when check engine lights are not promptly reported. Continuing to drive a vehicle that has an engine problem can lead to much more expensive repairs, not to mention dangerous breakdowns.…

Green Your School Bus Fleet Using CalAmp’s Fleet Management Software

Electric school buses are the way of the future, and for good reason. Today’s diesel school buses generate more than 5 million tons of greenhouse gas emissions annually. And students who inhale school bus exhaust…

January 18, 2022

6 Ways Fleet Telematics Can Save Trucking Companies Money

Most fleets today are equipped with truck GPS, which allows managers to track the location of their trucks through fleet management software. But truck telematics, as well as trailer telematics, also provides other actionable information…

December 7, 2021

4 Ways Smart Trailer Technology Can Boost Trailer Utilization

A stretched-to-the-limits supply chain has highlighted trucking’s essential role in transporting goods throughout the country. But a trailer shortage that’s forecasted to extend far into 2022 is forcing trucking companies to make do with the…

November 9, 2021

Fleets Must Act Now in Light of the Looming 3G Sunset

The 3G sunset is real, and it’s happening soon. AT&T plans to shut down its 3G network in February 2022, Sprint (now T-Mobile) in January 2022, T-Mobile in July 2022 and Verizon on December 31,…

October 19, 2021

Smart Trailer Technology Improves Trailer Utilization, Cargo Distribution and More

Trailers are the lifeblood of freight transport. The more fleet operators know about their location, utilization and real-time conditions, the better they can manage them and the cargo inside. After-market smart trailer technology turns unconnected…