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November 2, 2021

Using Smart Dash Cams to Improve Driver Retention

Fleet operators must do everything they can to attract and retain drivers, especially during the ongoing driver shortage. That does not mean foregoing dash cams, as conventional wisdom might suggest. In fact, using smart dash…

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…

October 15, 2021

CalAmp’s Essential Guide to Fleet Safety

Increasing driver safety is high on the list of priorities for most fleet managers. Collisions cost dearly in terms of human lives and also the bottom line. To help fleet operators prevent injuries, reduce claims,…

September 24, 2021

4 Ways Supply Chain Visibility Can Mitigate the Shipping Crisis

The pandemic-related shipping crisis is shaping up to affect another holiday shopping season. While companies can’t do much about closed container ports, air terminal delays or container shortages, investing in inexpensive supply chain tracking technology…

September 9, 2021

How Telematics Is Revolutionizing Transportation and Logistics

Transportation and logistics is a complex puzzle with many pieces. What if more of those pieces were connected through the internet of things? Today, modern telematics technology can connect trucks, trailers and cargo with a…

September 2, 2021

Fleet Safety: Reduce Collisions with Telematics

In a recent survey of fleet managers conducted for CalAmp by James Brehm and Associates, reducing collisions was the number one priority of fleet managers, and for good reason: Repairs and injury claims can add…

August 24, 2021

The Value of Seamless Esri Map Integration

GPS-based fleet management software gives government, municipal and utility fleets visibility into the location of their assets as well as tools that enable improved operations and fleet performance. Separately, Esri ArcGIS mapping technology lets them…

August 18, 2021

Using Video Telematics to Enhance Fleet Safety

For most fleet managers, reducing collisions is a high-priority goal. Fleet telematics software is a good start and helps managers identify drivers with habits that need improving. Adding video telematics offers an even better chance…

August 11, 2021

What to Look for in a Fleet Management Solution

Fleet management software is an obvious answer to more efficient, effective fleet management, which can yield significant cost savings for companies and organizations. Yet in a recent survey of fleet managers conducted for CalAmp by…

What Is Telematics and How Can Fleets Benefit?

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.…

Using Telematics to Improve Your Fleet’s Fuel Economy

Fuel is the number one operating cost for most fleets. Every dollar your organization saves by improving fuel efficiency is a dollar that can be spent on something else. Fleet telematics is the answer to…

Fleet Maintenance Through AssetWorks and Chevin Integrations

A fleet manager has two main jobs: Managing the fleet for maximum safety and performance and maintaining the fleet to keep vehicles and assets operational and optimize their life cycles. The best fleet management solution…