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By: David Braunstein, Together for Safer Roads, President The ever-evolving world of technology makes it difficult to not only stay up-to-date with developments in your industry, but to also incorporate these advancements within your own operations. Incorporating technology into fleet operations is not always an easy task, but often, the benefits greatly outweigh the costs …

  Your technology project may be big or small, but when you’re dealing with new tech and new requirements it can be overwhelming. These solutions are often highly customized and the scope can vary from a few new devices to thousands. Consider if your staff has the skills and expertise to install and manage the …

The vehicle finance industry understands risk management. When most of your asset portfolio is your inventory, protecting and managing that inventory is a priority. That’s why so many businesses value the investment they place in a telematics solution, also known as a collateral management system (CMS). A good telematics solution makes it possible to locate, manage …

CalAmp is pleased to announce our Fourth Quarter Fiscal Year 2018 (Q4FY18) Worldwide Channel Salesperson Incentive Program winners. Please join us in congratulating: North America: Ivette Montoya – NSEW Solutions Asia-Pacific: David Lloyd – Step Global EMEA: Bertrand Thery – SINAPS Latin America: Fernando De Leon – SpaceFox   Additionally, we would like to acknowledge …

  Teamwork is the key to delivering on the vision of connected cars for better performance and safety. CalAmp’s own work on this front involves close partnerships between multiple stakeholder groups — from mobile network operators, manufacturers and insurers; to dealers, service providers and drivers. Every stakeholder is essential. During a panel event last month …

  Many consumers are now shifting away from personal vehicle ownership. Vehicle rental agencies and car sharing programs fill the transportation gap for drivers who don’t need a vehicle every day. Can this model also benefit the fleet manager’s operations? Perhaps your fleet already leases vehicles. What if you could achieve the same agility with …

  Connected vehicles and assets are part of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Using powerful, real-time data to direct asset management in areas including proactive maintenance, routing and getting the right size and mix of fleet vehicles. This next generation of telematics gateway offers a flexible vehicle interface technology that is compatible across multiple fleet types …

  Non-powered and medium value assets aren’t always high profile compared to heavy construction equipment or cargo containers. Yet, these tools, equipment and containers are vital for completing projects and orders. It is important to have an updated inventory list whether an item is in the storage yard, in transit or on the work site. …

  Your company equipment works just as hard as your employees do. How do you know you’re your equipment is being used for just the jobs you’ve assigned? An employee might think there’s no harm in borrowing specialized equipment or a vehicle like a skid steer or van for a personal job over the weekend. …

  Do you need to use electronic logging devices (ELDs) for your commercial vehicles? The short answer is most likely yes. However, the FMCSA continues to receive requests for exemptions. Plus, the agency is still refining guidance for both the agricultural industry and personal conveyance. On March 13, 2018, the FMCSA announced a 90-day temporary …