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 strong ROI. This end-to-end connectivity, achievable through a suite of sensors and applications, can increase operational efficiency, improve cargo tracking, …

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 up fast. In the same survey, injuries from crashes had the second-biggest reported effect on the bottom line, after customer …

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 create and manage dynamic proprietary map layers.   When the two work together, the display and analysis possibilities are endless.  CalAmp …

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 at effecting positive change in driver behavior. Video telematics lets fleet managers see the full context around driving incidents such …

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 James Brehm & Associates, fewer than half of respondents reported using a fleet management solution. If you’re in the market …

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 …

Well, it seems that the old adage is true: time really does fly when you’re having fun. July 21, 2021 marks the 40th anniversary of CalAmp’s founding. At its core, CalAmp has been dedicated to helping businesses in transportation and logistics, government, industrial equipment and automotive marketplaces grow and improve lives around the globe through …

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 driving fewer unnecessary miles and making fuel go further. By using telematics-based fleet management software such as CalAmp iOn™, you …

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 serves both goals. At its core, a telematics-based fleet management solution helps managers track vehicles, improve dispatching and route planning, …

Your fleet management software does a lot — probably more than you realize. If you’re not leveraging these seven features, or if your fleet management software doesn’t offer them, you may be missing out on easy ways to manage your fleet more efficiently and effectively. Find Nearest Need to send someone to take over another …