Motorists have a broad plethora of new technologies to choose from and safety features are now topping the list. The single most important safety feature is now Blind Spot Monitoring, with Collision Avoidance technology a close second. “It is notable that four out of the top five were features that enhance the safety of the […]
The Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS) 2012 fleet safety benchmark study revealed that the safest fleets have written policies restricting the use of mobile devices and check mobile phone records after all collisions, regardless of severity. Traffic crashes remain the number one cause of workplace death and injury, costing employers in excess of […]
The Zurich Fleet Intelligence product includes a comprehensive safety program as well as operations management solutions and customized strategies to help fleets reduce their environmental impact. “We’re in the midst of a course change for commercial fleet insurance,” says Jim Noble, business director at Zurich. “Telematics will allow the insurer to be much more embedded, […]
Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc., announced that nine Isuzu NRR diesel cab chassis outfitted as food trucks by Mobi Munch, Inc., have been placed into service on college campuses throughout the United States. Now operating its three brands on nine purchased and customized Isuzu NRR medium-duty trucks, Mobi Munch will be launching new trucks […]
Sprint Velocity, the new mobile integration solution from Sprint’s Emerging Solutions Group, was featured at this week’s Los Angeles Auto Show Press Days. Sprint Velocity describes itself as an essential tool for auto manufacturers to more easily integrate the complex components and vendor relationships needed to provide the best in connected services in autos and passenger trucks – whether it’s music, news, weather, sports and other infotainment features, security, navigation, remote connections for mobile devices, emergency services and engine diagnostics.
Built and customized for individual automotive manufacturers, Sprint Velocity is a complete solution that ensures each telematics application is perfectly tailored for each vehicle model and potential consumer. As part of a recently announced strategic partnership with Sprint, Chrysler Group uses Sprint Velocity to provide wireless systems integration for its Uconnect Access system, featured in the 2013 Ram 1500 pickup and SRT Viper...