Samsara Provides 360° Visibility into Safety Incidents with Launch of Camera Connector
Samsara just announced Camera Connector, a new product that connects side, rear, and interior vehicle camera feeds to Samsara’s Connected Operations Cloud.
By bringing cloud connectivity to third-party cameras for the first time, Camera Connector allows organizations to leverage existing vehicle camera investments to reduce safety incidents, protect against not-at-fault claims, and enhance the driver experience.
Companies across the commercial transportation industry, from long-haul trucking to field services to passenger transit, are at risk for high-cost incidents on the road, such as sideswiping and back-up collisions.
Booster Converts Thousands of Diesel Vehicles to Renewable Fuel
Booster announced it converted more than 90 of its diesel customers with close to 1200 vehicles to renewable fuels within the first month of its decarbonization initiative.
"The lack of clean energy infrastructure poses one of the greatest barriers to decarbonizing the transportation sector," said Frank Mycroft, CEO and co-founder of Booster. "Booster is offering a solution for customers who want to decarbonize affordably and sustainably but can't justify driving miles out of their way to do so."
How Modified Minivans Keep Those with Disabilities on the Move
When you drive your car, it feels great, doesn't it? Mark Whitehouse, a retired driving-rehab instructor believes everyone should have a chance at that feeling, even if vehicles need to be modified or people taught different ways to drive.
That's what driving rehab is: a combination of occupational therapy, doctors' input, modified vehicles, and specialized training so people who have physical or cognitive disabilities can get behind the wheel.
The financial aspect can be daunting. While a simple modification like a tri-pin steering device - which allows someone with diminished grip ability to use a steering wheel - might cost around $200, a full vehicle conversion could reach six figures. Insurance rarely covers such expenses, but manufacturer rebates and government programs can help.
Read the article at Car and Driver.
Being Customer-Driven Through Change
By Laura Jozwiak
What do you think of when you hear the word “change?” For some people it can conjure up feelings of uneasiness. For others it can signal opportunity.
Change is inevitable, and in our industry, it is happening at a rapid rate. Many of us in the industry remain as we enjoy the fast-paced environment – there’s never a dull moment! With fleet being so fast paced, it’s difficult for any one person to stay on top of every aspect. That’s why I believe that our industry thrives due to supportive and passionate people.
I often visit LinkedIn to see what sage advice and timely insights I can glean from my industry peers. During a recent LinkedIn scan, I came across the article, “The Upside of an M&A for Impacted Customers,” written by FMW contributing editor, Ed Pierce. I immediately stopped scrolling to dive into what Ed had to say.
It was the perfect time for me – and for many of us – to receive Ed’s sound advice.
Merchants Fleet Launches Industry-First Fleet Electrification Hub
Puts fleet industry on the fast track to sustainability, with first site dedicated to customized fleet electrification resources.
Merchants Fleet today announced the launch of its new Electrify Fleet Hub, an innovative online tool providing centralized information designed to help fleet managers make a seamless adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) as part of their sustainability goals.
The new online tool is the first of its kind for the fleet industry, which includes a convenient EV Finder that allows users to research current and future EV models based on their specific needs.
