eDriving Announces Availability of Integrated Driver Behavior Improvement Program for Geotab Customers
eDrivingSM, today announced the availability of Mentor TSP on the Geotab Marketplace, a go-to source for organizations seeking to better manage their fleets.
Introduced at Geotab Connect 2020, Mentor TSP (Telematics Service Partner) connects a customer’s existing Geotab fleet management solution with eDriving’s patented driver risk management platform, Virtual Risk Manager®, to help reduce incidents, collisions, MVR license violations, and total cost of fleet ownership.
A derivative of Mentor by eDrivingSM, which is currently used by organizations around the world to help improve at-work driver behavior, Mentor TSP uses sensors in iOS and Android smartphones to collect and analyze data on the driving behaviors most predictive of risk.
Join AFLA for a Virtual Coffee Break
Join AFLA members on August 4, 2020 at 10:00 AM CT, as we have an open discussion on Fleet Best Practices.
We welcome you to grab a cup of joe and turn your video on to participate in conversation. Discussion will begin in a main session group then break into smaller sessions, moderated by the AFLA Digital Learning Task Force. Topics and discussion questions will include: Risk mitigation, Cost Containment, Policy Changes.
Register today to join us for this round-table event! Registration is free to all current AFLA members, and Non-members are welcome to join the conversation for $30.
CalAmp’s Integrated Telematics Suite Delivers Fleets Some Unique Features
Accident damage assessment, visual capture of violations, and tool tracking to cut theft and loss among them
By Mark Boada, Executive Editor
Fleets have dozens of telematics companies to choose from these days, and the competition is fierce. That’s why systems makers are adding new features to their offerings every day. But one in particular fleet managers should take a closer look at – especially those who manage service and construction fleets -- is CalAmp.
CalAmp, the parent company of LoJack, the proven stolen vehicle recovery system, is a global telematics provider but not the largest player in the market, and so seeks leading-edge features to differentiate itself. And this year, the company came out with some compelling new services that add to an already attractive suite of functions.
As with most telematics systems on the market, CalAmp’s helps fleets track vehicle locations, optimize routes, monitor compliance with scheduled preventive maintenance, manage fuel consumption and expense, and enables them to detect high-risk drivers through driver behavior score cards that count the number of times a driver exceeds the speed limit, engages in jack-rabbit starts and harsh braking. The company markets its technology both directly to fleets as well as through telematics firms.
The Pandemic Pivot
Fleet professionals have shown themselves many times over to be adept at dealing with challenges, but 2020 has thrown us quite an unexpected curve. The threat of contracting COVID-19 is teaching us new ways to manage our lives and our business responsibilities, all with the ultimate goal of keeping ourselves and those around us safe.
Fittingly, in her video clip this week, noted fleet professional Katherine Vigneau, CAFM, gives us her thoughts on effective ways she has found to deal with the pandemic.
In his latest Call to Action column, Ed Pierce offers sage advice for exhibitors and sponsors on how best to benefit from virtual trade conference participation. Ed says, “Given the ability to ‘attend’ a conference without leaving home, there is every reason to believe that many decision-makers will take advantage of a virtual event, ensuring real value for exhibitors and sponsors."
Stay safe, everyone. Our hearts go out to our Atlantic Coast friends dealing with the devastating effects of hurricane Isaias.
Janice Sutton
Editor in Chief
“Promise me you’ll always remember: You’re braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.”—Christopher Robin to Pooh, A.A. Milne
Holman Enterprises Partners with Lordstown Motors
The strategic partnership is poised to help organizations seamlessly integrate the Lordstown Endurance into their commercial fleet operations
Holman Enterprises, a global automotive services organization, today announced a new partnership with Lordstown Motors, an Ohio-based original equipment manufacturer of all-electric, light-duty fleet vehicles. The strategic partnership will help to introduce the Lordstown Endurance™, the first all-electric commercial pickup truck, to vocational fleet operators across North America.
“For more than nine decades, Holman Enterprises has embraced innovative automotive technology and services on behalf of our customers. We believe Lordstown Motors’ commercial fleet strategy is a major step forward for the industry as a growing number of organizations look to integrate electric vehicles into their fleet operations,” said Chris Conroy, president and CEO, Holman Business Services. “The Endurance has the potential to deliver both immediate and long-term benefits to vocational fleet operators and we’re excited to help introduce the versatile pickup truck to this segment of the industry.”
