The Continuing Evolution of Telematics Technology
First in a Series on the Benefits and How to Select, Implement and Optimize
By Randy Read, President, EnVue Telematics
There are many good telematics products in the marketplace today. The basic platforms of most of these products have more similarities than they do differentiators. The “secret sauce,” if you will, is in how we use telematics to produce and optimize value -- value that is quantifiable and sustainable.
My focus will not be to promote any particular product but to share my experiences and best practices; ideas I have gathered from working with companies of all different sizes in all types of business verticals and with products from a number of different providers.
The purpose of my article today, and the subsequent ones to follow are to share some of the proven strategies for how to create sustainable, maximum value for your organization with the use of telematics and complementary technology products, and how to enhance the values your existing technologies can deliver.
Proper Sourcing Of Commercial Vehicles Influences Business Success
Vehicles purchased and operated in a commercial setting are more significant to successful business operations than most people would anticipate.
These commercial vehicles are typically critical for accomplishing the company’s mission and effectively serving their customers.
Choosing the partner that builds your commercial vehicles is a critical decision for your company and should take into consideration factors that extend beyond price. Cost, operational efficiency and uptime are all important factors to evaluate when selecting the proper commercial vehicle for your business.
Read of the article by Bob Raybuck, Director of Technical Services, NTEA
Don’t Let an Extra Hour Throw You Off Course — Tips for Navigating the Time Change
By: Art Liggio, CEO and President of Driving Dynamics
For those of us who have reverted from Daylight-Saving Time to Standard Time, be careful! Unaccustomed to the early onset of darkness, drivers struggle as their internal clocks are trying to adjust, and even once that happens, there are still additional challenges.
While it’s hard to believe that gaining an hour can put someone at risk, multiple traffic safety studies conclude that there is an increase in the average number of collisions following the end of Daylight-Saving Time. In particular, according to the National Road Safety Foundation, higher crash rates occur in the late afternoon due to the reduced visibility from an earlier sunset and drowsiness.
New Study Finds TRUCE Software Delivers 360% ROI
Independent research supports TRUCE’s CMDM technology as an effective solution for combating mobile device distractions while driving
TRUCE Software released the results of its November 2019 TRUCE-commissioned study conducted by Forrester Consulting coined, ‘The Total Economic Impact™ of TRUCE Software.’
The study concluded that a composite organization based on characteristics of interviewed companies utilizing TRUCE to support mobile device policies and eliminate distracted driving in their fleets achieved a payback in less than three months and a 360% return on investment over three years.
The Best Cars, Trucks And SUVs At The 2019 Los Angeles Auto Show
Audi
As part of the 2019 Los Angeles Auto Show, Elon Musk, Tesla Motors’ CEO introduced Tesla’s new Cybertruck with supposedly invincible armored glass windows - a steel ball shattered the glass with a big bang.
Ford is taking a big risk using one of its most iconic badges—the Mustang—to make a splash in the EV segment. The new pony car is technically a small SUV.
The much-awaited 2019 Audi e-Tron SUV went on sale last May. Now, Audi brings us the e-Tron Sportback.
Read the article at Forbes.
