New Apps Could Keep Drivers in Touch – And Out of Harm’s Way
“There’s an app for that,” or so said the salesman offering a customer his first smartphone. With the Apple Store alone listing something north of 1 million apps, that’s pretty close to true for anything you might want, and Google not far behind for its Android system.
Manufacturers are now racing to integrate smartphone apps into the very core of their in-car entertainment systems with the likes of Ford’s Sync 3, Apple CarPlay and Google Android Auto. In turn, software writers are looking for ways to come up with more creative apps to appeal to motorists.
A growing number of options are out there, including the wildly popular Waze, which can help drivers shift their routes to avoid traffic jams. But several others are under development that could allow you to modify your route for other reasons – including the ability to stay in touch, and to avoid bad drivers.
Meet Ruth Alfson, NAFA’s New President
At the recent NAFA Fleet Management Association’s Institute & Expo in Orlando, we took the opportunity to sit down for a few minutes and chat with NAFA’s newest president, Ruth Alfson, Fleet Manager for Serco, Inc.
Ruth began her fleet career in 1990 and like many new fleet managers, realized that she could more effectively manage her fleet if she could tap into an educational resource. And that resource was NAFA.
Telogis is Named Best Commercial Telematics Service Provider for 2015 at Telematics Update-Automotive
Telogis was honored as the Best Commercial Telematics Service Provider during an awards ceremony at the annual Telematics Update – Automotive (TU-Automotive) conference and exposition last week in Novi, Mich., highlighting the best companies in the connected car space.
The award was based on Telogis’ ongoing innovation and its strategic partnerships with leading automotive and equipment manufacturers to build its technologies into vehicles at the factory including: Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Volvo Trucks, Mack Trucks, Isuzu, Hino (a Toyota Group Company) and Manitowoc Cranes. This marks the second consecutive year Telogis has been honored with the Best Commercial Telematics Service Provider award.
A Powerful Fleet Card Solution
Shell’s Fleet Navigator card aims to be a total solution, providing controls and reporting - and it can be used anywhere MasterCard is accepted.
A Call to Action: The Best Defense Against Market Changes
By Ed Pierce, Founder, ITA Fleet Communications
News about imminent sales or mergers within the fleet industry is once again making headlines. And, conversation, speculation, concern, and anticipation rule! However, these changes ought to spur others in the industry to review their corporate strategic plans. After all, the best defense to market changes is a strong offense.
“What ifs” that were ruled out before might now come into play and require revisiting even a recent strategic planning process. With every change in status of a competitor or strategic partner, especially a company involved in your supply chain, there are new threats and new opportunities. Presumed strengths and weaknesses change, too. Consequently, your strategy, too, may need adjustment.
