Transportation is the bloodline of a city. It is one of the fundamental elements that shape our communities and power social and economic development. In North America, we all enjoy the freedom and conveniences of driving in a car to go to our destinations. However, as we observed an increasing level of congestion, carbon emissions […]
Smart cities combine the power of data and digital technologies to improve our quality of living and help us make better decisions. More specifically they put IoT (Internet of things) sensors and embedded technologies to work and collect data and information to help businesses and municipalities better manage fleet operations, improve fleet safety, and increase […]
During a time when distracted driving is at an all-time high, the need for the safe and quick arrival of first responders is critical. However, with so many vehicles on the road, emergency responders and roadway operators are at constant risk of being struck or involved in collisions. Not only can gridlock stop responders from […]
Technology is advancing at impressive rates. When speaking about telematics, artificial intelligence has played a critical role in the innovation and development of many solutions for vehicle-based businesses. If you have yet to implement telematics initiatives using AI advancements, it is time to do it as there are 5 noticeable benefits that arise. Artificial Intelligence […]
With the world changing, businesses need to stay innovative and agile so they can remain profitable. Doing this will allow them to succeed in nearly any environment or circumstance that may arise. In reference to current events, the COVID-19 pandemic has caused many businesses around the world to change how they operate – with most […]
Many organizations are implementing new initiatives to allow for better social distancing. While some businesses have been able to allow for work from home opportunities, others have had to drastically change how they operate. When speaking to the transportation industry, new and innovative forms of technology can be used to maintain social distancing. In fact, […]
As many already know, the world has greatly changed over the last few weeks. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused the public to adjust the way they live in order to reduce the spread of the virus. While it may be easy to focus on the limitations that social distancing and work from home recommendations bring, […]
Technology continues to advance at impressive rates which means more industries are finding innovative ways to use it. Currently, technology has advanced to allow for the creation of telematics – an information telecommunication technology that is growing in popularity in the vehicle sector. Even though telematics is more widely known for its use with vehicles […]
There are many unexpected costs that can arise in fleet operations, and recently, managers are focusing on the costs associated with downtime. As these costs can add up to cost businesses hundreds if not thousands of dollars, it’s something that needs to be addressed. Specifically, what is causing downtime, how productivity is halted and how […]
Last week we discussed how many fleet managers are turning their attention to dashcams as they’re not only useful for collecting video footage, but maintaining communication and improving training. While we previously discussed where the initial interest of these camera solutions came from and what fleet managers typically learn from solutions providers, in Part 2 […]