Category: Connected Fleet News

Spot loads on DAT One settled 11% lower week over week; truck posts and linehaul rates moved little

Spot loads on DAT One settled 11% lower week over week; truck posts and linehaul rates moved little

| October 15, 2024

The impact of hurricanes Helene and Milton has been largely regional, except for industries like automotive production with nationwide supply chains rooted in the Southeast On the SpotFreight Trends from DAT One and DAT iQSpot market data for Oct 6-12, 2024 (Week 41) Spot loads on DAT One settled 11% lower week over week; truck […]

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Bridgestone and Geotab Announce Data-Driven Fleet Optimization Collaboration

Bridgestone and Geotab Announce Data-Driven Fleet Optimization Collaboration

| October 15, 2024

Geotab ITS will leverage anonymized fleet insights such as location, speed, vehicle type and transportation routes to further develop a connected vehicle mobility ecosystem  Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) and Geotab, a global leader in connected vehicle solutions,  announced a strategic collaboration using data to enhance fleet optimization. Working together will empower Bridgestone and Geotab to further […]

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Lytx’s “State of the Data: Nashville” Report Uncovers Music City’s Riskiest Roadways and Times to Drive

Lytx’s “State of the Data: Nashville” Report Uncovers Music City’s Riskiest Roadways and Times to Drive

| October 14, 2024

As its roads become more congested and as habitual infractions result in more frequent incidents, the industry faces a sense of urgency to operate safely and efficiently every time it travels within or through the region.”  Lytx® Inc., video safety and video telematics, released a new report, “State of the Data: Nashville”. As the U.S. […]

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Volvo Trucks Taps AI for Adaptive Maintenance, Uptime Enhancements as Part of Blue Service Contract

Volvo Trucks Taps AI for Adaptive Maintenance, Uptime Enhancements as Part of Blue Service Contract

| October 14, 2024

Powered by proprietary artificial intelligence (AI) models, the adaptive maintenance system adjusts service intervals dynamically based on factors such as fuel consumption, idle time, and oil samples Volvo Trucks North America has unveiled significant enhancements to its Blue Service Contract, a dealer-managed preventive maintenance solution designed to maximize fleet uptime and efficiency. Powered by proprietary […]

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Motive Launches First-Of-Its-Kind First Responder Service for Commercial Vehicle Drivers To Get Life-Saving Assistance Faster

Motive Launches First-Of-Its-Kind First Responder Service for Commercial Vehicle Drivers To Get Life-Saving Assistance Faster

| October 14, 2024

First Responder ensures drivers receive the urgent care they need even faster, reducing the amount of time it takes for 911 to verify incidents and helping dispatchers deploy appropriate resources faster Motive, the AI-powered Integrated Operations Platform, announced a first-of-its-kind first responder service for drivers of commercial vehicles that expedites emergency response in the event […]

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TomTom provides enhanced navigation to IVECO commercial vehicles 

TomTom provides enhanced navigation to IVECO commercial vehicles 

| October 10, 2024

TomTom is increasingly working with OEMs around the world to ensure operators and drivers always have the best, most efficient routes possible TomTom (TOM2), the location technology specialist, has been selected by IVECO, a brand of Iveco Group and a market-leading manufacturer of light, medium,  and heavy commercial vehicles, to power its navigation solution in […]

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