Fleet Management News & Business Info | Commercial Carrier Journal
Issue link: http://read.uberflip.com/i/117975
technology Qualcomm offers fuel level, trailer monitoring Q ualcomm Enterprise Services last month launched its Exact Fuel application designed to monitor and transmit fuel level information from the vehicle databus directly to fleet managers. With the information, trucking companies can identify discrepancies in fuel levels that may indicate theft, as well as make timelier and more informed fuel stop decisions that reduce out-of-route miles and improve cost efficiencies. Initially available for fleets using Qualcomm���s Mobile Computing Platform 110 and 200, the Exact Fuel application transmits fuel level, time and location data regularly to fleet managers. Additionally, QES launched its Trailer ABS Connect application designed to deliver information about trailer location and status from Meritor���s trailer and tractor anti-lock braking systems. InBrief Continued on page 34 ��� Volvo Trucks North America entered into agreements with Telogis and Trimble, owner of PeopleNet, to develop future fleet management services. ��� XRS Corp. debuted its new XRS mobile platform for compliance and fleet optimization at the Truckload Carriers Association Annual Conference in Las Vegas last month. ��� Spireon will supply its FleetLocate Rich Data Trailer Management system to Premier Trailer Leasing, a nationwide provider of semi-trailer rental and leasing with a 20,000-trailer fleet. ��� Verizon is rolling out Networkfleet���s telemat- Introducing the Webasto SmarTemp Control. Life just got more comfortable. The SmarTemp Control from Webasto is a revolutionary temperature controller that works with Air Top 2000 ST bunk heaters. Precisely manage the comfort of your bunk with a turn of a dial. No more idling to stay warm. No more guessing at the temperature. Maintain constant bunk temperatures and lower fuel costs. With Webasto SmarTemp Control, life just got more comfortable. ics system on the Verizon Wireless network as well as its own 18,000-vehicle fleet. ��� Rair added employment screening to its suite of compliance services to further streamline the driver qualification process. ��� Navman Wireless USA added a Driver Behavior feature set to its OnlineAVL2 fleet tracking system, enabling fleet operators Controls Webasto Air Top 2000 ST bunk heaters n Displays set temperature and ambient bunk temperature n Large backlit LCD screen n Provides preventive maintenance reminders n Displays heater diagnostic codes n Easy connection for PC diagnostics n Call us: 1.800.215.7010 Online: SmarTempControl.com 32 commercial carrier journal CLIENT: WEBASTO PUB: FLEET MAINTENANCE SIZE: 4.563w X 7.375h CCJ_0413_TechDept2.indd COLOR: CMYK | safety and fuel efficiency by their behavior. Interested in trucking technology? Scan the barcode or go to www.goo.gl/Ph9JK to subscribe to the CCJ Technology Weekly e-mail newsletter. Text INFO to 205-289-3554 or visit www.ccjdigital.com/info april 2013 ��� LEA ��� JENNIFER ROUND: 1 ��� CHARLIE ��� KIM PROOF DUE: 32 to identify drivers who are compromising ��� COLLEEN ��� MARIE ��� CRAIG ��� SHAYE DATE: 2/14 3/21/13 10:26 AM