Fleet Management News & Business Info | Commercial Carrier Journal
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40 COMMERCIAL CARRIER JOURNAL | APRIL 2015
technology
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eopleNet, a provider of fleet mobility platforms,
announced an upgrade to the underlying mapping
technology of its Web-based user interface. The company
has replaced its use of Google Maps with the ALK Maps
interactive mapping platform.
The companies said that with the new interface, fleet
managers will gain access to mapping features designed
by ALK specifically for the transportation industry, along
with weather radar and traffic-level overlays, helping users
to better visualize routes to enhance route planning and
scheduling, the companies said.
The new mapping technology gives PeopleNet an in-
novation platform to provide better tools to help fleets be
more efficient and safe, said Mark Kessler, general man-
ager of PeopleNet's Trucking division.
"By harnessing ALK's advanced mapping technology, we
will now have the ability to influence future features and
services based on the requirements of individual customer
fleets," said Tom Dorazio, director of product manage-
ment for PeopleNet.
The new map interface also gives PeopleNet users new
automated workflow tools designed to deliver dispatch-
specific information on each vehicle pertinent for ap-
proaches, arrivals and departures. Information displayed
on the map or integrated with office workflow can include
estimated time of arrival, actual arrival time, estimated
time of departure, fuel levels, odometer tracking, distance
from actual stop, and date and time of last check call.
PeopleNet and ALK, both owned by Trimble, made the
announcement during the annual Truckload Carriers As-
sociation convention held last month in Kissimmee, Fla.
– Aaron Huff
PeopleNet upgrades Web interface with ALK Maps
ALK's map interface gives PeopleNet users new automated workflow
tools designed to deliver dispatch-specific information on each vehicle.
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