Fleet Management News & Business Info | Commercial Carrier Journal
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36 commercial carrier journal | february 2016 technology • Orbcomm, a provider of ma- chine-to-machine and Internet of Things systems, launched 11 next-generation OG2 satellites designed to provide subscrib - ers with faster message deliv- ery, larger message sizes and better coverage at higher lati- tudes while increasing network capacity. The satellites also offer the company's Automatic Identification System to receive and report transmissions from AIS-equipped vessels for ship tracking and other maritime navigational and safety efforts, increasing asset visibility. • Pegasus TransTech, a mobile and business process automa - tion provider, designed a new portal to enable clients to per- sonalize the way information is presented to commercial driv- ers. Clients can use self-service functionality to manage video notifications, ensuring drivers have immediate access to mes - saging and communications at the right time and place. • Wex, a provider of corporate payment systems, and QuikTrip Corp. entered into a merchant agreement that provides Wex Fleet One Over-The-Road card - holders with 3-cent rebates for every gallon pumped at any of QuikTrip's 29 high-speed diesel locations. • Ram Mounts' IntelliSkin protective device case now is available for the entire lineup of current Apple tablets and phones. IntelliSkin features an integrated power connector designed to be compatible with any GDS charging dock, which helps prevent damage to the device charging port and creates a universal docking platform compatible with any device wrapped in the case. • LinkeDrive, a provider of mobile applications designed to increase fuel efficiency, driver retention and safety, announced that Transpro Bur - gener – a Fort Collins, Colo.- based dry bulk carrier serving the Western United States and Canada – is expanding its use INBRIEF TruckerLine offers resumé- building 'driving score' A "driving score" now is available in TruckerLine, a Web- based platform and mobile app that drivers can use to build their career profiles and give interested parties one-click access to information and paperwork. TruckerLine, developed by Outset Partners, is designed to allow drivers to market themselves better, apply for jobs more easily and stay in touch with other drivers. The application is available for download through the Google Play and Apple app stores for smartphones and tablets. Through a new partnership with Zendrive, TruckerLine users now can "record" specific hauls via Zendrive's smartphone technology that measures driving behaviors. These mea- surements produce a driver score on TruckerLine that drivers can use to showcase their professional abilities. "Zendrive's technology is another step for TruckerLine's drivers to bolster their career reputations with an accurate measurement of their skills," said Pat Fowler, TruckerLine co- founder and chief technology officer. "This technology provides additional peace of mind for employers, brokers and shippers with a tangible measurement that adds to certifica- tions and experience to create a full picture of any professional driver." Zendrive attaches a "reputation index" to drivers that reflects factors such as speeding, hard brakes, sharp accelerations, swerving, length of time driving, time of day and more. "We want to provide drivers with insights into their tendencies and behavior to help them improve over time, making them more attractive to employers and better profession- als overall," said Jonathan Matus, Zendrive chief executive officer. – Aaron Huff TruckerLine is designed to allow drivers to market themselves, apply for jobs and stay in touch with other drivers. Comdata creates hotel network for fleets, drivers C omdata, a provider of electronic payment systems, launched the Comdata Hotel Network for the transportation market. The program allows carriers and drivers to manage and reduce costs related to hotel stays. The network, powered by CLC Lodging, is designed to help over-the-road drivers quickly find lodging options when needed – such as for rest periods, maintenance events or training – through a network of 12,000 participating North American lodging loca- tions. Check-in and payment is expedited with a Comdata card, which secures a room and guarantees discounts of 20 percent or more off the lowest published rate. The Comdata Hotel Network includes a mobile app that allows drivers to identify loca- tions, review the nightly rate and savings offered by each property and screen for on-site truck parking. By using a Comdata card, drivers do not need to pay with cash or personal credit cards. For the fleet, the Comdata program reduces the need to manage reimburse- ments while offering the same level of visibility, reporting and controls they use to man- age fuel and other driver expenditures. "Our research shows that 85 percent of carriers have no negotiated rates for hotels stays, but a majority of them acknowledge regular use," said Greg Secord, president of North American Trucking at Comdata. "The average driver spends nearly $2,000 on hotel rooms per year." – Aaron Huff The Comdata Hotel Network is designed to help over-the-road drivers quickly find lodging options when needed.