Calamp

  Fleet telematics devices and smart dash cams are valuable tools for fleet operators who seek to improve safety, reduce wear and tear on vehicles and minimize liability . Drivers increasingly accept this technology as part of the job. But some still balk at the idea of being watched by “Big Brother,” and unions and their members may push back over privacy concerns or fear the data will be used to penalize or even terminate drivers. Overcoming these objections comes down to convincing unions and drivers of the benefits of the technology, assuaging fears over how the data will be used and reminding drivers that smart dash cams and fleet telematics devices are necessary safety features in today’s world. Emphasize the driver benefits One way to ease concerns about the technology is to drive home the fact that it protects drivers, including those who are falsely accused of causing an accident. The truck or van driver always seems to get the blame when there’s a crash. Until fleet dash ...

  A stretched-to-the-limits supply chain has highlighted trucking’s essential role in transporting goods throughout the country. But a trailer shortage that’s forecasted to extend far into 2022 is forcing trucking companies to make do with the trailers they already have. As a result, improving trailer-to-tractor ratios by maximizing trailer utilization has become even more important than ever. Trailer utilization refers to the percentage of cargo space that’s used, and also to the percentage of time a trailer is on the road making money for the company. It’s common for less-than-truckload companies to underutilize the capacity in their trailers. It’s also common for trailers to sit idle at least 30% of the time. Every minute a trailer is parked in the yard or the maintenance shop, the company’s return on investment in that trailer is reduced. One reason trailers sit idle is the increased use of drop-and-hook, designed to maximize drivers’ time. Companies need extra trailers to ensu...

Few parts of the enterprise have transformed more radically over the years than the supply chain as companies struggle to navigate global sourcing, just-in-time delivery models, and unprecedented customer expectations for product availability and delivery speed. Ironically, while companies are leveraging extended supply chain networks and heavy outsourcing to meet these challenges, these solutions create a significant new problem: lost visibility. Lost visibility into your supply chain means lost value. The good news is that the right telematics and related technologies can help maintain powerful visibility and control over even the most complex global supply chain networks Among the many impacts of the Amazon effect is heightened demand for consumer visibility into availability and shipping logistics, from the first mile to the last. Not surprisingly, businesses see value in getting the right supply chain visibility to meet those customer expectations and ensure efficiencies in their ...