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November 2015

Fleet Management News & Business Info | Commercial Carrier Journal

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48 commercial carrier journal | november 2015 technology comm's GT 1100 dry van tracking and RT 6000+ cold chain monitoring sys- tems to track temperature, mileage, fuel levels, operational condition, alarm events and GPS position. • Pegasus TransTech announced an integration to give carriers that use McLeod Software the ability to transmit real-time information to their drivers' smartphones through its Transflo Mobile+ app. Carriers will be able to interface their load workflow through McLeod Software's Load - Master Enterprise Symphony Mobile Communications Module. Additional functionality includes video training content, driver scorecards, safety information, company news and up - dates, two-way messaging and driver validation to confirm mobile phone registration. • ALK Technologies, a provider of geologistics solutions and naviga - tion software, and McLeod Software announced that ALK's PC Miler 29 routing, mileage and mapping soft- ware has been tested successfully and approved for use with McLeod's Load- Master and PowerBroker products. • J.J. Keller & Associates announced that four fleets with a combined 10,000 drivers have signed up for its soon-to-be-released Driver Data - Sense, a data management service designed to create a holistic view of compliance from hours-of-service data captured automatically from paper logs and electronic logging device systems. • Pegasus TransTech announced that Covenant Transportation Group (CCJ Top 250, No. 37) implemented Transflo Mobile+ to give its 4,000-plus drivers access to tools and functional - ity to help make their jobs easier. The Chattanooga, Tenn.-based truckload company is using customizations with Transflo Mobile+ to integrate features of the app directly into driv - ers' workflows. • Skybitz was selected by Bison Trans- port (CCJ Top 250, No. 70) to help im- prove trailer utilization and improve trailer counts. Bison said factors in its decision included product reliability, intuitive Web services, customer service and the convenience of a subscription platform that eliminates any upfront capital investment. InBrief Omnitracs unifies brand platform O mnitracs, a provider of fleet management tech- nologies, unfurled its new brand platform that features a redesign of its corporate logo, an original tagline, refined core messaging and design treatments. "Over the past few years and through a series of strategic acquisitions, Omnitracs has grown to become a global force in comprehensive fleet management solutions for fleets of all sizes, whether private or for-hire," said John Graham, Om- nitracs chief executive officer. "The new brand platform, from creative to messaging, properly aligns our distinct business units under the power of a single well-respected brand – Omnitracs." What operated as independent units – Roadnet, XRS, Sylectus and Analytics – now are fully integrated products within Omnitracs' portfolio that includes compliance, safety and security, productivity, telematics and tracking, transportation management system products, planning and delivery, data and analytics, and professional services. "Our new unified branding reflects the alignment of our business units into a single end-to-end solution portfolio offering our customers greater insight into their business and higher profits from their fleets," said Jim Gardner, vice president of marketing. A cornerstone of Omnitracs' new brand is its signature, comprising the logo and tagline. The modern symbol that accompanies the "Omnitracs" logotype illustrates motion, innovation and convergence. The company said its new 'innovation. driven.' tagline speaks to its core attributes and reflects its inventive nature and focus on deliver- ing reliable and valuable solutions. – Aaron Huff Omnitracs says its new 'innova- tion. driven.' tagline speaks to the company's core attributes and reflects its inventive nature. Honeywell launches Dolphin CT50 mobile computer H oneywell's latest mobile computer, the Dolphin CT50, is designed for the frontline worker in transport and logistics, field service, direct store delivery and warehouse environments. Featuring an all-touch interface, the Dolphin CT50 is suited for scan-intensive applications and mission-critical activities that improve route efficiency, ensure more accurate delivery windows and heighten customer service with real-time scheduling. Users can select either Windows Embedded 8.1 Handheld or Android 4.4 KitKat op- erating systems with an upgrade path to the Windows 10 and Android 6.0 Marshmal- low platforms. The operating system versatility offers compatibility with other devices such as tablets and personal computers. The Dolphin CT50 is built on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 series processor, an architecture that gives mobile workers the ability to collect and process data while using multiple applications. It includes Wi-Fi and 4G/LTE connectivity for business-critical applications and rich multimedia. Honeywell also offers accessories to support scan-intensive use cases, such as a scan handle, docking systems and vehicle cradles. – Aaron Huff Honeywell's Dolphin CT50 features imaging hardware and decoding software designed to facilitate fast and accurate omni- channel barcode reading.

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