PowerFleet

Powerfleet takes the high cost and complexity out of data integrations.

With the right technology, fleets can confidently weather any storm.

PowerFleet’s real-time visibility solutions have completely transformed fleet management.

PowerFleet data helps increase driver utilization by relieving them from having to chase equipment or wait longer than needed at facilities.

Amid high rates and tight capacity, fleets must make do with what they have and minimize errors that can lead to significant cargo losses.

Much of the supply chain stress stems from a lack of labor, infrastructure and the widespread lack of technology.

With all of the fuss around holiday sales, not much attention is being paid to holiday returns, which could cause an even bigger headache for retailers.

The quick movement of chassis and containers at the port, warehouse and yard is key to regaining supply chain efficiency.

From yard management and ELD integrations to payments and email programs, companies displayed their FreightTech during F3.

Investments in cold chain visibility and control solutions help ensure the integrity of the cargo and efficient capacity use when capacity is scarce.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that distribution and logistics employment from 2019 to 2022 is expected to grow almost 30%.

Anthony Smith and Zach Strickland debate the fixes for port congestion on this episode of Freightonomics.

“With all the difficulty with hiring, technology is an obvious answer,” said Zach Strickland.

Positive feedback from mechanics, dispatchers and management helped Day & Ross choose PowerFleet for its U.S. fleet.

14% of carriers polled said they don’t understand what a 3G sunset means for their fleets.

The recent chip shortage crisis isn’t helping matters.

The brilliant thing about implementing telematic solutions is that efforts towards energy efficiency also improve the bottom line.

PowerFleet offers in-cab and exterior camera technology, as well as visibility for the freight pallets inside the trailer.

Shippers leaning toward private fleets need to consider the risk, as well as how to optimize warehouses, trailers and containers.

PowerFleet has helped thousands of customers transition from analog to 2G, 3G and now, 4G/LTE.

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Fleets on the East Coast need to make every attempt to maximize capacity and assets

If many fleets procrastinate to avoid a disruptive transition, there could be a shortage of equipment.

PowerFleet’s LV-400 allows users to remotely monitor and make changes to the reefer trailer from their PC.

Four Israeli companies have secured contracts with Pointer in the past year.

“Driver detention is a leading cause of lost earnings and driver dissatisfaction,” said Elkins.

In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, the CEO of flatbed operator Daseke has stepped down, plus project44 accuses FourKites of defamation over alleged emails sent to board members, and a key index covering transportation, inventory and warehousing, is suggesting a possible slowdown in the supply chain.

Nucor Tubular Products and PowerFleet on Tuesday announced a partnership.

Zach Strickland and Anthony Smith count down the best episodes during this crazy year for freight markets.

How important are cold chain logistics to vaccine distribution? PowerFleet CEO joins the show to discuss.

Buying online and picking up in store puts massive pressure on redistribution centers.

One in four vaccines loses its integrity during transit.

“Regional carriers often step in to fill those critical gaps,” said Elizabeth Elkins.

The technology needs to be modular, meaning you can pick and choose how you want to instrument your fleet.

PowerFleet telematics will be deployed on more than 1,000 pieces of Ryder’s material-handling equipment at over 30 sites across North America.

“When you’re trying to bring loads into a COVID-19-affected world, it’s like a Rubik’s cube with 14 sides.”

Technologies like Bluetooth low-energy sensors and mesh networking can help fleets stay in contact with their drivers at all times.

Doug Hoehn said that during the height of COVID-19, location tracking was a necessity.

“The government is going to insist on more regulations and more demands for temperature moderating systems,” said Tim Shasserre, president of Cooling Concepts.

PowerFleet is working with the French Red Cross to track and manage shipment that carries healthcare equipment and supplies.

The analytics function of this software can ultimately save fleets money, but it will be a team effort.

“Carriers without existing loads entering these markets should be able to find loads with relative ease on the spot market this week.”

Anthony and Zach talk to Chris Wolfe, CEO of PowerFleet, about how COVID-19 has impacted supply chains and what the resurgence in cases may do to inhibit their recovery.

“Our data shows that Powerfleet’s over-the-road customers have not only rebounded, but have surpassed the pre-March 13th levels by nearly 7%,” said Daniel Romary.

“The most critical commodity we trade in with drivers today is hours,” said Norm Thomas of Powerfleet.

If a sector or industry goes down due to COVID-19 and a carrier hasn’t diversified, that carrier might be following it.

“Each morning at 6:00 a.m., Chris Hoisington at Kraft Heinz receives an emailed report detailing everyone who touched the forklift on the previous day.”

As the COVID-19 crisis deepens, it is critical for logistics workers to make sure they stay safe as they continue to keep the economy running.

“The last place I picked up, I couldn’t even come inside the building to use the bathroom,” said Chicago-based driver Bob Stanton.

It’s imperative that consumers standing in line for a vaccine aren’t receiving a vaccine only 60% effective, because it went out of temperature range.

Fleet tracking and vehicle management firm PowerFleet has developed a suite of solutions that are individually tailored to provide operational visibility for firms of different sizes and capacity.

Supply chains are a major source of carbon emissions. Switching to alternative fuel powertrains and improving equipment utilization levels can help reduce footprint.

Ransomware could cripple our nation’s transportation infrastructure if firms don’t protect their data and demand more stringent security compliance.

The pharmaceutical industry loses at least $15 billion of product a year to temperature deviations that force cargo disposal.

Pest infestation within cold storage containers can cause major losses as companies are forced to discard entire shipments.

Technology to help with freight asset operations, sales and technology integration highlighted the third block of demonstrations at FreightWaves LIVE in Chicago on Nov. 12. WinMore is a provider of bid and tender collaboration software to help freight forwarders and brokers win more — get it? — contracted rate business, Mark Gamble, director of product […]

Until recently, driving safety was the key design consideration for most applications for cameras on commercial trucks. In-cab products record the driving environment, which can be analyzed to correct driver behavior or assign liability in an accident. Some companies train cameras on their drivers to detect if they are dozing off, which triggers a signal […]

I.D. Systems, which renamed itself PowerFleet, will keep the Pointer brand, a well established player in the international wireless truck asset management space.

Samuel Coraluzzo has deployed I.D. Systems’ PowerFleet LV9000 asset-tracking solution into its entire fleet. The deployment gives the fleet a full ELD with a customized workflow that tracks jobs from dispatch to completion in real-time.