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Sep 1, 2011

* Study - Europe - On board computers: solicit and integrate them ...

The onboard computer connected to the driver is gaining ground

Brussels,Belgium -Truck & Business, by Hendrik Despiegelaere -30 June 2011: -- The first onboard computers had only a limited number of functions (control of mileage, driving times and rest periods) and a limited form of communication... The basic functions of an onboard computer is the recording time (driving, resting, working), management control (receipt of orders, confirmation of the execution, etc..), Communication (GSM , messages, voice mail, speakerphone), navigation, positioning and vehicle tracking... With these basic functions, it is already possible to manage the salary administration, monitoring of drivers and vehicles, but also reduce costs through better communication by monitoring the consumption and driving style of drivers or maintenance more efficient. But the onboard computer also allows to optimize rounds and deal more quickly to unexpected situations... In addition to the onboard computer connected to the vehicle (still the most common), the onboard computer connected to the driver is gaining ground. The drivers want to keep their own data and their communication. In addition, control of hours is more important since the introduction of the week and 48 hours of driving time, rest and work tougher...

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Oct 9, 2009

Onboard Systems * USA - Are Safe, Providers Say

Arlington,VA,USA -Transport Topics, by Dan Leone -7 Oct 2009: -- Manufacturers of onboard communication systems for trucking defended their products’ safety, and some said that they can be used with minimal distraction from driving... Norm Ellis, vice president of Qualcomm Inc.’s telematics unit, said that the technology provider “believes it is important that any regulatory action involving a ban on texting while driving also take into consideration the important benefits of mobile computing systems used by commercial fleets”... Tom Cuthbertson, director of industry solutions for Xata Corp., said he was “confident that our products will comply with the proposed bans”... Cuthbertson said the company’s onboard systems have been “designed so drivers cannot read or respond to electronic messages received on their in-cab devices if their vehicle is in motion,” and the company recommends that users “completely disable the delivery and readability of text to the in-cab devices when trucks are in motion”... Brian McLaughlin, chief operating officer of PeopleNet, said, “Transportation Secretary LaHood is right that safety should be everyone’s number one priority. Onboard computing providers are focused on safety, and these devices offer features intended to eliminate distracted driving..." (Photo from redoubtreporter: A computer console in a truck, used by drivers to interface with routers)

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