Equipment Reviews

  The Utech GPSTab ELD  How Does the GPSTab ELD Work? The GPSTab ELD provides fleet owners and truck drivers with a user-friendly dashboard to quickly and accurately track HOS. While other ELDs make it difficult to manage split sleeper berth, GPSTab’s clocks make it simple for dispatchers and drivers to implement this feature, helping your drivers stay safe, and your company gets your full driving hours each day.  Live, 24/7 customer support is available 365 days a year to help you with any questions that you may have. While other companies tend to charge an extra $20 monthly for this service, it is included in the $29 monthly fee with GPSTab. GPSTab is ideal for larger fleets, and flexible enough to be used in small fleets. With a dedicated account rep, your onboarding process is simplified to ensure that your installations and integrations are set up smoothly.  Downloading information for IFTA reporting is free of charge, unlike other companies who charge $15 ...

  The Utech GPS Tab Dash Cam  How Does the Utech GPS Tab Dash Cam Work? The Utech GPS Tab is a camera that records the driver’s behavior and location. On top of location tracking, this camera tracks dangerous activities in real-time, such as an unbuckled seat belt or texting while driving. If the driver continues unsafe driving habits, the footage gets uploaded to the cloud and management can then review the footage. Additionally, the technology can prove a driver remained attentive during an accident. Research has found that 75% of trucking-related accidents are not the driver’s fault. Carriers and companies can easily deem a driver is at fault without these recordings.  This safety feature has helped the GPS Tab camera receive an average rating of 4.8 stars from 1,014 reviews. Utech GPS Tab Dash Cam FAQs The GPSTab Dash Cam comes with many features to enhance safe driving. However, it’s natural for carriers to have questions. We covered some frequently asked q...

  Motive Vehicle Gateway What Is a Vehicle Gateway? A vehicle gateway is a device that provides real-time GPS tracking and has electronic logging device (ELD) capabilities. The devices give engine diagnostics, driver workflows and have built-in Wi-Fi hotspots to help drivers remain productive, keep operating costs low, and manage compliance. It’s a tool every fleet manager needs for their business.  How Does a Vehicle Gateway Work? A vehicle gateway combines data from various built-in and accessory sensors to provide a complete and intuitive view of the fleet. It only takes a few minutes to install and can be mounted in a discreet location to minimize tampering.  The small black box fits in one hand and plugs into your vehicle’s diagnostic port so they can collect information regarding engine diagnostics, fuel efficiency, and driver productivity.  On older vehicles, connect the device to the 9-pin diagnostic port, which is to the left of the footw...

  ELD Chrome by Pedigree Technologies How Does the ELD Chrome Work? The ELD Chrome is an easy to install electronic logging device that your company can utilize for your fleets. Once you have it connected to your vehicle you can keep track of it and easily keep accounts of your actions.  The ELD Chrome’s tools for managing logs are easier than most. Drivers can tap on their grid to change existing log entries, or press and hold to add new status changes. When adding a past status change, the system automatically fills in the location and time to minimize tedious data entry.  The carrier is given similar tools for making suggested edits from the back office interface. The grid style feels like a familiar paper log, complete with locations written vertically below the graph. Pedigree ELD Chrome FAQ Here are some of the more frequently asked questions regarding the ELD Chrome and Pedigree Technologies as a whole.  Does the ELD Chrome Follow Mandates? The team ...

  Verizon Connect GPS How Does the Verizon Connect GPS Work? The Verizon Connect GPS includes certain features that are in compliance with all compliant-related requirements, including an electronic logging device and all that international fuel tax agreements entail. The Verizon Connect GPS tracking software also combines the vehicle’s location data with the equipment’s performance data. This is impressive because it allows you to analyze the daily operations, improve daily operations, and achieve enhanced efficiency. The platform uses telematics and GPS tracking as well.  This enables businesses and fleet managers to access their vehicles’ live locations as well as their current status. Verizon Connect software interprets all telematics data and automatically updates vehicle tracking information via desktop or mobile application, too.  Verizon Connect GPS FAQ Here are the most frequently asked questions about the Verizon Connect GPS. What Is Ver...