Of all the costs associated with vehicle ownership, maintenance is probably the highest. The latest MiX Telematics white paper explains how to drastically reduce these maintenance costs by simply utilizing the reporting and automating capabilities of a full-featured telematics solution.

The operating cost of a work truck can far outweigh the acquisition cost based on maintenance, repairs, fuel economy, and more. Knowing where vehicles are in relation to customers’ needs is vital.

With shippers and receivers demanding tighter delivery windows, trucking companies are utilizing a range of technologies to more accurately predict when drivers will ­arrive at destinations.

The telematics-for-trucking market experienced a dramatic explosion in growth over the past three years, driven primarily by the federally mandated rollout of electronic logging devices across most of the longhaul trucking sector. Now that the industry has made that transition to electronic logs, the telematics market is bound to undergo a shakeout because there are more ELD suppliers than the industry needs.

The telematics industry is moving towards self-service in an effort to improve customer experience and the sometimes long-winded implementation process. This MiX Telematics white paper explores this trend and the many benefits it can provide to customers and telematics companies.

Fleet Complete, a Toronto-based provider of vehicle telematics and driver management software with operations in North America, Europe and Australia, has received an investment from Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan.

Features offered by telematics technology – like driver behavior monitoring, live tracking and reporting – are very important. However, your telematics partner must be able to provide supporting services and guidance that extend beyond the technology to help your fleet achieve business objectives and maximum return on investment. This white paper explores why Service for Life is a critical component in the success of your telematics journey.

When implementing a telematics solution, an in-depth telematics policy goes hand-in-hand with achieving driver buy-in: it defines why telematics is necessary, how the system works, and why drivers must use it. MiX Telematics recommends these essential elements to ensure the success of your telematics policy.