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At Pedigree Technologies, we value ensuring your fleet runs safely and efficiently. That’s why we’re excited to introduce our new coaching feature in OneView. This feature helps drivers improve road habits and enhances fleet performanc es  with simple, data-based feedback.   Driver Coaching  is a free feature available to any customer with drivable assets. It allows managers to oversee and guide drivers by tracking their actions and providing daily performance reports. The valuable feedback and a point system encourage self-correction and accountability.  Why Your Fleet Needs Driver Coaching    Keeping drivers safe isn’t just important—it’s necessary for the success of your fleet. Utilizing the coaching features from Pedigree Technologies can help reduce accidents and promote safe driving. The interactive features create a culture where everyone is responsible for improving safety.   Top Coachable Events Here’s how Driver Coaching can help:   1. Lower Accident Rates with Instant Feedback   Unsafe driving habits can lead to accidents, which are costly and dangerous. Driver Coaching provides daily reports summarizing their performance and provides feedback to drivers. This information helps them correct risky behaviors before they cause problems. By monitoring drivers regularly, you can keep your fleet safer and avoid unnecessary accidents.     2. Encourage Safe Driving Habits   Driver Coaching offers Configurable Scorecards that you can adjust to match your fleet’s specific goals. These scorecards highlight important safety metrics, as well as driver rankings amongst peers making sure that drivers always have safety in mind. By reinforcing safe driving habits, you can help your drivers make better choices on the road.      3. Address Safety Issues Quickly   Addressing minor safety concerns promptly is crucial to prevent them from escalating into major issues. In coaching, flags highlight areas of concern and prompt drivers to acknowledge any unsafe driving practices. Managers then monitor acknowledgments to track safety issues and drivers' compliance with safety protocols. Acknowledgment Tracking increases visibility into improvements over time, which helps facilitate the tracking of safety issues and meeting your company's goals effectively.     4. Give Drivers a Voice   Driver Coaching also focuses on fairness and accountability with an optional dispute feature. The disputes feature lets drivers dispute a stat, discuss it with their manager, and resolve any issues with their scores. This creates an environment of openness. Drivers feel empowered to contribute to their safety and performance, leading to increased safety and accountability across the fleet.     5. Track Progress and Celebrate Success    Improvement takes time, and it’s important to recognize when progress is made. Within the driver’s scorecard, you can track the driver’s progress and see how they are improving over time. Drivers can view their safety scores, understand how their driving affects these scores, and see how they rank compared to other drivers. This feature helps you know the impact of your safety efforts and motivates drivers to keep improving     Enhancing Driver Coaching with Integrated Telematics Solutions  Driver coaching features  are more effective when used with other technologies, such as ELDs (Electronic Logging Devices) and cameras. This combination offers a complete view of driver behavior and expands coaching possibilities.  ELDs  allow managers to coach on Hours of Service and compliance violations. Cameras  offer a variety of video safety events to coach on, such as speeding, tailgating, driver distractions, and more. Using these tools together, fleet managers can address a broader range of behaviors, addressing more safety and compliance issues.    Driver Coaching from Pedigree Technologies isn’t just about improving driver performance—it’s about creating a safer environment for your drivers and ensuring your fleet’s long-term success. Driver Coaching provides you with the tools to monitor, guide, and celebrate your drivers' progress, increasing safe driving habits. Safe drivers will reduce accidents, improve compliance, and strengthen your fleet's reputation.    If you’re ready to improve safety and performance in your fleet visit our  website  to learn more about how coaching can help your fleet’s overall safety and performance.

Have your equipment and vehicles worked overtime this summer? Keeping your fleet in tip- top shape can feel like a never-ending task, especially when logging extra hours or covering long distances. But what if you could work smarter, not harder, by preventing maintenance problems before they happen?   You can use telematic devices and tools like OneView's Fleet Maintenance Platform  to be proactive about maintenance. This helps reduce unexpected breakdowns, lower repair costs, and extend the life of your equipment and vehicles. Let's explore different preventative maintenance practices that will keep your fleet running smoothly with less effort.  What is Preventative Maintenance?   Preventative maintenance means keeping equipment and vehicles in good shape before they break down. It involves regular checks and repairs based on usage or set schedules. Monitoring maintenance history and the health of equipment and vehicles allows fleets to spot patterns and address issues early. Software that monitors equipment and vehicle health and schedules maintenance can streamline preventative maintenance practices.   Preventative Maintenance Practices     Scheduling Maintenance Based on Real-Time Data     Telematics devices provide real-time data on engine runtime, odometer readings, and PTO hours, enabling managers to schedule maintenance based on actual vehicle usage. For example, a vehicle with many engine hours will need maintenance sooner than one with fewer hours. This makes adjusting a fleet's service schedules to fit each asset's needs easy.  Fleet managers can receive real-time alerts when they meet certain conditions, including reminders for upcoming or overdue maintenance. This way, they never miss any service tasks.   Perform Regular Inspections    Regular inspections are crucial for catching early signs of wear and tear and maintaining fleet health. With OneView, fleet managers can automate preventative maintenance scheduling and create custom maintenance checklists, including detailed inspection forms.  Automated maintenance scheduling ensures that inspections occur regularly. Scheduling inspections can help find worn-out parts, low fluid levels, and other issues. This lets fleets fix these issues before they lead to costly breakdowns.  Customizable checklists and automated scheduling help people avoid overlooking maintenance tasks. These tools make it easier to uphold high standards of vehicle and equipment care and extend the lifespan of assets. Leveraging Machine Health Triage     OneView's Machine Health Triage  acts like a virtual technician. It uses important machine health data, like diagnostic trouble codes, to find possible problems and suggest solutions. This helps fleet managers to quickly find issues, track patterns, and create better preventative maintenance and repair plans. Machine Health Triage is an excellent solution for managing larger equipment fleets.   Managing Records and Reports    The Fleet Maintenance module  provides visibility to all maintenance records in one place, utilizing customizable dashboards for easy access and viewing. Fleet managers can also create detailed reports for each vehicle or piece of equipment. These dashboards and reports provide complete visibility of the health of their fleet. Providing information on maintenance status, fault code alerts, work orders, and more.   With dashboards and reporting , managers can also see the full maintenance history of their fleet. Reviewing maintenance history, like past repairs and service activities, can help managers spot patterns of recurring issues, inefficiencies, or potential equipment failures. They can make smart, data-based decisions to improve fleet performance and reduce costly downtime and unexpected repairs.   Reporting tools enable managers to forecast asset needs by reviewing service history and planning preventative maintenance practices effectively. This proactive approach makes sure that maintenance strategies use accurate data.   Smarter Fleet Management with Real-Time Insights     Using Pedigree Technologies Fleet Maintenance Platform helps fleets work smarter, not harder. Using telematics data and mobile inspection forms, they can catch problems early and keep their fleet in good shape. This approach helps to avoid sudden breakdowns, lower repair costs, and make equipment last longer.   With real-time updates, notifications, and easy-to-read reports, fleet managers can quickly make smarter, data-driven decisions that keep their fleet running smoothly and efficiently. Start working smarter today by taking a proactive approach with preventative measures and real-time insights from OneView, ensuring your fleet stays ahead of potential issues.  To learn more, contact us .

Supply chain disruptions are inevitable. Delays at ports, traffic jams, and unpredictable events can cause setbacks. A 2023 survey found that approximately 83% of companies reported experiencing supply chain disruptions within the past year. While fleets cannot stop external factors, they can manage many internal issues that lead to delays and disruptions.   This is where telematics comes in. By using telematics solutions, fleets can gather important data about their vehicles, equipment, and drivers. The data provides valuable insights into their operations, allowing them to make better business decisions.    Enhanced Supply Chain Visibility    Lost assets and delayed shipments can create major headaches for businesses. One effective solution is GPS asset tracking , which helps monitor the location of assets. With asset tracking, fleets can reduce the risk of lost goods and ensure they know where everything is during the delivery process. This visibility allows a company to respond quickly to problems and make route adjustments, helping to ensure timely deliveries.   Geofencing takes asset tracking a step further. It ensures that vehicles stay within specific routes or locations. If a vehicle strays from its designated path, the system triggers alerts. This helps you manage your assets more effectively and ensures that shipments stay on course.    Reduced Downtime    Vehicle breakdowns and unexpected equipment failures can disrupt shipments and slow delivery schedules. Maintenance managers can use telematic sensors to track important data, such as tire pressure , tire temperature, and DTC codes. This data enables managers to take quick action if an issue arises.      Fleet managers can reduce downtime and prevent delays in the supply chain by addressing maintenance issues early and implementing  preventative maintenance practices.  Properly maintained vehicles and equipment can increase their lifespan, leading to long-term cost savings.    Streamlined Operations    Dispatching solutions  allow supply chain managers to assign and monitor tasks in real-time using customized workflows, improving day-to-day operations. This includes routing, electronic forms, and two-way messaging , all from a single platform. These tools help allocate resources effectively and keep operations running smoothly.    Compliance & Regulatory Adherence    Telematics solutions help automate safety checks and compliance monitoring by providing real-time data on driver behavior, vehicle condition, and regulatory adherence. Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs)  help drivers follow Hours of Service (HOS) rules, preventing penalties and lowering the risk of fatigue-related accidents. With automated logging, drivers can optimize their schedules while staying compliant, leading to more reliable delivery times. Automated reporting can streamline compliance processes, ensuring companies meet legal requirements without manual tracking.       Driver Performance and Efficiency    Monitoring drivers’ behavior is another important aspect of efficiency in the supply chain. By tracking how drivers operate, you can reduce accidents and traffic violations, as well as save on fuel. This helps to keep drivers safe on the road, deliveries on schedule, and lowers the risk of non-compliance penalties.      Artificial Intelligence (AI) cameras  can help reduce distracted driving and other unsafe behaviors by detecting issues like driver fatigue, cellphone use, tailgating, and rolling through stop signs. When combined with driver coaching  and performance scorecards, cameras help promote safer driving habits that contribute to company success. Well-trained drivers improve supply chain efficiency, while poorly coached drivers are more likely to make mistakes.  Reduced Transportation Costs & Overhead Expenses    One of the main goals for logistics companies is to lower transportation costs and overhead expenses, which directly impacts profitability and operational effectiveness. Optimizing routes and using an effective dispatching solution  helps companies cut fuel consumption, reduce idling, and improve fleet operations, which leads to cost savings. In fact, studies show that efficient routing can save fleets up to 20% on fuel costs.  Telematics solutions can also automate various tasks. These solutions can complete tasks faster and more accurately than humans, letting staff focus on other projects. such as tracking vehicles and shipments. Supply chain managers can automate tracking vehicles and shipments , allowing them to monitor the location and status of assets at all times. This visibility reduces the need for manual inventory check-ins and status updates. Maintenance scheduling  can also be automated, which helps reduce the administrative burden on managers, and ensures that your fleet is properly maintained and utilized.    By using telematics, businesses can save money and keep goods moving in the supply chain. This also helps the environment by reducing their carbon footprint.    Better Utilization of Resources & Assets    Monitoring fleet utilization is essential for preventing wasted resources. By tracking how assets are used, businesses can relocate underutilized vehicles and equipment to the areas that need them most. This not only improves efficiency but also helps maximize the return on investment. Additionally, leveraging data analytics can identify trends in resource usage, enabling better long-term planning and investment strategies.     Supply chain challenges are a reality that no business can ignore. With disruptions occurring frequently, it’s more important than ever for fleets to find effective solutions. By implementing telematic solutions, fleets can gain insights and visibility into their operations, enabling them to make smarter decisions. Whether it's tracking assets with GPS, monitoring vehicle health to prevent breakdowns, or ensuring compliance with regulations, telematics provides the support needed to keep things running smoothly. Investing in these technologies not only helps businesses save money and improve their operations but also contributes to a more sustainable future by reducing their carbon footprint. The benefits of telematics are clear: it leads to better resource utilization, improved safety, and enhanced customer satisfaction.    To learn more about how you can utilize telematic solutions to tackle supply chain challenges, contact us.

FARGO, N.D., Nov. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pedigree Technologies , a leading provider of telematics and IoT solutions offering real-time visibility and management tools, has integrated Traxen's iQ-Pilot™ into its suite of Cab-Mate ELD (Electronic Logging Device) solutions for Canada and the U.S.  Traxen's iQ-Pilot™ is an intelligent, AI-driven cruise control technology that reduces highway fuel consumption by an average of 10% for Class 7 and 8 trucks.  The innovative iQ-Pilot™ system utilizes perception sensors such as radars, high-definition maps, GPS, over- the-air data and artificial intelligence to automatically control the speed of an on-highway heavy-duty truck. The AI software optimizes the truck velocity in response to traffic, grades, curves, speed limit changes, weather conditions, and other factors to significantly reduce fuel consumption or increase EV range. The solution also improves vehicle safety, driver convenience and insurance costs.  iQ-Pilot™ also interfaces with the Pedigree's Cab-Mate ELD tablet to provide a world class, informative and intuitive user interface to the drivers. Much like the smart screens being offered in consumer vehicles, the IQ Pilot application helps drivers better understand the traffic, weather, and road conditions that guide the truck's speed. Without this display, drivers are less likely to trust AI-based decisions and tend not to use cruise control. Other integrated display features include single logon, hours of service reports, gamification to drive fuel efficiency, trip computer, data analytics, fleet dashboards, efficiency reports, trucks eco-routing, over the air (OTA) updates and vehicle gateway interface. IQ-Pilot can be installed on any truck with automated manual transmission. "iQ-Pilot is a Connected-Adaptive-Predictive Powertrain Control system on steroids." says Ali Maleki, founder and CEO of Traxen. "It not only manages acceleration, coasting, engine braking, and gear optimization, but uses GPS location to consider speed limits, gradients, and real-time data like road conditions, traffic, weather and drivers' Hours of Service." John Elsner, Pedigree Technologies' CEO, adds, "Integrating advanced technology like Traxen's iQ-Pilot into our Cab-Mate ELD platform is a further demonstration of our mission to seek out and add new, more effective technologies to serve our heartland customers." About Traxen Inc. Traxen Inc. is a software AI technology company founded in 2018, located in Michigan. Traxen specializes in designing advanced driver-assistance systems for the commercial truck segment with a focus on maximizing fuel efficiency savings for fleet managers & owners. info@traxen.ai  media questions About Pedigree Technologies Pedigree is challenging the telematics status quo. Traditional solutions overlook the complex operating environments of Heartland industries such as transportation, Oil & Gas, and heavy equipment. These enterprises need panoramic insights into all service and supply chain assets, not just fleets. We can help with that. It starts by listening intently to our customers' aspirations to connect the unconnected. With telematics as a foundation, we integrate and layer smart technologies to offer an additional visibility into assets, inventory, and business-critical systems all through a single pane of glass. For more information about this release or Pedigree Technologies, please contact Jessica Slyter at  j.slyter@pedigreetech.io . SOURCE Pedigree Technologies

We’re thrilled to introduce CameraView™ , the latest addition to the OneView platform and solution suite. This time- and cost-saving solution extends the most intuitive, reliable, and growth-oriented ELD solution on the market. You can find the official press release and more information below: FARGO, N.D. / ACCESSWIRE / August 26,2019 Pedigree Technologies today introduced CameraView™, a plug-and-play front-view camera solution enabling drivers and fleets to intuitively capture visual recordings of what precipitated and followed any critical event such as vehicular impact or upon driver initiation. CameraView is the most recent addition to Pedigree Technologies’ award-winning OneView platform, leveraging the ELD Chrome solution and existing data connection. “According to industry studies, up to 75% of accidents involving commercial trucks are not the fault of the truck drivers, leading Pedigree Technologies to develop a solution that directly addresses this potential cost-trap for companies,” says Wade Wilson, CEO of Pedigree Technologies. “CameraView further expands a set of highly intuitive and integrated suite of solutions for our customers, all accessible through our single platform solution. The team has worked very diligently with partners and customers to bring this high-value solution to market. We are very excited about this solution and what it can do for customers’ growth. CameraView was designed to work seamlessly with OneView’s suite of applications including ELD Chrome, Fleet Manager, Diagnostics, Jobs & Dispatch, Tire Pressure Monitoring, and more.” Pedigree Technologies will demonstrate the advantages of CameraView at the McLeod User Conference following a breakout session titled “Eliminating Operational Blindspots: Total Visibility in One Platform” on Monday, August 26, in addition, to live demonstrations throughout the conference. Attendees will see how CameraView is an invaluable step forward in providing a seamless set of applications that provide complete operational visibility (further breaking down the siloed applications that persist in the market today). “Pedigree Technologies’ OneView has long been one of the most reliable solutions in the market,” says Joshua DeCock, Director of Product Management. “We continuously strive to add performance-, safety-, and people-enhancing solutions.” About Pedigree Technologies Pedigree Technologies is the leading provider of solutions that enable companies to make better business decisions by providing real-time visibility and management tools via the OneView platform. The OneView platform is customizable and built for growth with expandable solutions for People (enterprise), Safety (compliance), and Performance (service/supply chain), while improving the ability to dynamically manage people and operating environments in an increasingly complex, interconnected real-time life. Key solutions include ELDs, asset tracking, fleet management, maintenance, dispatching, and more. The company was founded in 2004 and is based in Fargo, North Dakota. For more information, visit pedigreetech.io .

Drivewyze serves commercial drivers and fleets with innovative trucking services such as Drivewyze PreClear weigh station bypass and Drivewyze Safety Notifications. Now, it’s available on OneView, the industry’s most intuitive and reliable telematics platform and suite of solutions. You can find the official press release and more information below: Pedigree Technologies Teams with Drivewyze to Offer Weigh Station Bypass SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 DALLAS / Drivewyze.com / SEPT. 30, 2020 Pedigree Technologies, a leading provider of ELD solutions and complete Fleet Management systems, was named as Drivewyze’s newest partner today at the virtual McLeod User Conference. Pedigree Technologies will deliver an integrated service offering of OneView ELD Chrome, integrated with Drivewyze PreClear Weigh Station Bypass and Drivewyze Safety Notifications. With the Drivewyze PreClear weigh station bypass service, Pedigree Technologies’ customers can receive bypass opportunities at more than 800 locations in 47 states and provinces, delivered via the OneView Platform. This can improve driver efficiency, as well as boost driver safety, when partnered with Drivewyze Safety Notifications. “We welcome Pedigree Technologies as our newest partner,” said Gavin Henry, VP of Business Development for Drivewyze. “Weigh station bypass has become a must-have for many fleets, as it allows safe fleets to keep moving and ‘bypass’ weigh stations — thanks to their good safety records. The partnership with Pedigree Technologies makes implementation of the service easy and cost-effective — with no transponders — by simply turning on the service through Pedigree Technologies’ OneView ELD Chrome solution.” According to Josh DeCock, Pedigree Technologies’ vice president of product management, the addition of Drivewyze PreClear to its platform is another way to improve productivity for its customers. “We offer our customers an award-winning fleet management system — from asset tracking to dash cam solutions to electronic work orders, and more,” said DeCock. “We’re thrilled to be adding Drivewyze PreClear and Drivewyze Safety Notifications to our package. It will make a huge difference for our customers’ drivers — and, the beauty is, it can be activated within minutes.” Once integrated, Drivewyze transmits safety scores, registration, and IFTA tax compliance information to the weigh station, which then calculates the information against the bypass criteria established by its state. If the carrier and vehicle pass the criteria, at one mile out, the driver receives permission to bypass the site. The better the fleet’s safety score, the more bypasses typically granted. Subscribers to Drivewyze PreClear weigh station bypass service can also activate Drivewyze Safety Notifications. This service provides safety notifications for high rollover areas, mountain corridors, and low bridges. About Drivewyze Drivewyze Inc. is a leader in connected truck services and is on a mission to revolutionize transportation safety and efficiency. Drivewyze serves commercial drivers and fleets with innovative trucking services such as the Drivewyze PreClear bypass service, Drivewyze Safety Notifications, and Drivewyze Insights. Drivewyze was recognized by Frost & Sullivan with the North American Weigh Station Bypass Company of the Year Award for 2017, for its best practices and industry leadership. To learn more about Drivewyze, visit www.drivewyze.com. About Pedigree Technologies Pedigree Technologies is the leading provider of solutions that enable companies to make better business decisions by providing real-time visibility and management tools via the OneView platform. The OneView platform is customizable and built for growth with expandable solutions for People (enterprise), Safety (compliance), and Performance (service/supply chain), while improving the ability to dynamically manage people and operating environments in an increasingly complex, interconnected real-time life. Key solutions include ELDs, asset tracking, fleet management, maintenance, dispatching, and more. The company was founded in 2004 and is based in Fargo, North Dakota. For more information, visit pedigreetech.io .

Pedigree Technologies’ Cab-Mate One ELD Solution Among the First to Attain Canadian Certification FARGO, N.D. / PR Newswire / SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 — Pedigree Technologies announced it has completed its third party certification for compliant operation against the newly imposed  Canadian Electronic Logging  Device (ELD) mandate that went into effect on June 12, 2021. Unlike the self certification process in place in the USA, the  Canadian Ministry of Transportation  imposed a third party certification program whereby solution providers would need to submit their solutions for a detailed review against the regulations. Pedigree is among the first to achieve the  certification . “The recent certification is another example of our focus on getting every detail right for customers,” said Wade Wilson, CEO, Pedigree Technologies, “Our clients rely on us to help them through challenging times like government imposed mandates,” he added. The solution was submitted ahead of schedule and, after a rigorous review against the  regulations , it was approved by the Ministry on August 30, 2021. Cab-Mate One offers a plug-n-play, wired, 10-minute install that avoids Bluetooth inconsistencies inherent to “Bring Your Own Device” offerings. Cab-Mate’s all-in-one design includes a ruggedized tablet that removes easily for out-of-cab use with features that strictly adhere to both U.S. and Canadian regulations. Cab-Mate One comes standard with  DVIR  (Driver Vehicle Inspection Record),  Fleet Management ,  Vehicle Diagnostics & Maintenance , IFTA for fuel tax reporting, and  Two-Way Messaging . The monthly service includes connectivity to both Canadian and US wireless networks, eliminating both roaming fees and the need to manage two wireless services. “We have really taken a holistic approach to fleet compliance and management,” said Joshua DeCock, Vice President of Product Management, Pedigree Technologies. “Since all of our solutions share a single reporting architecture and interface on the  OneView  platform, clients can manage their entire fleet of vehicles, driver performance & compliance along with an extended equipment portfolio (such as trailer, reefers and more) within a single login, eliminating the need to have multiple solutions.” “The Pedigree system is much more than just an ELD device, it is truly a business solution. Features such as inspections, custom forms, reporting, messages, dispatch, alarms, etc. create a system which improves driving performance and behaviors, road safety, and overall business efficiencies” said Eric Plante, Manager, Health, Safety & Environment for  Calfrac Well Services . “It is important to note that the requirements for compliant operation in Canada are not trivial and that all carriers are required to comply immediately with the regulations,” said Angela Shue, Vice President of Sales, Pedigree Technologies. “The enforcement will only increase with time and, by June 2022, carriers can be placed out of service for non-compliance. As of today most of the larger US based  ELD providers  have yet to complete the certification, leaving many cross border operators scrambling to find a solution. The Cab-Mate One solution is one of several devices the company will be submitting for certification. The company is also planning on combining it’s HOS data with artificial intelligence (AI) to offer a real-time, fit-to-work test that identifies impairment and fatigue before the driver starts his or her day. “We are committed to innovation and will be working hard to help make North American highways a safer place,” noted Wilson. The new technology will be released by the end of the year in some isolated trials. Pedigree Technologies is the leading provider of solutions that enable companies to make better business decisions by providing real-time visibility and management tools via the OneView platform. The OneView platform is customizable and built for growth with expandable solutions for People (enterprise), Safety (compliance), and Performance (service/supply chain), while improving the ability to dynamically manage people and operating environments in an increasingly complex, interconnected real-time life. Pedigree provides 24X7X365 domestic customer service and employs more than 90 professionals across the country. The company was founded in 2004 and is based in Fargo, North Dakota. For more information, visit  pedigreetech.io . About Pedigree Technologies Pedigree Technologies OneView® IoT platform is different than typical “Square peg - round hole” proprietary offerings. The hardware-neutral design connects any data or asset resource, fixed or mobile, spawning an extraordinary range of productivity and safety solutions. With best-of-breed options, heartland industries such as transportation, energy, construction, agriculture can better create value for themselves and their customers.

Every day, weigh stations audit vehicles from thousands of carriers to make highways safer for all drivers. However, inspections can be costly for fleets. Drivers have to pull in and wait in long lines to be inspected, often on multiple occasions along a single route. It wastes valuable time and money for vehicles with no safety violations and overwhelms law enforcement at each station. As a result, fleets are looking to implement innovative bypass technologies to address these challenges and improve the driver experience. One such system fleets are turning to are transponder-less bypass programs that are software based which are known to significantly reduce carriers driving hours and save operating dollars. In one case, Mesilla Valley Transportation reported that Drivewyze PreClear®, an example of a software-based system, saved the company 1,579 hours and over $164,000 in operating costs in just one month. There are a number of bypass apps and services on the market. So how do carriers select the right one that will benefit their operations? These are the four primary criteria fleet managers should consider before making a choice: A bypass program that operates on the broadest possible network increases the opportunity for a bypass, especially for carriers that serve multiple jurisdictions. Fleet operators should ensure the bypass service is available at both fixed and mobile inspection sites, with the functionality to work at scales that are Weigh in Motion (WIM) enabled and scales that are not. Drivewyze currently has the largest bypass network in the industry. The Drivewyze PreClear® technology is available at over 845 vehicle inspection sites in 45 states and 2 Canadian provinces, and is the exclusive technology provider for bypass services at 14 locations in North America. The best bypass technologies are the ones that are easy to use and implement while driving. Choose a service that offers hands-free functionality, which will allow drivers to process notifications without taking their eyes off the road. Some bypass services provide advance notifications of fixed weigh stations and mobile inspection sites. These alerts, like Drivewyze PreClear® Heads Up Alerts, will help diminish accidental scale avoidance, which can impact a carrier’s safety scores. Other features include safety notifications to warn drivers of high-risk areas, especially if they are driving on unfamiliar roads. Not only will these notifications decrease the risk of crashes, but fleets can also gain insight into how drivers behave before and after they receive one. These factors can help improve a carrier’s Inspection Selection System (ISS) score, resulting in more weigh station bypasses. Many fleets prefer a software-based bypass service that can be seamlessly integrated onto the driver’s mobile devices or the in-cab telematics device (ELD). This helps maximize your ELD investment while eliminating the often-hidden costs of transponder management. Driver retention is an ongoing issue in the trucking industry, which sees an annual turnover of 90%, with 64.9% of drivers staying with a company for an average of just 90 days. By choosing a software-based bypass service, and leveraging GPS and geo-fencing technologies, carriers can respond to drivers’ main frustrations: delays and on-the-road stresses. Software-based bypass technology, like Drivewyze PreClear®, eliminates the need for a transponder. This means drivers can stay on the mainline, avoiding delays along their route. The hands-free notifications provide important updates that can prepare the driver for weigh stations, traffic, or unsafe areas, alleviating the stress of reacting to these frustrations in real-time. These systems work with WIM scales to screen the truck as it passes, so the driver can avoid entering the scale house unless it’s required. Plus, without the need to drive under a roadside transponder reader, vehicles can stay on the mainline for longer without slowing down or switching lanes. Open platforms are the future of trucking. Hardware is expensive to install, difficult to maintain, and even more costly to upgrade. By selecting a bypass service that allows for cross-platform integration, fleets can implement multiple software solutions on devices that are already in the truck. The benefit of this bypass technology is that carriers only invest in the base software once and can install additional apps with no extra hardware needed. Fleets can further integrate software for operational insights, driver efficiency, and enhanced safety. For example, Drivewyze’s Safety+ service is an application that proactively prevents accidents and citations through in-cab and back-office driver coaching. It runs on the fleet’s existing ELD system with no additional hardware installation required. There are many factors to consider when selecting a bypass app or solution. Focus on features that will improve fleet efficiency, safety, and driver satisfaction. The most advanced bypass technology offers extended inspection site coverage, ease of use, mobile integration, and open software for future connectivity. It’s helpful to compare the leading technologies on the market in relation to a fleet’s specific needs. Use this comparison breakdown to discover the key benefits and differences between software-based services, such as Drivewyze PreClear®, and a traditional, transponder-dependent system. Staying educated on the industry’s best technology is the first step to dramatically improving operations for all stakeholders—from the fleet manager to the end customer. Discover how a bypass system can make a difference to your fleet operations. Contact us to start a free trial of North America’s largest weigh station bypass service, Drivewyze PreClear®.

Going Beyond the Basic ELD Features Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) have revolutionized the trucking industry, providing real-time data and improved compliance with hours-of-service regulations. With the implementation of ELDs, trucking companies have access to a wealth of information that can be used to optimize their operations and improve the safety of their drivers. Here are some of the advanced ELD and fleet features that trucking companies are using to enhance their operations and improve safety: Yard Moves: In most ELD solutions Unidentified Driving Records triggered by yard moves requires the driver to manually indicate in the ELD that he/she was not driving. Advanced ELDs apply geofences around the yard to create virtual boundaries so any yard move can automatically be recorded as a yard move and greatly reduce the administrative time required to manage these records. Vehicle Diagnostics: ELD tablets can be used to alert drivers and fleet managers to the health of a truck and its systems, including engine performance, tire pressure, and other critical components. This helps trucking companies identify potential issues before they become major problems, reducing downtime and maintenance costs. Driver Scorecards: Driver scorecards are used to track and evaluate driver performance. Advanced ELDs can track important metrics such as speed, braking, acceleration, camera events, and other configurable parameters to allow trucking companies to monitor the performance of their drivers and identify areas for improvement. Inspections & Maintenance Tracking: Electronic vehicle inspections allow drivers to perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections using their ELD tablet. The results of these inspections can provide real-time notifications and generation of maintenance tickets. Once repairs are completed drivers and dispatch can be notified that the vehicle is safe and road-worthy, reducing the risk of accidents. Rules Sets: there are over 30 Federal, Canadian, and Intrastate rule sets that are used by commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers and trucking companies for Hours of Service compliance. Advanced ELD solutions will not only support these rule sets, but automatically change rule sets based on the truck’s location. In conclusion, advanced ELD features are providing trucking companies with the tools they need to streamline their operations and improve safety. By utilizing these features, trucking companies can reduce costs, enhance compliance, and improve the overall efficiency of their operations. Contact us today to learn more about how Pedigree Technologies can assist you.

Safety scores are essential to every carrier’s operations. They communicate to law enforcement a fleet’s overall commitment to safety by combining relevant data, from crash reports to inspection results. They are also screened by transponder-less weigh station bypass technologies to determine if a truck should be pulled in for inspection. This often creates a misunderstanding about how a fleet’s Inspection Selection System (ISS) and Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) scores affect their eligibility for bypasses. Before examining how safety scores impact a carrier’s ability to receive more weigh station bypasses, it’s critical to understand the distinction between CSA and ISS scores. Although similar, CSA and ISS scores have discreet differences that come into play during a truck’s route. The CSA score is a collection of safety data aggregated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Association (FMCSA). This data includes roadside inspections, crash reports, investigation results, and registration details from the last 24 months. The CSA program is designed to hold carriers and drivers accountable by docking their score with each violation. Fleets can find their CSA scores on the FMCSA’s Safety Measurement System (SMS). A fleet’s ISS score is an aggregation of its various CSA scores. Ranging from 1 to 99 (with a score of 100 being out of service), the FMCSA creates ISS scores to reflect a carrier’s overall safety profile. The lower the score, the better the safety rating. It is the ISS score that helps weigh station personnel determine if a truck requires an inspection. To put these differences into perspective (side by side image comparison), think of CSA scores as the engine parts and the ISS score as the entire engine. When bypass technologies are screening vehicles for potential inspection, they’re looking at the ‘full engine.’ Bypass programs only screen for ISS scores and not CSA scores as it is commonly believed. An ISS score offers law enforcement a comprehensive overview of a fleet’s safety profile, and it serves as a more efficient measurement tool. Advanced bypass programs use modern technologies to screen for a vehicle’s ISS score, plus these other key inspection criteria: License and vehicle identification (VIN) number, which allows law enforcement agents to screen against registration, permits, and taxes. The weight of the vehicle, using embedded Weigh in Motion (WIM) scales to record the weight wirelessly. The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) sticker. Hazmat placards, if applicable to the truck’s load. In some states, the carrier’s International Registration Plan (IRP) and International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA). Before the truck reaches the station, the bypass program transmits for the vehicle’s US Department of Transportation (USDOT) number, which is used to locate the fleet’s ISS score in the federal system. The software then employs imaging, sensor information, and authoritative data sources to give law enforcement a detailed snapshot of that vehicle and its carrier. From there, the truck is either asked to pull into the scale house or granted a bypass. Bypass services that offer 100% software-based technology, like Drivewyze PreClear®, allow drivers to receive bypasses directly on their in-cab ELD or mobile devices. This means that ISS scores and other inspection credentials can be read automatically at highway speeds, without having to slow down or switch lanes to drive under a transponder reader. A great ISS score will typically result in more bypasses. Bypass services, like Drivewyze PreClear®, use the ISS score to determine the likelihood of performing an inspection. For instance, a truck with an outstanding score could receive bypasses up to 98% of the time. It is important to understand that a poor ISS score does not mean that a fleet will never get bypasses. It may receive less, but once safety scores are improved, it will result in more bypasses. There are several ways fleets can improve their scores for a more efficient operation. The most effective way for carriers to enhance their safety scores is to use weigh station inspections and highly reviewed bypass services to their advantage. Ensure inspections are always excellent. Inspections impact both ISS and CSA scores, and clear inspections can improve them. Encourage drivers to volunteer for inspections wherever schedules permit to have a record of violation-free results. Get first-hand knowledge of the inspection criteria by speaking with law enforcement officers. Retired officer Doug Hatch says this is one of the best ways to learn how to improve a carrier’s safety scores. Take steps to receive more bypasses by streamlining safety procedures and implementing a bypass service. Bypasses proves the fleet’s commitment to safety and therefore improves safety scores. Invest in a bypass service that provides GPS-based business intelligence reporting to understand what criteria are reported during vehicle inspections. This will highlight the specific areas where safety measures can be improved across the fleet to upgrade safety scores and provide more bypass opportunities. There are many measures carriers can take to understand their safety scores and improve them. By investing in the bypass service with the broadest possible network, such as Drivewyze PreClear®, fleets can automatically increase the opportunity for a bypass, especially for carriers that serve multiple jurisdictions. The bypass service can then be used to analyze safety violations that are contributing to the fleet’s safety profile. As scores improve, it generates a snowball effect: fewer inspections, less time wasted, and happier, more efficient drivers. Interested to see how your fleet can get more bypass green lights on their routes? Contact us to start a free trial and find out how you can improve your fleet’s ISS score with Drivewyze PreClear®.

Pedigree Technologies is updating our messaging system with two new features, Notices and Conversations, to help simplify driver communication. The new Conversations feature is very similar to chat or text messaging, and is great for one-on-one conversations with drivers or discussions within a small group. Conversations creates a general two-way communication within the OneView system. Notices is a powerful fleet communication tool that allows managers to send out special “notice” messages to any group(s) or user(s). OneView’s Notices are great for pushing info to users and/or gathering info from them – including tracking and requiring responses in a single, easy-to-use interface! Use Notices to send announcements or documents that require a response or signature: Policies & policy changes HR announcements Safety training documents Keep viewer records: Record when/if drivers or other employees have viewed specific documents or announcements. Use Notices to send a message or file to all drivers or send to multiple groups of users: Safety meeting announcement Any other message or document that you want drivers/employees to read (but not strike up a conversation over), including: Road closures and detours, or severe weather approaching the area Deadline reminders for timecard submission(s), etc. Use Notices to survey groups of employees, while keeping their answers somewhat private, as only the Notices management users will see their responses. Use Notices to announce fun things: Company picnics or events New hires Winners of contests or goal achievements Announce plans without requiring responses Current customers will see the new messaging system roll out in the next few weeks. If your fleet needs better one-way or two-way communication, request a demo to learn more about Notices and Conversations.

Getac Technology’s Model ZX70 Android tablet and Pedigree Technologies' and OneView's Cab-Mate ELD software are being combined in a single offering, called Cab-Mate Elite. Directly connected to the truck, it addresses connectivity-related delays and missing data that can be seen with bring-your-own-device models, the companies say. The Getac ZX70 tablet is engineered to survive a six-foot drop, shock, rain, vibration and dust, as well as extreme temperatures. The device can be operated with a single hand, and features a seven-inch display with a touchscreen that can be read in sunlight. It's never been easier or more reliable to fully manage your fleet ELD data. The Cab-Mate Elite, ZX70-based offering also comes with a hard-tip stylus and supports touch, glove, or pen modes. Getac Technology Corporation and Pedigree Technologies announced on June 9, 2021, a joint ELD (Electronic Logging Device) solution combining Getac’s rugged Android tablet and dock, Model ZX70, with Pedigree’s Cab-Mate ELD software and other in-cab suite of solutions. For enterprises that are challenged with tablet failures, missing data, or inconsistent connectivity, Getac and Pedigree have paired up to bring long-term reliability to trucking fleets. “A significant chunk of our ELD business comes from enterprises who were disappointed with their early ELD investment”, said Wade Wilson, CEO of Pedigree. “Customers told us about consumer tablet issues including USB connector failures, short-lived batteries, and inconsistent Bluetooth connectivity." This joint solution is directly connected with the truck to address connectivity delays and missing data often seen with BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) offerings. “As soon as the truck is turned on and moves, ELD data is logged regardless of connectivity,” explained Wilson. Powered by Android, the ZX70 supports Android’s standardized Google Play applications and is available with various docks and mounts for in-cab deployment in all sizes of trucks. Designed and manufactured right down to the chassis, the ZX70 is engineered to survive six-foot drops, shocks, rain, vibration, and dust. It operates at extreme temperatures, from -6°F to 140°F, and will work after being submerged in 1 meter of water. The ZX70 also offers optional certifications for use in potentially explosive atmospheres. Verified by Google as an Android enterprise recommended rugged device the ZX70 is also ideal for out-of-truck mobile productivity. Along with one-handed operation, this seven-inch display features Getac’s sunlight-readable touchscreen technology, LumiBond 2.0, offering better contrast and crisper colors. It comes with a hard-tip stylus and supports touch, glove, or pen modes and provides great battery run time. Pedigree’s ELD Cab-Mate offering was developed with intense customer feedback, including budget and application requirements. Built on the OneView platform, it supports a full suite of comprehensive tools from ELD, IFTA, DVIR, and work orders to equipment health and driver safety solutions including cameras. Link to original press release.