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Vehicle weigh stations can be a hassle. So, how to avoid weigh stations in the first place? That's where Drivewyze comes in. Electronic weigh station bypass technologies have been evolving steadily over the past few decades. Since Drivewyze’s transponder-less bypass technology debuted in the US in 2012, bypass programs have developed even further to make truck inspections easier for everyone involved. Today, bypass services help safe vehicles avoid unnecessary inspections through mobile integration and screening techniques that can weigh the truck as it passes inspection stations at full speed. Although bypass software and solutions are commonplace in the trucking industry, there are still industry misconceptions about how they work. These concerns are largely associated with efficiency, safety, and privacy, even though in reality, bypass apps are designed to enhance driver safety and fleet efficiency as well as provide opportunities to improve a carrier’s Inspection Selection System (ISS) score and reward its fleet with more bypasses. Misconception #1: Bypass Programs Will Result in More Inspections A common fear for fleet managers is that bypass programs will cause more inspections, resulting in wasted time, more paperwork, and delayed deliveries. In reality, bypass services are used by law enforcement to reward carriers with high safety ratings. When a vehicle is screened using bypass technology, law enforcement receives a detailed snapshot of the vehicle’s information. When a vehicle is screened using bypass technology, law enforcement receives a detailed snapshot of the vehicle’s information. The screening criteria used is at the discretion of the enforcement agency, but these are some of the common credentials: The carrier’s ISS score , which reflects the overall safety profile of the fleet. The license and vehicle identification number (VIN), which allows law enforcement agents to screen against registration, permits, and taxes. The weight of the vehicle. References to Inspection Selection System (ISS) scores applied to US carriers only. Canadian carriers are subject to alternate screening and scoring systems. By combining these credentials into one system, bypass programs provide officers with a more efficient screening process. They can focus their efforts on unsafe vehicles while allowing safer vehicles to stay on the mainline and deliver their load faster. However, this does not mean safe carriers do not need to be inspected. Law enforcement sets a “random pull-in factor” at each inspection station so that a certain percentage of fleets, regardless of ISS score or bypass system integration, are subject to being inspected. This is an important safety precaution that ensures all fleets are fairly screened. Bypass services, like Drivewyze PreClear®, use ISS scores set by law enforcement to predict the likelihood of requiring an inspection. The lower the score, the less likely the truck will be asked to pull in. This prediction and the random pull-in factor help improve safety on the road while decreasing inspections for fleets with outstanding safety scores. Misconception #2: Bypass Programs Use CSA Scores for Screening Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) scores are calculated using roadside inspection and crash report data from the previous 24 months. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) then combines these various CSA scores to determine a single-digit ISS score for a fleet, which offers a more comprehensive view of a fleet’s overall safety profile. For this reason, bypass systems only screen for a fleet’s ISS score, not its collection of different CSA scores over the past two years. In fact, bypass services provide an opportunity for fleets to improve their ISS score . Every bypass and clear inspection show the carrier’s commitment to safety. Over time, this lowers the ISS score, enhances the safety profile, and increases each truck’s likelihood of bypassing a weigh station. Some bypass systems, like Drivewyze PreClear®, also provide real-time data reporting to identify the most common criteria inspected at weigh stations. This gives fleet managers an in-depth look at which safety areas need the most attention. They can restructure their safety strategy to target those areas and improve their ISS score moving forward. Misconception #3: Bypass Programs are Used to Track Drivers Mobile bypass technology makes a driver’s job safer and easier. It’s the mobile nature of these kinds of technologies however, that raises concerns about driver privacy. Bypass systems pre-screen for information that will only alert law enforcement of any safety violations. It’s important to note that during a pre-screening, officers will never check a driver’s: Hours of Service (HOS) log Past medical records Commercial driver’s license (CDL) Bypass software and applications use secure mobile technology to ensure this personal information is not provided to law enforcement. Additionally, the bypass system will only record the date and time that a truck bypasses or is asked to pull into a weigh station and does not track the vehicle before or after the station. How information is processed inside the station is also strictly regulated: Any vehicle data collected at the station does not leave the station. Driver data is never collected or shared across locations or officers. Law enforcement personnel can only see weigh stations within their jurisdiction visited by the driver, but not in neighboring jurisdictions. Officers cannot use this data to issue a citation. For example, they cannot use location data to give a driver a speeding ticket. Not only do bypass programs keep drivers’ data private, but they also make driving safer. Services like Drivewyze PreClear® offer a hands-free system that can be used on the driver’s mobile device. It sends heads-up notifications to warn drivers about upcoming inspection stations, along with safety alerts for high-risk areas on the road. Plus, since the system doesn’t require a transponder, drivers can avoid dangerous lane changes or slowing down to get a bypass green light. Test the Benefits of a Bypass Program with a Free Trial Bypass technology is designed to make trucking easier—for drivers, fleet managers, and law enforcement. But with any innovation, there are going to be questions and concerns. By staying educated on bypass programs and how they integrate with weigh stations, carriers can improve cost and operational efficiency, improve safety scores, and boost driver safety and retention. Curious whether a weigh station bypass system can work for your fleet? Contact us to start a free trial of North America’s largest weigh station bypass service, Drivewyze PreClear®.

Drilling an oil well typically includes the coordination of 10 to 30 different service companies. With all of the crews and equipment involved, it can be difficult to know where they are located and what they are doing. To gain real-time visibility into their remote operations, oil and gas companies are turning to equipment tracking software . Utilization of these technologies allows businesses to increase the productivity and efficiency of the equipment while simultaneously boosting their customer service. Oil and gas companies using equipment management experience many benefits. Here’s just a glimpse of what OneView can do for you: Asset Tracking Benefits for Oil & Gas 1. Locate All Assets Equipment Equipment can often be at a job site for days or weeks at a time, especially when it comes to oil and gas equipment or oil rental equipment. After that long, it can be misplaced – or worse, stolen. Taking the time to manually search for missing machines, tools, or other equipment in these instances costs your company in more ways than one. Workers drive from site to site, burning up fuel, clocking more hours, and putting priority jobs on hold. But with an equipment tracking system, you can instantly locate all equipment and get back to business faster. Using any device that has an internet connection, all equipment location data can be accessed on a single screen, with a single login. 2. Boost Customer Service In the oil and gas industry, there are hundreds of pieces of equipment and trucks that come and go each day. In the midst of all this activity, it’s inevitable that delays will arise. Traffic congestion, a long line at the last job site, or a breakdown on the side of the road are all too common in the service industry and can lead to angry customers stuck waiting for your worker to arrive. Although an equipment tracking system cannot prevent these inconveniences, it can keep you notified on the status of your workers, allowing you to update the customer with the most accurate arrival time. 3. Properly Schedule Maintenance Breakdowns can immobilize your entire operation. Costly downtime is often the result of basic checkups like oil changes and tire rotations slipping through the cracks. Equipment tracking systems coupled with a maintenance solution allow users to properly schedule usage or time-based maintenance. Configured notifications and alerts can be set up to remind managers of upcoming maintenance appointments weeks or days in advance, ensuring routine appointments are never missed. 4. Improve Billing One of the most common questions when processing billing for rental companies is, “How long was my equipment actually in use?” When a piece of equipment is rented out, or on a job site for a long period of time, hard copies of runtime reports get lost, and hours of use go unrecorded. When actual engine runtime blurs together, billable hours are skewed, upsetting both the customer and the business. Equipment tracking systems provide instant reports on idle time, usage time and overall engine runtime. With all this data at your fingertips, billing discrepancies are easily resolved and all billable hours are accounted for. 5. Enhance Communication with Remote Workers Relying on drivers to pick up the phone and keep you updated is a poor strategy in the oil and gas industry. Not only does it often slip the remote workers' minds, it is also unsafe (and in some cases illegal). With equipment tracking, you instantly pull asset location with GPS tracking and safely communicate with workers by utilizing dispatching software . An in-cab device provides safe instant messaging between home office staff and the remote worker, but only when the truck or vehicle is stopped and not in use. Update job lists and instantly share them safely to the device, enhancing communication with all employees. Conclusion Take your oil and gas business to the next level by making the most of technology. With OneView , you can stop wasting time and resources and start streamlining your operation today. Note: This post was originally published October 2013, and has been updated and edited for relevancy and accuracy.

Fleet owners and operators face unique financial challenges. Rising fuel costs, compliance violations, and driver turnover can keep your fleet costs rising and profits stagnant. Unfortunately, reducing fleet costs is not any easy task, but there are tools and systems that can help significantly. Companies utilizing fleet management technology, such as OneView and its full suite of telematics solutions, are saving anywhere from $10,000 to $100,000 each year. Here’s how they are doing it and how you can save, too: 1. Cutting Fleet Fuel Consumption Fleet tracking helps reduce fuel consumption in three major ways: First, by utilizing insight into how long your fleet vehicles have been running, and when and where stops are taking place, you can reduce out-of-route miles that are increasing your overall fuel consumption. Second, you can dispatch the closest workers in response to customer calls, and provide mobile service workers and drivers with the most fuel-efficient route. Third, with accurate engine runtime and idle-time data, you can address prolonged idling and reduce the amount of fuel wasted on trucks that are left running. 2. Addressing Driver Performance By utilizing Fleet Management software your company can start improving driver performance immediately, which saves a significant amount of money in the long run. With insight into driver behavior (such as stops, speeds, rapid acceleration, or hard breaking) companies can spot issues and coach driver behavior. Through driver coaching and addressing small problems before they become major, drivers stay compliant and lower the risk of costly fines incurred by violations. 3. Improving Dispatch Processes Calling each individual driver for location information and job status updates wastes time. And in the end just increases fleet costs. However, a  dispatching solution allows you to use real-time location data to determine who is closest to the next job site and make real-time routing changes or update stops instantly. Through safe two-way messaging, you can communicate job updates with remote workers and provide them with the most fuel-efficient route. You can also improve customer satisfaction by giving accurate updates of when workers will arrive at a job site. 4. Scheduling Proper Maintenance When small maintenance issues go unnoticed, they can quickly become big, expensive problems. With a maintenance solution , engine diagnostic data and insights into machine health are relayed to the home office. After conducting machine assessments, you can schedule maintenance with configured alarms to alert you the next time routine oil changes and tire rotations are needed. You can also keep track of breakdown trends and machine records to better monitor and predict when maintenance will be needed next. Effectively scheduling and managing vehicle and equipment maintenance will reduce downtime and costly repairs – saving you time and money! 5. Avoiding Compliance Violations Fleet managers know the headaches that FMCSA violations bring. With the right ELD , you can ensure compliance and avoid hefty fines. It will even alert both drivers and office staff when they are nearing the driving limit, ensuring that drivers have time to pull over and stop. By having a trustworthy, constantly updated ELD partner, your company will avoid costly fines and properly record all hours, ensuring FMCSA compliance is being met at all times. 6. Reducing Paperwork and Reporting Time Fleet tracking systems eliminate the hassle of manual paperwork, saving time and labor costs. Drivers can complete fuel purchase forms, road-side inspections, IFTA reports, and DVIRs on an in-cab device. With a system like Pedigree Technologies' OneView, state miles are already calculated for automated IFTA reports. This allowed one of our customers, General Equipment, to save $48,000 a year by not having to manually fill out paperwork and calculate miles by state. For other examples, check out our fleet case studies for more. No matter what size fleet you operate, there are multiple ways your company can cut fuel costs and increase efficiency. Learn more about OneView and set up a free demo today! Note: This post was originally published September 2013, and has been periodically updated and edited for relevance and accuracy.

As the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) annual Operation Safe Driver Week approaches, it’s time to think driver safety. To provide some insight about what this event, and the CVSA is all about, plus what to expect on the road during the safety event, we caught up with Mark Savage, former CVSA president. Mark most recently served as a CVSA board member up until his retirement from a 26-year career with the Colorado State Patrol last year. Mark has since joined Intelligent Imaging Systems (IIS) and Drivewyze and serves as its Director of Connected Truck Solutions.  What is the purpose of CVSA events like Operation Safe Driver Week? And why does the CVSA give so much notice about these events and what enforcement officers will be looking for?  Operation Safe Driver Week and other safety events the CVSA coordinates are truly meant to be a reminder to fleets and drivers to be safe out on the roads. It’s why many safety events are announced in advance, with information on what law enforcement officers will be looking for. The CVSA really isn’t ‘out to get anyone’ or create headaches for fleets and truck and passenger vehicle drivers. The CVSA’s goal is to be as transparent as possible while ensuring safety for all who share the roads throughout North America. Sometimes people will get the CVSA confused with law enforcement, who is responsible for issuing citations or conducting inspections during the events, but that isn’t CVSA’s role. The CVSA was created to establish uniformity in how vehicle inspections are conducted throughout North America so that drivers and fleets know what to expect when a vehicle is inspected no matter where a driver happens to be at the time. The CVSA is the ‘facilitator’ for Operation Safe Driver Week and works with local, state, provincial, territorial, and federal motor vehicle safety officials to conduct these events. The data collected helps government agencies and the CVSA benchmark where highway safety is at. What can fleets do to prepare for Operation Safe Driver Week? What advice would you give to improve their overall safety? The vast majority of fleets already take safety very seriously. And for most, this is just another week for them and its business as usual. In this day and age, it isn’t a smart business decision to not prioritize safety, as the consequences for a driver being involved in an incident is only increasing. Plus, with more technology available to help drivers stay safe, insurance providers continue to expect more from fleets in the form of documentation that shows the fleet is doing what it can to keep drivers and equipment safe. That said, there will always be a few fleets or drivers out there that don’t emphasize best safety practices as much as they probably should.  For those that are interested in learning more about the CVSA, safety events, and what officers are looking for during inspections, and how they’re typically conducted, I highly recommend looking at becoming a CVSA member. It’s a great resource that can help fleets and drivers stay compliant.  The CVSA selected speeding as this year’s main focus point. Why do you think the CVSA selected speeding, and what should drivers expect out on the road? As the CVSA’s Operation Safe Driver Week announcement mentioned, last year there was an uptick in the number of traffic fatalities with an increase of 24% compared to the previous year despite the number of miles driven dropping by 13%. With less traffic on the road last year due to the pandemic and the fact vehicle speed plays a role in a large number of traffic incidents, it makes sense that speeding is the violation of emphasis in the upcoming event.  During Operation Safe Driver Week, drivers should expect to see a larger patrol presence, especially in areas that are well-documented for having a high collision rate due to speeding. Every state has its high crash areas for speeding, and its likely enforcement officers will focus their attention in these areas, although passenger vehicle drivers are typically the worst offenders. In addition to vehicle speed, law enforcement will be on the lookout for other risky driving behavior like unsafe lane changes, aggressive driving, signs of impairment, and/or fatigue – all reasons a driver may be pulled over.  While vehicle speed is under the microscope for this event, the reality is speeding has long been a problem on the road. Most people are guilty of doing it every now and then. But it’s serious, and it’s the leading cause for most collisions.      If a driver is pulled over during Operation Safe Driver Week, what should they expect? What advice would you give to a driver to get through the inspection process as smoothly and quickly as possible? The best piece of advice I can give is to stay calm and follow the officers’ instructions. Officers know being pulled over can create a sense of stress. At the end of the day, officers, like truck drivers, have an important job to do and they want you to be safe. The more you can assist law enforcement with what they need, the sooner you will be on your way. If you’re pulled over for speeding or for another traffic violation and show signs of impairment, fatigue, have falsified records, or other serious violations, that will be dealt with accordingly.  From what you’ve seen during your career in law enforcement, what do you believe is the future in commercial vehicle safety? The technology used in the trucking industry has advanced so much – like in most industries – since I entered law enforcement in the 90s. Early in my career, it was much more common to see collisions related to equipment failure. Today’s trucks are much more reliable and equipment failure makes up a small percentage of collisions now. As a result, the number of traffic fatalities has steadily declined since the 80s. Although in recent years, we’ve seen a bit of a plateau in those numbers as equipment failure isn’t much of a concern. Driver-related behavior is now responsible for roughly 87% of all fatalities on the road, so to continue that downward trend, technology designed to help correct and improve driver behavior will need to continue to evolve. And it is. Dash cams, advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), improved driver training methods, and other safety-related technologies are making a difference. Those products and services, plus future technologies that are introduced, are the key to creating safer roads for all. Since retiring from law enforcement and joining Drivewyze and IIS, I’ve been involved in developing some really amazing technology that is designed to help improve driving behavior and assist fleets in managing safety programs. Last year Drivewyze launched Drivewyze Safety+ , a proactive driver safety service that provides in-cab notifications to drivers of upcoming high-risk areas. The alerts are designed to help prevent accidents, safety incidents, and citations before they happen. One of the latest safety alert additions is actually on high citation areas for speeding.  With Safety+, drivers that approach an area that is commonly known for a high rate of speed citations will receive a notification through their ELD or smartphone of the upcoming area, encouraging drivers to slow their speed if necessary. So far, Drivewyze has geo-fenced more than 2,800 zones throughout North America that provide drivers with speed and other safety alerts such as high rollover areas and upcoming low bridge notifications.  To identify high citation for speeding zones, Drivewyze worked with state and provincial agencies to identify ‘problem areas’ for unsafe speeding behavior and areas where speed is a known factor in collisions. What’s more, with Safety+, fleets can proactively create their own custom zones for areas that they’ve identified as a problematic location for drivers with speeding. What’s unique about the custom zones feature is that fleets can create safety notifications for virtually any potential hazard or create important safety reminders for drivers wherever that location may be, in addition to other safety notifications Drivewyze provides.  All told, the service is proving to be an effective way of reducing speeding events, as well as other driver-related incidents. When Drivewyze tested Safety+ with beta fleets prior to its launch, results showed there was a 27% reduction in speeding events by drivers going 5+ miles over the speed limit. This technology makes a difference – and this service, along with other safety technologies, is one step in reducing speeding events and other driver-related incidents.  cvsa.org/programs/operation-safe-driver/operation-safe-driver-week/ As we come up on Operation Safe Driver Week, remember to keep an eye on your speed and be mindful of drivers you share the road with. If you’d like to start a free trial of Safety+ Speed Alerts to prepare your fleet for Operation Safe Driver Week, visit our Drivewyze solution page for more information and to sign up for a custom demo.

We're proud to announce our newest partnership with ConMet, and excited to share what it can bring to you. Pedigree Technologies Now Offering ConMet Digital Products to Provide Vehicle Health Data in Real-Time   ConMet’s Full Suite of Digital Products and Services Integrates with Pedigree Technologies’ OneView platform to track the health of wheel ends, tire pressure, axle load and air line pressure  FARGO, N.D. — Nov 15, 2021 — Today, Pedigree Technologies, a leading telematics service provider, announces the addition of ConMet’s full suite of digital products into Pedigree Technologies’ OneView® platform. The OneView platform is an open IoT solution to track, monitor, diagnose, and communicate with high-value assets in real- time, providing a full suite of its own digital fleet management solutions, including Canadian and US certified ELD offerings. ConMet’s innovative digital products further enhance OneView’s suite of applications leading to increased uptime, and improved safety, fleet efficiency, and maintenance. ConMet’s digital products included in the OneView platform are the PreSet Plus® SmartHub™, SmartAir™ TPMS, SmartAir™ Axle Load, and SmartAir™ Line Pressure health monitoring systems for both tractors and trailers. The integration of ConMet digital products and services into Pedigree’s OneView platform offers fleet managers and end-use customers greater visibility into the health of wheel hubs, tires, air lines and axles, resulting in less downtime and fewer safety issues.  “ConMet brings tremendous value to our customers by providing smarter vehicle and trailer health data in real-time,” says John Elsner, Vice President of Strategy and Business Development at Pedigree. “By integrating ConMet’s solutions, fleets can see maintenance issues as they develop in real-time and alert their managers or drivers to early warning concerns in the wheel end ecosystem, enabling them to act before unscheduled and costly events occur. Bottom line, the combined solutions will boost uptime and safety for both the tractor and trailer."  “The suite of ConMet Digital products provides a comprehensive connected solution for fleets, giving them access to critical vehicle data. The technology is also backed by more than 50 years of ConMet’s advanced wheel-end expertise and cutting-edge data analytics, resulting in reliable insights that customers can depend upon,” states Paul Washicko, Vice President and General Manager of the Digital Business Unit at ConMet. “We’re excited to work with Pedigree , integrating our products and services to their OneView platform, adding to existing ELD, asset tracking, and maintenance management capabilities, providing tractor and trailer solutions to transportation enterprises.”   About Pedigree Technologies Pedigree Technologies is an award-winning provider of transportation solutions allowing customers to manage vehicles, equipment, and workers from anywhere, on any device. We remedy the typical "square peg, round hole” technology trap by offering best-of-breed options and empowering transportation, energy, construction, and agriculture enterprises to better create value for themselves and their customers.  About ConMet ConMet, a division of Amsted Industries, is a leading global supplier of wheel hubs, aluminum castings, and structural plastics to original equipment manufacturers and aftermarket channels in the commercial vehicle industry. Founded in 1964, ConMet innovation has been critical in designing, engineering, and manufacturing revolutionary technologies for trucks and trailers. Today, ConMet products are standard equipment on most heavy-duty vehicles in North America and have a growing footprint worldwide.  ConMet is committed to creating products and services that align with critical customer needs. The development of more efficient products, processes, and technology that transform the way customers run and maintain their vehicles is central to ConMet’s vision.  About ConMet Digital ConMet Digital was established in 2019 to advance its innovation on IoT (Internet of Things) for heavy-duty vehicles. The growing team has decades of experience across telematics, data science, wireless communications, and cloud computing. Together with the unmatched commercial vehicle expertise and support of ConMet, ConMet Digital provides holistic, actionable insights into the tractor-trailer ecosystem to help fleets improve operations.

The 4th Annual 2021 IoT Innovator Award Winners Announced by CompassIntel.com SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS—Oct 19, 2021 — As the market shifts and adjusts, Internet of Things innovation has continued to soar and take advantage of the need for remote operations, automation, and real-time visibility and analytics into operations, infrastructure, and assets. Each fall Compass Intelligence honors and recognizes the best of the best IoT innovative companies, organizations, products, platforms, and solutions. Compass Intelligence recognizes 21 companies in distinct IoT categories specific to industry, in addition to this year’s 5 awards selected solely by Compass Intelligence. Nominations come in from analysts, companies, partners, press relations and corporate communications contacts followed by a voting process completed in early October. The 2021 IoT Innovator award recipients include the following companies and organizations (in order of the award listings): Cognition World, Vigilent, Ericsson, Eseye and Armis, Beep, UST, Peachtree Corners, Georgia, Siemens, National Energy Center, CDW-G and Cradlepoint, EZVIZ, Fleetio, Spireon, Pedigree Technologies, ClearBlade, BMC Software, Sony Semiconductor IL, Eseye and Alcuris, Green Cubes Technology Siemens and University of Birmingham, ORBCOMM, Zebra Technologies, HaulSuite, Precise Software Solutions, Comcast’s MachineQ, and Wiliot. “It is great to see so much energy, excitement, and real growth in the IoT market due to the changing dynamics in the workforce, with remote operations, and the need to have complete visibility into business operations,” says Stephanie Atkinson, CEO of Compass Intelligence. The IoT Innovator Awards program builds on existing research, market studies, custom advisory, and insight reports made available on CompassIntel.com. “These 26 innovative companies and organizations showcase excellence and innovation with new IoT products/solutions, processes, and methods that support in IoT growth.” The 2021 CompassIntel IoT Innovator Award recipients are as follows: Utility & Water Metering - CONNECT360 by Cognition World Facilities/Building Management - Vigilent Agriculture & Farming - Thunderstruck by Ericsson IoT Device Security - Eseye and Armis, Agentless Security for IoT and Edge Computing Devices Driverless Vehicles - Beep Retail & Customer Experiences - Cold Truth by UST Smart Roads - Peachtree Corners, Georgia Intelligent Transportation - Sitraffic portfolio by Siemens Energy Management – National Energy Center Public Safety - CDW-G and Cradlepoint Home Automation - C6W Camera by EZVIZ Agriculture Fleet Management - Fleetio Auto Dealership Management - GoldStar Enterprise by Spireon Trucking Fleet Management - Pedigree Technologies IoT for Good - ClearBlade Machine Vision Technologies - BMC Helix by BMC Software IoT Chipset Technologies - Altair ALT1250 by Sony Semiconductor IL Medical Devices - Alcuris Memo Digital Telecare Solution Powered by Eseye’s AnyNet+ SIM Aviation/Airport - Maestro IoT by Green Cubes Technology Colleges/Universities - Siemens and University of Birmingham Asset Monitoring - ST 6100 by ORBCOMM Compass Intelligence Selected: Connected Hospital Leadership - Zebra Technologies LTL Carrier Innovation - HaulSuite Supply Chain Food Safety - Precise Software Solutions Inventory Management & Tracking - Machine Q, a Comcast Company Radio Frequency Energy Harvesting - IoT Pixels by Wiliot For more information about Compass Intelligence, please visit compassintel.com About The CompassIntel IoT Innovator Awards The 4th Annual CompassIntel IoT Innovator Awards honors companies and vendors demonstrating innovation in Internet of Things solutions, products, applications, and technology. Compass Intelligence has been recognizing companies for more than 9 years, after initially launching the A-List in M2M Awards back in 2012. The Innovator award categories run across 21 IoT innovation categories. In addition, Compass Intelligence also recognizes startups, stand-out products, and emerging and established IoT companies annually that have made an impact to the market and demonstrate superior innovation to elevate IoT. Note: Brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Media Contact: awards@compassintelligence.com

With the addition of four new configurations, we are excited to announce that all of our Cab-Mate solutions are now officially certified for Canadian ELD use! You can find the official press release and more information below: Pedigree Technologies Adds 4 New Cab-Mate Platforms to the Certified Canadian ELD Registry   —  the Most of Any Provider FARGO, N.D. / PRNEWSWIRE / March 16, 2022 Pedigree Technologies announced that four new Cab-Mate configurations have completed third-party certification for compliant operation against the newly imposed Canadian Electronic Logging Device (ELD) mandate, effective June 12, 2021. This round of certifications marks the fifth configuration certified by Transport Canada, the most of any provider. Pedigree was also the first US supplier to achieve Canadian certification. “The expanded options for our Canadian operating customers are another example of our team's dedication to compliance,” said Wade Wilson, CEO of Pedigree Technologies. “We remain focused on continuously outpacing our larger and slower competitors,” he added. Unlike the self-certification process in the U.S., Canada has opted for governed third-party certification to ensure regulations are properly adhered to. This round of certification brings the addition of the Cab-Mate Open , Cab-Mate Flex, and Cab-Mate Elite. These configurations demonstrate Pedigree’s commitment to right-fitting, easy-to-install hardware and software solutions. All Cab-Mate configurations come standard with Cab-Mate ELD software, along with DVIR (Driver Vehicle Inspection Record), Fleet Management , Vehicle Diagnostics & Maintenance , IFTA for fuel tax reporting, and Two-Way Messaging applications. The service includes connectivity to both Canadian and U.S. wireless networks, eliminating costly roaming fees for fleets operating on either side of the border. In addition to providing more certified Canadian ELD options, Pedigree Technologies also supports the most comprehensive set of Hours of Service (HOS) rules and exemptions in the industry. “These exemptions provide our customers with a robust and fully compliant range of solutions no matter where they operate in North America,” said Joshua DeCock, Vice President of Product Management for Pedigree Technologies. The Cab-Mate suite of solutions provide fleet operators with reliable information on the performance and utilization of the vehicles and drivers in asset-intensive industries such as transportation, agriculture, oil and gas, and heavy construction. “Adding these additional configurations to our portfolio of certified options in Canada is another example of the flexibility and premium architecture needed to offer both best-of-breed solutions and to help manage ever-changing regulations,” added DeCock. 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 IoT and telematics 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. Key solutions include ELDs, asset tracking, fleet management, maintenance, dispatching, IoT sensors, and more. Pedigree provides 24 x 7 x 365 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 .

In the transportation technology industry we have been trading bragging rights for years now. One provider does X better than Y and the other bought B & A but what really matters to fleets when making an investment into technology? We spent the last year or so collecting information from our customers, prospects and even competitors and a few themes emerged. While the ability to solve complex business problems remains top of mind for the fleet operator, it is not always the deciding factor when evaluating one provider over the other. 3 out of 5 prospects we talked with said that relationships and references were deciding factors in why they were leaning our way or another way. 2 out of the 5 stated that most providers “all do the same things” and 4 out of 5 competitors listed “name dropping” and references as a leading sales tactic when soliciting new business. These findings (amongst others) were telling and influenced us writing this blog post to our audiences with a few pointers and some advice when it comes to attributing weight to decision criteria. So here it goes… Not All Features Are Created Equal: Just because a provider can state that they provide electronic log books does not make them as competent as another provider that provides a comprehensive, integrated hours of service (HOS) solution that happens to include an electronic log book. As an example at Pedigree Technologies we support over 45 HOS exemptions which provide our clients with competitive advantage fueled by more operating hours because we can support various calculations for niche industry applications such as Oil & Gas or North of 60. What’s that you ask? Exactly our point! Tech Over Talk: We have sat through our fair share of painful sales presentations and it's one thing to talk about features or functionality but it's far more powerful to discuss business problems and how the tech will solve them vs listing off a series of cool functionality that may or may not be applicable to the audience. Our team must undergo rigorous industry training to qualify as a sales professional, in fact most of our sales team comes from the transportation industry vs the technology industry. This provides a knowledge base that you can’t teach, but rather have to live. The benefits of industry experience come out in spades when working on solutions. Buying to Catch Up Is Not a Sign of Progress, It's a Sign of Upcoming Integration Challenges: We have all seen dozens of transactions in the telematics and fleet technology space over the last decade or so. It is incredibly predictable to identify the path of these consolidating entities over the first few years post combination. As an example: It does not make financial sense for these companies to maintain two technology stacks, so eventually one of them will sunset and many customers will be forced to migrate to either the other platform or a new one all together. Either way the misnomer surrounding buying from one of the consolidators is flawed and almost always results in a shift away from that provider within 3 years. The safest bet is to work with a real tech company that has a fully integrated solution since birth. Bigger Isn't Always Better: Have you ever heard the term, “it takes a long time to turn this ship”? That is in relation to the effort and complexity that comes with larger less nimble organization. In fact there are many business books written about this very corporate challenge. Escape Velocity by Geoffrey Moore for one. A good read for innovators and those looking to buy from innovators. It is hard enough to produce leading edge technology and mission critical solutions without having to worry about how it will impact legacy platforms and deployments. You know who we are referring to here. ;) So in summary it is important to evaluate not just the technology, not just the referenceable customers, not only the size of the organization and not only the people, but a combination of all of them. Think about it this way — as a fleet operator, how do you solicit new business and how do you want your target audience to measure your value? What are your competitive strengths? Now that you’ve answered that question — apply the same logic to your vendor and partner selections. Let's build something remarkable together — the unofficial member of your fleet operations team!

Choosing a Tech Platform in 2022 Today it seems that software solutions targeting enterprise operations are doing so with the positioning that the solution(s) is housed in the “cloud”, but what does that really mean? Well, it means different things to different people, and the complexity goes up when trying to compare solutions (apples to apples) vs infrastructures (apples to oranges). That said, it is very important to understand and incorporate into your buying criteria. We come across this topic a lot when working with clients or prospects on solution evaluations, and you’d be surprised at the amount of misleading information being presented to the market. As an example, just because a sales rep presents their solution to you as a SaaS solution (software as a service) does not mean that it is a cloud-based solution. And, if it was a cloud-based solution, what type is it? Is it an old clunky technology stack that has been ported from private servers to public cloud and or private cloud? The fact is, each deployment and instance is different, and if done properly would present huge advantages to the provider and the end users. That said, not all cloud solutions are equal. In the transportation technology industry, solutions have been consolidated, ported, integrated and glued together after years of acquisitions, generations of technical debt and decades of sins and scale issues. The opportunity to completely rebuild a technology stack while paying customers are using it and relying on new features and continuous availability is scarce. That is bundled with the likelihood that R&D funding is most likely allocated to the platforms generating the most revenue (aka: legacy platforms), and the opportunity to invest needed resources and focus on building something from the ground up is equally unlikely. So why does this matter to you as a transportation company or services company that is evaluating providers before making a material investment into technology? It’s simple — if a solution was built from scratch using the newest technologies such as cloud services, high-performing software languages, and processes such as the use of microservices, then it will perform better, update faster, and provide scale and velocity to the provider. This in turn means more features, less bugs, and better reliability for you as the end user. The truth is, cloud computing today takes many shapes. As an example multi-cloud and hybrid cloud solutions offer technology companies further flexibility when it comes to performance redundancy and costs. Hybrid cloud combines both a public cloud infrastructure with that of a private cloud infrastructure. The combination of the two enables extensive computing (which can be costly) to operate in the private cloud while the main functionality and hierarchy live in the high availability public cloud solution. This offers the ability to provide end customers with data intensive solutions like analytics and visualization tools like BI without slowing down the core functionality of the system. Another common deployment is the multi-cloud infrastructure. It combines two separate public cloud architectures to provide redundancy, and load balancing across disparate networks, which provides end users with a high-reliability and high-performance experience, free from major outages — we have all heard about them in the news — that cripple access to mission-critical tools such as driver log books and load assignments. So, in summary, not all cloud solutions and deployments are created equal. Your larger legacy options, with their long lists of customers and cluttered logo slides, are more often than not ticking timebombs waiting for another rack to be thrown at a pervasive problem that can not be fixed, but rather needs to be replaced. At Pedigree Technologies, we are a cloud-since-birth technology company, meaning our solutions were built from the ground up in the cloud, and have been iterated over the years using only the best processing and infrastructure advancements available; we never had to undergo a server migration from our closets or “data center” to a cloud provider. What is a data center by the way?! I sure hope our competitors stop listing that as some type of advantage versus the costly lease space and redundant headcount it really is. Do your homework, and when you’re evaluating options and you are checking the box for “cloud hosted”, remember that cloud hosted does not mean it’s a true cloud solution — and if it is, it’s crucial to ask what kind and why and which services are running on which parts. Ask the tough questions and see how they respond; if it truly is an advantage, then their sales staff will be educated on it and use it as such. Reliable infrastructure is not a bullet point on a slide, but the foundation of the solution you are seeking. See why Pedigree Technologies exceeds performance and reliability standards >>

If you’re in the construction, equipment rental, oil & gas, or municipal/environmental business (to name a few) your “stuff” is valuable because it costs a lot, but even more so because it’s what you use to make money. Knowing precisely where your equipment and tools are can make the difference between meeting a schedule or incurring costly delays. A common technology to track valuable “stuff” is the Bluetooth “tag”, one of the most flexible, available, and cost-effective means of asset management. They are rugged, weatherproof, long-life battery powered devices that can be installed on most anything including tools, ladders, light equipment, bins and dumpsters, and iron attachments. So, what is a “Bluetooth tag?” I’ve got Bluetooth speakers and a Bluetooth headset, are they “tags”? Nope. Bluetooth is a wireless technology that is perfect for nearby, device-to-device communication. “Tag” refers to applications where the data quantity is small to modest, not a stream like music or a phone call, and uses Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) named after its low power features with a range of about two hundred feet. Popular consumer BLE tags include Apple’s AirTag and devices from Tile used to find personal items like wallets and keys. Industrial applications use tags built for tough use and low maintenance. The nature of the BLE tag data communication is different than continuously connected IoT or consumer device applications. The tag periodically transmits, “I’m here”, and it’s the system’s job to simply listen. The listening element is called a “gateway”. Simply put, the tag tells the gateway, “I’m here,” much like when your kid returns from a date and shouts, “Mom, Dad, I’m home.” So it is the gateway that listens for nearby tags. A gateway with its own GPS location will connect to the internet over a cellular radio or local network and report on those tags that are in range. The gateway itself can be a mobile phone, tablet, vehicle tracking device, or “box” installed on a building. Why would I want a Bluetooth tag vs. a GPS tracker? It’s a matter of affordability. If you have valuable assets where real-time communication from anywhere is needed, then an asset tracker with GPS and cellular communication is your best bet, but at a cost of about 3 times more for the device and service. But if your “stuff” isn’t as valuable and you just need to know where you left it last, then Bluetooth tags might be right for you. BLE “I’m here” isn’t like GPS. “Here” simply means “within ‘earshot’ of the gateway” whose location is known. Equip all the assets you want to track with a BLE tag compatible with your selected gateway(s) and record which tag goes with which asset. Note: Some assets have integrated BLE tag capabilities, like many tools from Milwaukee and DeWalt. Identify the vehicles, warehouses, yards, or sites of interest and deploy gateways. Select and integrate an asset tracking system to host the asset database, identify assets whose BLE tag is reporting to the site gateway(s), and display results. Coverage in large areas can be accomplished with multiple gateways or on vehicles that move about that area. The BLE system answers some questions and not others: Is my asset here? Yes, and “here” is the location of the gateway. If you’ve an array of gateways it might also know, “In zone 3C of the yard” or “At Site 203”. What happens when my assets move? If the tag is in range of just one gateway, you’ll only be notified when the unit is out of range. If you have multiple gateways a tag’s movement will show as it moves between neighboring gateways. What happens when my assets leave the yard? The system reports your asset as “gone” when it stops reporting. If it is being transported by a vehicle with its own GPS tracking and BLE gateway capability, you’ll know “asset A is with truck B”. Otherwise, the asset’s location is known only when it shows up in another monitored area. Can many gateways receive the same “I’m Here” signal? Yes, if a tag is nearby any number of gateways within range can hear it. If the tag doesn’t have GPS, how does the system know its location? The gateways’ locations are known whether they are fixed or part of a device with GPS tracking, so by default the tag’s location is known when in range of the gateway. How can you make a phone your gateway? Because BLE tags can be detected by most mobile phones, a standard smartphone can be used to both deploy tags and identify tagged assets using a tag application on the phone. What environments work best with tags? Like any radio signal, BLE tag range is impacted by the environment. It works best outdoors or spacious indoor environments with no building interference. If you keep your assets enclosed in a metal truck or locker it may not be detectable. If I already have tags on tools, will they work with tags I purchase separately? Yes and no. Some gateways and tags are designed to work together so check first about interoperability. In summary, BLE asset tags can help identify the presence of and help locate almost any asset. They are simple to install, offer a long life (typically more than 3 years), and provide a common or standard wireless interface that communicates to a gateway or smartphone. They’re not an option for on-the-road vehicle tracking but a powerful complement to identify where all your “stuff” is.

Pedigree Technologies is Offering Two New Tracking Tags Increasing Visibility into Companies’ Assets at a Fraction of the Cost FARGO, N.D., Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --- Pedigree Technologies announces the addition of two new Tracking Tags to its OneView platform. By attaching to outdoor tools, equipment, and remote assets, these Bluetooth® tags offer customers increased visibility at a fraction of the cost of GPS devices. The tracking tags will connect and sync with truck and trailer GPS devices, Pedigree applications on handsets and tablets, Pedigree's Cab-Mate ELD , and yard-based receivers. Businesses can only make money if they deploy their equipment and tools efficiently. Pedigree’s Tracking Tags are one tool th Using Bluetooth wireless signals, the tags repeatedly transmit messages with an asset’s unique identifier. These signals are picked up and displayed on the OneView platform along with other vehicle- and asset-based GPS devices that are being monitored. The OneView platform can also display common industrial tool tags from leading manufacturers. The Tags are purpose-built for the harsh environments found in the industries Pedigree serves: transportation, construction, oil and gas, and heavy equipment. The PT TAG 20 and PT TAG 5 each have a signal range of up to 200 meters. Both models are designed for a long-life of consistent operation with batteries that last 20 and 5 years, respectively. Installation of these small, compact devices is quick and simple. Pedigree Technologies 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 require a 360-degree view into all service and supply chain assets, not just fleets.  Using telematics as a foundation, we integrate and layer smart technologies to offer a more expansive view into assets, inventory, and business-critical systems. The power of Pedigree is to connect the unconnected, all through a single pane of glass. Key solutions include ELDs, asset tracking, fleet management, maintenance, dispatching, IoT sensors, and more. 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 about Pedigree Technologies visit pedigreetech.io or to learn more about Bluetooth Tags read, “Where’s My Stuff?” – Listen to Your Bluetooth® Tags. For more information about this release or Pedigree Technologies, please contact Deidra Schwindt at d.schwindt@pedigreetech.io .