Location Based Systems

Cellcontrol says it has adapted its technology to Class A (SAE J1939), an industry standard that will allow its Cellcontrol system to operate within a variety of fleet vehicles, including commercial vehicles, big rigs, school buses, heavy equipment and other Class A vehicles. Utilising the vehicle's onboard computer, Cellcontrol determines when the vehicle is moving at any speed and, based on a company's distracted driving policy, instantly blocks the use of a driver's cell phone, laptop computer or other m

Advantech has announced the TREK-550, an industrial in-vehicle dedicated box computer. When placed in transport trucks, buses, vehicle fleets and taxis, the device can be connected to a variety of monitoring systems, including OnBoard Diagnostics (OBD-II), a Car Area Network (CAN) and Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS).

Networkfleet has announced the availability of simple one-plug installation for its Networkfleet 4200 low-cost GPS vehicle tracking system. Most GPS tracking systems require wire splicing for installation in light-duty vehicles but the 4200 plugs directly into the OBD-II diagnostic port, making installation quick and easy.

ALK Technologies has announced its industry-standard PC*Miler solutions now integrate with Oracle Transportation Management 6.1, the global transportation management system that helps streamline planning, execution, financial settlement, visibility, and business process automation across all modes of transportation.

U-blox and Trakm8, a UK-based provider of end-to-end telematics solutions deployed around the world, have announced a new, advanced remote vehicle monitoring system which relies on u blox' technology.

ZoomSafer, a provider of corporate policy software to prevent distracted driving, has released a major upgrade to its FleetSafer enterprise software platform. The company claims the latest version is the world's first and only safe driving software that integrates seamlessly with Mobile Resource Management (MRM) telematics solutions

Topcon Positioning Systems (TPS) has announced an addition to its offering of high-accuracy, mobile mapping solutions. The IP-S2 HD Mapping System is a vehicle-mounted surveying and mapping system featuring a high-definition LiDAR scanner from Velodyne Lidar.

Nexcom has expanded its range of in-vehicle PCs with the launch of the VTC 6100, an intelligent yet rugged telematics PC which is ideal for in-vehicle digital signage and infotainment applications within buses, trains and taxis.

RouteMatch Software has announced its acquisition of RouteShout, an award-winning traveller information systems (TIS) product developed by interactive mobility pioneers Deeplocal, a Carnegie Mellon University spin-out.