Jan 26, 2023

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Trucker Path Now Offers Geotab ELD and Telematics Solutions ELD and telematics capabilities are the latest additions to Trucker Path’s comprehensive ‘business in a box’ of trucking solutions PHOENIX – November 8, 2022 – Trucker Path, the most comprehensive and most used mobile app for North American truckers, today announced the addition of Geotab ELD and telematics technologies to its growing suite of products and services. “We are excited to be adding ELD and telematics capabilities from Geotab to our ever-expanding set of offerings at Trucker Path,” said Chris Oliver, CMO. “With a growing combination of strategically aligned and integrated products, we now offer a comprehensive set of solutions that includes all the essential technologies and services trucking companies need for successful, profitable operations.” Geotab has once again been ranked the #1 commercial telematics vendor worldwide by ABI Research and continues to be recognized for their innovative technology and solutions. The company currently has over 3 million devices in operation and processes more than 55 billion data points per day. Branded as Trucker Path ELD Powered by Geotab, the solution’s ELD technology provides hours of service and DVIR compliance while the telematics adds vehicle utilization, performance and health assessments along with a wealth of other telematics-driven capabilities. The new offering is available in conjunction with other well-known services from Trucker Path, including: ● The Trucker Path app relied upon by over a million drivers throughout North America ● TruckLoads, a digital freight exchange that connects drivers, carriers and brokers ● COMMAND™, an Operations & Driver Relationship (ODR) platform that provides small to mid-size fleets with TMS technologies ● DISPATCH, a full-service dispatch service designed specifically for small carriers and owner-operators “With this new, affordable offering, Trucker Path customers can get everything they need to run their trucking company all in one place,” added Oliver. “Our “business-in-a-box" approach now includes regulatory compliance, load sourcing, operations management, truck navigation, parking availability, weigh station statuses, dock insights, fuel savings, document scanning, customer invoicing, factoring and even a Dispatch service that combines it all to handle all the back-office work for owner operators and small fleets.” Carriers and fleet operators can visit <a href="www.truckerpath.com/eld">www.truckerpath.com/eld</a> to learn more about Trucker Path ELD Powered by Geotab. About Geotab Geotab is advancing security, connecting commercial vehicles to the cloud and providing data-driven analytics to help customers better manage their fleets. Geotab’s open platform and Marketplace, offering hundreds of third-party solution options, allows both small and large businesses to automate operations by integrating vehicle data with their other data assets. As an IoT hub, the in-vehicle device provides additional functionality through IOX Add-Ons. Processing billions of data points a day, Geotab leverages data analytics and machine learning to help customers improve productivity, optimize fleets through the reduction of fuel consumption, enhance driver safety, and achieve strong compliance to regulatory changes. Geotab’s products are represented and sold worldwide through Authorized Geotab Resellers. To learn more, please visit <a href="www.geotab.com">www.geotab.com</a> and follow us <a href="www.geotab.com">@GEOTAB</a> and on LinkedIn. About Trucker Path Phoenix-based Trucker Path is the provider of a wide range of truck driver-centric mobility products. Its Trucker Path app is currently in use by over 1 million professional truck drivers. Offering best-in-class navigation with truck optimized routing, the Trucker Path app also provides access to vital up-to-date information about truck stops, real-time available parking, fuel prices, weigh station status, and truck scales and wash locations. The company also offers TruckLoads, a digital freight exchange that connects drivers, carriers and brokers; COMMAND™, the industry’s first and only Operations & Driver Relationship (ODR) platform that provides small to mid-size fleets with the necessary driver and TMS technologies to successfully run a fleet; and DISPATCH, a full-service dispatch service designed specifically to serve the back-office needs of small carriers and owner-operators. For more information, visit <a href="www.truckerpath.com. ">www.truckerpath.com.</a> Media Contact: Susan Fall LaunchIt Public Relations <a href="tel:8584901050">858-490-1050</a> <a href="mailto:susan@launchitpr.com">susan@launchitpr.com</a>

Nov 10, 2022

How Truck Route Optimization Can Improve Your Fleet’s Productivity and Driver Safety Truck drivers provide an essential service around the world. They are the ones that hit the road for several hours at a time, even days, to transport critical goods that consumers need, from medicine to food and clothing. Yet, life on the road is not easy. It can be a lonely life, rife with risk and quite gruelling. The nature of the job requires drivers to be mentally and physically strong and capable of driving and being attentive for many miles without falling asleep behind the wheel. A person needs a lot of stamina to stay awake after driving for several hours at a time, which can be pretty taxing While the job certainly has its bonuses and benefits, the fact remains that being a truck driver means facing specific challenges unique to the trucking industry. If you are an employer in the trucking industry, driver safety ought to be your top priority. Every time your drivers climb into one of your fleet vehicles, they risk their physical wellbeing and even their lives, as well as that of other drivers and pedestrians. According to the <a href= "https://www-fars.nhtsa.dot.gov/Main/index.aspx">US Department of Transportation's Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS)</a>, large trucks accounted for 8.9% of the vehicles in fatal crashes in 2020, with 4,842 large trucks involved in fatal crashes. The good news for the industry is that means 91% of the vehicles involved in fatal crashes were not large trucks. Nevertheless, with grim statistics like these, ensuring the safety of your drivers is a pertinent responsibility that your organization cannot afford to ignore. Not only is it in the best interests of your driver's wellbeing, but it is also important for the profitability and sustainability of your trucking company. Route planning software enables you to improve your truck driver safety while also improving efficiency and productivity. Challenges truck drivers face. Truck drivers spend most of their time on the road travelling from state to state, city to city, and people often don't appreciate how challenging this can be. Truck parking is continuously ranked as one of truck drivers' main challenges. Struggling to find available truck parking can create dangerous situations for drivers, forcing them to drive beyond their available HOS time in search of a suitable place to park. Paying overnight fees or wasting fuel getting to a truck stop to spend the night is not ideal for drivers, and with traditional truck and rest stops filling up quickly, truckers often have no other option but to park in potentially dangerous locations. Similarly, finding other amenities, such as diners and rest stops, grab a bite to eat, or rehydrate, can be a challenge - especially when driving through a place you are unfamiliar with. Dehydration, in particular, poses a problem for truck drivers. When dehydrated, our brain function becomes reserved, leading to issues that impact mental clarity, reaction time, muscle function, and even our mood. Dehydration also affects blood volume causing headaches and dizziness. Proper hydration is vital for driver health and safety, so it is crucial to plan routes ahead of time. Route planning software like Trucker Path can improve efficiency and productivity while, more importantly, keeping drivers safe. How can Trucker Path improve truck driver safety? Trucker Path began its life as a truck-based navigation similar to many others, using GPS systems to find and plan trucking routes; however, thanks to its community of drivers, the app is consistently updated via millions of crowdsourced contributions that help drivers avoid dangerous travel situations and find suitable stops that meet their needs. Today, Trucker Path is the most relied upon real-truck navigation and mapping app in the trucking industry, with over 1 million monthly active users (MAUs). Built and engineered specifically for the truck driver, Trucker Path prioritizes the safety, comfort and wellbeing of drivers. Trucker Path's real-truck navigation recommends routes to avoid low overpasses, sharp turns, poor roads, and other factors to make the driver's journey safer. The Trucker Path app features all the key places for drivers to stop nationwide, along with ratings and reviews from their fellow truckers. They appreciate the straightforward, informative access to all the points of interest they need and the ability to filter the ones that matter to them most. These include: <ul> <li>Parking</li> <li>Weigh Stations</li> <li>Fuel Stops</li> <li>Truck Washes</li> <li>Truck Stops</li> <li>Rest Areas</li> <li>Truck Scales</li> <li>Repair Shops</li> <li>Restaurants</li> <li>Hotels</li> <li>And much more.</li> </ul> With Trucker Path, drivers can be in control of their journey by planning their route ahead of time or adjusting during their journey. How can Trucker Path improve fleet productivity? One of the biggest challenges of driving a truck on busy roads, especially in urban areas, is finding a parking place. Drivers can easily waste an <a href= "https://talkbusiness.net/2021/06/truck-parking-shortage-worsens-new-study-notes-systems-issues/"> hour a day </a> looking for available parking, wasting time and eating into their available HOS. But with the Trucker Path app, they easily find available parking instead of driving around looking for space, saving valuable time and ensuring driver safety. Fuel expenses are always a drain on profitability, especially with diesel prices and inflation at record levels. When you equip your drivers with Trucker Path, fleet managers can optimize their fuel spending and enjoy cost savings. The process could not be more straightforward. Simply enter the truck's MPG and beginning tank volume in the operator portal. Trucker Path identifies your driver's pre-determined fuel stops and fill levels, ensuring you're always purchasing the cheapest fuel available along the route. Trucker Path for Fleets. Improved routing efficiency improves every function of your trucking operation, including driver safety. If you're a trucking fleet company looking to equip your drivers with truck-specific navigation, fuel optimization, available parking, and much more, all in an app customized with your branding, Trucker Path For Fleets is the solution for you. You and your drivers will appreciate the safety and productivity benefits Trucker Path provides. Fleet owners can visit our <a href= "https://truckerpath.com/fleet-app/">website</a> for more information on how to offer the Trucker Path app to their drivers.

Oct 12, 2022

Trucker Path Teams Up With Transport Pro to Expand Load Visibility for Drivers and Fleets Integration allows Transport Pro brokers to seamlessly and instantly post available loads on the TruckLoads digital freight exchange with a single click PHOENIX – December 14, 2022 – Trucker Path, the most comprehensive and most used mobile app for North American truckers, today announced that brokers using the Transport Pro TMS solution can now post loads on the Trucker Path TruckLoads digital freight exchange. The integration with TruckLoads instantly puts available loads in front of Trucker Path’s 1 million + community of drivers. “With the instant access to TruckLoads through our integration with Transport Pro, their brokers can substantially increase exposure to loads,” said Chris Oliver, CMO at Trucker Path. “At the same time, the community of Trucker Path users gains immediate access to more available freight. This integrated capability will help meet capacity needs for brokers, and enhance the ability of drivers and fleets using TruckLoads to easily find loads and generate revenue.” The new integration with Transport Pro allows brokers to opt in to post all of their available loads on TruckLoads with a single click. On the Trucker Path load board, users can lock in capacity instantly and digitally, or communicate directly with the broker to negotiate rates or ask questions which are common practices in today’s spot market. Drivers and carriers can also verify their operating authority and insurance on the platform, simplifying the onboarding process for brokers. “By providing a seamless, automated integration to TruckLoads, Trucker Path enables our brokers to further expand their digital freight network,” said Kenneth Kloeppel, Director of Technology at Transport Pro. “This new integration gives them an additional resource for finding quality capacity and meeting the freight hauling needs of their shipper customers.” The new integration with Transport Pro allows brokers to opt in to post all of their available loads on TruckLoads with a single click. On the Trucker Path load board, users can lock in capacity instantly and digitally, or communicate directly with the broker to negotiate rates or ask questions which are common practices in today’s spot market. Drivers and carriers can also verify their operating authority and insurance on the platform, simplifying the onboarding process for brokers. About Transport Pro Transport Pro is a leading cloud-based transportation management software (TMS) that offers cutting-edge technology to fleets, brokers, and 3PLs. As a fully integrated platform, Transport Pro serves as the main hub for all business operations, and helps transportation companies automate the entire lifecycle of a load, from dispatch, imaging, billing, settlements, accounting, and reporting. Leveraging the latest technology, Transport Pro provides brokerages with modern capacity and tracking solutions, and gives trucking companies essential tools to proactively manage drivers, safety, and maintenance. The TMS features powerful, built-in tools that eliminate manual processes, so that teams can focus more on business growth and customer relationships. Easily implemented across multiple locations, Transport Pro is built for transportation companies that are ready to scale their operations. <a href="https://www.transportpro.net/"> www.transportpro.net </a> About Trucker Path Phoenix-based Trucker Path is the provider of a wide range of truck driver-centric mobility products. Its Trucker Path app is currently in use by over 1 million professional truck drivers. Offering best-in-class navigation with truck optimized routing, the Trucker Path app also provides access to vital up-to-date information about truck stops, real-time available parking, fuel prices, weigh station status, and truck scales and wash locations. The company also offers TruckLoads, a digital freight exchange that connects drivers, carriers and brokers; COMMAND™, the industry’s first and only Operations & Driver Relationship (ODR) platform that provides small to mid-size fleets with the necessary driver and TMS technologies to successfully run a fleet; and DISPATCH, a full-service dispatch service designed specifically to serve the back-office needs of small carriers and owner-operators. For more information, visit <a href="https://www.truckerpath.com/">www.truckerpath.com.</a> Media Contact: Susan Fall LaunchIt Public Relations <a href="tel:8584901050">858-490-1050</a> <a href="mailto:susan@launchitpr.com">susan@launchitpr.com</a>

Dec 20, 2022