Category: Blog
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AI And The Human Component: Why Amazon Got It Wrong
It seems as though Amazon is in hot water yet again. Earlier this month, we wrote about Amazon’s requirement of its drivers to sign a biometric consent form in compliance with newly-installed AI dash cameras. Drivers were told to consent or risk losing their jobs. Amazon claims it’s trying to keep its drivers safe.…
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Ultra-Wideband vs. Bluetooth Tracking: Which One Is Right For You?
Outdoors, Global Positioning Systems (GPS) are used to locate people, places and things, a process that is hindered once those objects move to an indoor space. When GPS tracking is not an option, real-time indoor location systems come into play; the most common being Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) or Wi-Fi. This was the case,…
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The Future of Fleet Safety
Fleet safety evolved from a need to understand the root causes of accidents involving commercial trucks. The advent of dash cams and telematics gave companies valuable insights and actionable data to help create safer, efficient fleets. Today, those same data capabilities can help fleet managers not only address the causes of training, but offer targeted…
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The Components Of A Fleet Safety Program
Accidents involving commercial trucks represent some of the most costly claims for businesses. A fleet safety program is a coordinated initiative that combines safety technology with ongoing coaching to improve driver behaviour, reduce accidents, prevent false claims, and lower costs. A fleet safety program designed specifically for your company can help establish procedures and…
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How Telematics And Gamification Can Lead To A Stronger Fleet
Not too long ago, mega-retailer Amazon came under fire yet again, this time for using AI-powered cameras to keep watch over their drivers while on the job. While the cameras in and of themselves aren’t problematic, the number of false positives due to inflexible algorithms have led to nothing short of an employee revolt. In…
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The Top 7 Reasons Why Transit Fleets Are Using Bus ETA
According to experts, public transit ridership has declined over the past five years. In an effort to increase ridership, several systems have opted to rebuild their transit and bus route networks. The challenge, of course, is that many of those route networks have remained the same for several decades, despite a massive evolution of the…
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The Power Of Telematics: Lasting Impacts For School Transit And Beyond
In the ever-evolving world of IoT, telematics remains a nucleus of connectivity, converting everything it touches into a powerful data collection platform. This month, we’ve explored the power of such connectivity with regards to school transit systems, a prime example of what happens when school districts leverage the power of GPS to create transparency between…
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Student Tracking: A Beginners Guide
When we talk about asset tracking, we usually refer to those components of an organization that require a certain amount of surveillance to keep operations running smoothly; for example: fleet vehicles, equipment, cargo or construction materials. But what about assets outside of big business or public works? What are the possibilities? With back-to-school being top…
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How Telematics Serve Public Works Operations
Public works are the most evident signs that your city and community continues to work for you. On any given day, your snow and ice is removed, potholes are patched or waste is removed. When your community collaborates to solve problems such as roads, highways, drainage, water projects and sewers, they’re engaging in public works.
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Plow Position Technology: Why your fleet needs it this winter
For the past few years, ZenduIT has provided innovative fleet safety technology and devices to a number of industries, including municipal, public works, construction, utilities and transportation. At our core, we believe that if unwanted behaviours on the road can be predicted, they can be prevented. Perhaps this philosophy is best illustrated with waste…
