As powerful mobile computing capabilities becomes available on a greater selection of devices –data is also becoming more accessible, and more valuable, to trucking companies. This is one of the primary reason we’ve identified “data” as the second major mobile computing trend impacting our industry. The bring-your-own-device (BYOD) trend has influenced nearly every major business market, with consumers bringing and using their personal devices at work, and the trucking industry is no exception. New mobile applications, which are now delivered via the cloud, are giving fleets access to data they’ve never had before...
During a recent interview with Red Eye Radio, we discussed the benefits of Qualcomm’s MCP50 platform for smaller carriers. At Qualcomm, we understand every fleet’s operation, size and budget are unique. We know this necessitates the development of a range of mobile fleet management solutions, which allow carriers to select the platform and applications that best meet their operational needs and price constraints.
What is the true value of data collected from your vehicle? Over the past 25 years, there have been significant improvements in trucking efficiency achieved through the adoption of mobile fleet management technologies. GPS location tracking, two-way messaging, vehicle data collection and data integration all have helped streamline operations. The next major improvement will come from proactively harnessing the information coming from the mobile to the back office.
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