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30 • February 15-28, 2018 Technology thetrucker.com
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Drivewyze began testing in-cab driversafety
notifications in 2015. That initial
proof of concept developed into a largescale
pilot program involving more than 100
sites in 19 states, including 32 curves and
ramps on the Pennsylvania Turnpike.
“Safety and innovation are core values of
our strategic plan, and the Drivewyze partnership
along with the driver-notification
program clearly embody both ideals,” said
Pennsylvania Turnpike CEO Mark Compton.
“Thanks to the efforts of the folks who
made this collaborative venture happen, this
rollout has been a noteworthy success, enhancing
safety for both commercial and passenger
vehicles alike.”
The Drivewyze platform operates on
standard in-cab telematics equipment managed
by fleets and does not require the driver
to download or interact with the application.
The notifications are fully automated
and provide both visual and audible notices
to drivers. As drivers approach rollover-risk
areas on the turnpike, the Drivewyze application
issues an audible tone and displays
a standard federal roadway warning symbol
on the in-cab display.
“The concept was based on the belief
that drivers can be safely encouraged to improve
driving behaviors when provided with
in-cab notices when, and where, they are
most needed,” said Drivewyze CEO Brian
Heath. “The data has proven this hypothesis
correct, with the primary measurable benefit
being a reduction in high-speed vehicle
events through ramps and curves on the
roadway.”
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission
operates and maintains 552 miles of toll roads
in the state. It oversees 68 fare-collection facilities,
17 service plazas and 27 maintenance
facilities. With more than 2,000 employees, it
generated $1.1 billion in annual toll revenue
from 200.3 million vehicles in fiscal year
2017. Known as “America’s First Superhighway,”
it opened October 1, 1940. 8
Schneider announces orders of new Tesla tractor
THE TRUCKER STAFF
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Schneider, a provider
of transportation and logistics services, has
committed to purchase new Tesla tractors.
Schneider has placed reservations and is
looking forward to implementing and testing
the innovative tractors, according to Mark
Rourke, executive vice president and COO at
Schneider.
“This new technology resets the bar for
sustainability and safety,” Rourke said. “We
are excited about the potential the electric
[Tesla] Semi truck offers for delivering a
smaller carbon footprint, dramatically lowering
lifecycle operating costs and enhancing
the driver experience. The technology will
provide a natural extension to our next generation
quest platform.”
With a long list of adopted technology
in its ranks, it makes sense that Schneider
would invest in technology that positively
affects both the in-cab driver experience and
place to rest without having to settle, he said.
The platform’s truck parking locator allows
drivers to find available parking spots
before pulling over, maximizing driving while
minimizing search time. Drivers receive access
to an exclusive collection of parking locations
filtered by the amenities and security
features they deem most important. The app
also provides reviews written by truck drivers
who can report free parking spots near them,
allowing truckers to see the real-time availability
of parking spots along their routes.
“We are thrilled to integrate ProMiles
software into our platform,” de Zwaan said.
“Through this partnership, which is only the
first step in significant additions we’ll be
making to the platform, we are able to elevate
the driving and routing experience for truck
drivers around the globe. Our mission is to
continue expanding our offering so drivers
are able to take the safest and most efficient
trips possible.”
“Embracing cutting edge technology with
partners like Truck Parking USA is part of
what keeps this industry exciting,” said Tony
Stroncheck, president of sales and marketing
for ProMiles Software. “When I look at the
advances that have been made in the 25 years
we’ve been at this, I am eager to see what innovations
we will see in the next few years.
Working with a team with the infrastructure
experience they have shown in Europe undoubtedly
will enhance their capacity here in
North America.”
Truck Parking USA is owned by PTV
Group. The software provider is based in
Karlsruhe, Germany, and has over 800 employees
at 20 locations worldwide.
For more than 26 years ProMiles Software
has provided solutions for routing, mapping
and fuel tax reporting to the North American
trucking industry. With a diverse set of solutions
from routing to fuel cost management,
ProMiles offers applications suited to everyone
from the company driver to fleets of any size.
For more information, see promiles.com. 8
the planet, Rourke added.
An Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) SmartWay High Performer and eighttime
SmartWay Excellence Award recipient,
Schneider has a history of testing and implementing
fuel-efficient and safety technologies,
he said, adding that today, more than 30
fuel-efficient features and safety technologies
are in place or in testing to continually improve
performance.
Tesla revealed the electric truck at an event
on November 16.
Schneider is a provider of transportation
and logistics services that offers regional and
long-haul truckload, expedited, dedicated,
bulk, intermodal, final mile, LTL, brokerage,
warehousing, supply chain management and
port logistics.
Schneider is a $4 billion company.
To learn more about Schneider’s commitment
to running an environmentally friendly
fleet, visit Schneider.com/sustainability. 8
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