Gains full visibility and control
over trucks and trailers in a single, unified platform with ORBCOMM’s
telematics double play
ORBCOMM Inc, a global provider
of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, today announced that it has been
selected by Skyline Transportation Inc. (Skyline), a truckload carrier and
leader in the transportation industry for more than 65 years, to provide its
integrated in-cab and asset tracking solutions to monitor their fleet
of trucks and dry vans. ORBCOMM’s comprehensive solutions provide wireless
connectivity through its industry-leading hardware and a single, unified
Cloud-based analytics platform for
optimal fleet management across multiple asset classes.
Based in
Knoxville, TN with delivery routes throughout the U.S. Southeast region,
Skyline is using ORBCOMM’s in-cab solution to enhance operational efficiency
through increased visibility and auditing, along with more automated management
of their drivers and trucks. ORBCOMM’s driver-friendly solution delivers GPS fleet tracking and connects to the truck’s
CANbus to seamlessly collect important data from the engine, brake systems,
fuel tanks and more, providing access to deep analytics and reporting via the ORBCOMM Platform. By automating hours of service
calculations, ORBCOMM enables Skyline to comply with the Electronic Logging Device (ELD) and FMCSA Hours
of Service (HOS) regulations. ORBCOMM’s solution also helps Skyline improve driver safety by providing on-board driver performance scoring and correcting unsafe
driving behaviors that lead to accidents, fines and higher insurance.
As part
of ORBCOMM’s telematics double play
offering, Skyline can also track their dry van trailers to improve utilization
and customer service, while managing all of their assets through one seamless,
comprehensive platform. ORBCOMM’s trailer tracking
solution helps Skyline improve their trailer-to-tractor ratio,
increase capacity, enhance driver satisfaction and keep fleet managers in touch
with trailers in transit or in the yard. To further enhance productivity,
communications and service levels across their fleet, Skyline is using an
integration that links the ORBCOMM Platform’s data from its truck and trailer
assets to the McLeod Software
transportation management system and workflow application. In addition, Skyline
is working on incorporating ORBCOMM’s scanning application into their
operations, which allows their drivers to electronically submit proof of
delivery paperwork, speeding up the billing process and improving cash flow.
“ORBCOMM’s
priority is to make our customers’ business operations run as smoothly and
efficiently as possible, and our powerful telematics double play gives Skyline
a significant edge by allowing them to track and manage their entire fleet
through a single pane of glass,” said Chris MacDonald, ORBCOMM’s Senior Vice
President of Transportation Solutions. “By leveraging deep data insights
through our advanced platform, Skyline can decrease operating costs and improve
productivity through real-time asset management and continuous visibility.”
“ORBCOMM
is the industry expert when it comes to providing reliable, high-performance
telematics solutions for managing mixed fleets, and they’ve helped us take our
operations to a much higher level of efficiency and performance since we’ve
completed the deployment,” said Jeff Reed, President of Skyline Transportation
and 2021 Chairman of the Tennessee Trucking Association. “We’re looking forward
to working with ORBCOMM for the long-term to continue to add new feature sets
and capabilities to our telematics solutions to enhance the driver experience
and improve workflow across our operations.”
Source: ORBCOMM media announcement