Technology news and briefs for the week of July 10, 2022:
GPS supplier EROAD has launched two new apps to increase convenience and productivity for drivers and fleet managers.
The new EROAD Assist is an Ehubo driver companion app that functions as an extension of the Ehubo, giving drivers the flexibility and convenience of completing various tasks outside of their vehicle from a connected smart device. Ehubo measures distance travelled using a combination of internal and external sensors, including the vehicle's odometer pulse, GPS satellites and accelerometers. The app also helps expedite important transactions between the driver and safety and maintenance managers, saving time, reducing stress and enabling work shift optimization. In addition, it helps drivers get to their destinations and homes on time with ease and efficiency while ensuring fleet safety and compliance.
Key features include change duty status to on or off duty, certify logs dating back to six months, DVIR, perform pre-and post-trip inspections, image capture, inspect defect board integration, and leadership, which allows the user to monitor driving performance to improve safety, view star rank and company rank and provide insights into recent events like harsh braking and speeding.
The new MyEROAD app enables users to access the features like vehicle tracking, viewing hours of service (HOS) and trip histories on the go. It also enables access to a subset of MyEROAD products that are fully optimized for mobile.
Key features include biometric authentication (facial recognition and fingerprint ID), an interactive map, vehicle history, ETA, a driver list on the map, HoS on the map, geofencing, messaging and video replay.
