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PeopleNet Taps Rodi to Head New Transportation Group

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PeopleNet has promoted Jim Rodi to executive vice president and general manager of the company's newly formed Transportation group.

Rodi has been with PeopleNet since 2014. In his new role, he will lead efforts to improve customer innovation and value. He will also continue to integrate several vertical segments across PeopleNet and Trimble, including: PeopleNet Truck (Aftermarket) Solutions, Trimble Construction Logistics, Trimble Oil & Gas Services, and Trimble Final-Mile Solutions.

He has more than 20 years of experience in the transportation and fleet management industry and previously held leadership roles in both sales and customer service at Qualcomm and at Rand McNally, where he led their Mobile Communications group.

“With the rapid evolution of technology, it is imperative that we continue to provide our customers with an innovative set of fleet management solutions,” said Brian McLaughlin, president of PeopleNet. “Jim's leadership and long-time dedication to the transportation industry will enable us to address the needs of an increasingly diverse marketplace.”

PeopleNet's new Transportation group will be focused on reemphasizing a market-driven approach to developing solutions.

The company also announced that is has named Mark Kessler to a new role as chief strategy officer. He will focus on long-term growth strategies and initiatives. In addition, PeopleNet said that Garland Jackson will continue as general manager of the company's OEM/Channels group to drive preference and demand for PeopleNet and Trimble products as factory-installed options.

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Hendrickson Revamps Tiremaax Pro ROI Calculator

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Hendrickson Trailer Commercial Vehicle Systems has updated its Tiremaax Pro return-on-investment calculator with a new user-friendly design.

The companty said the ROI calculator can help customers determine the potential savings a fleet can achieve by specifying the Tiremaax Pro tire pressure control system.

With upcoming Phase 2 greenhouse gas regulations taking effect on trailers in 2018, Hendrickson said that many trailer OEMs will begin installing tire-pressure systems as standard. The ROI tool was designed to help fleets that want to take an active role in understanding the payback and value of a tire-pressure control system like Tiremaax Pro.

The Tiremaax Pro can increase fuel economy as well as reduce maintenance and roadside calls, according to Hendrickson.

“It is now more important than ever for fleets to truly understand their total cost of ownership. Tires are not only one of the most important maintenance components on a trailer, but also one of the most expensive,” said Matt Wilson, director of Hendrickson Controls Business Unit. “Our new ROI calculator demonstrates that Tiremaax Pro will quickly pay for itself and provides a convenient report summarizing the savings.”

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ATRI updates online idling regulations

The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) continues to update and maintain a listing of state and local idling regulations on its website. The listing is provided in two forms, an online compendium which provides detailed information and links to each of the 60 state and local regulations which have been identified; and a cab card which provides a consolidated listing of the state and local limits. The cab card is designed to be downloaded and carried in the glove box of a truck.

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DIstracted Driving …overblown?

As mobile devices and apps—and everyday use and growing reliance on them—have spread at a pace rabbits and bacteria might envy, fleets have been acting to curb distracted driving in their trucks. The U.S. Dept. of Transportation's (DOT) bans on text­ing and hand-held cell phone use while operating commercial motor vehicles since 2010 and 2012, respectively, are advancing those efforts.

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