Dashboard Mount Designed for ELDs, Smart Devices

Arkon is offering heavy-duty dashboard and windshield mounts that are designed for portable electronic logging devices, tablets, or smartphones.

The mount can help fleets prepare for the upcoming FMCSA ELD mandate by providing a mount that can be adjusted to fit a variety of different devices.

The Model TAB4METKL aluminum mount is adjustable to fit tablets up to 7-10 inches in screen size, even with protective cases. The mount base can be screwed or drilled into any flat surface and a key lock keeps the tablet secured in place. The mount has 180-degree articulation and weighs in at two pounds total.

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Toyo Offers More Sizes for M920, M149 Tires

Toyo Tires has expanded its M920 dive-tire and M149 Super Single tire lines, adding more sizing options for fleets.

The M920 drive traction tire is designed for trucks that require all-season capabilities to deliver loads in any weather condition in regional or long-haul applications. The tire has wide, staggered tread blocks for improved traction and performance while other features affect wet performance, longer tire life and reduced irregular wear.

New sizes added to the M920 lineup include a 315/80R22.5 with a Load Index of L, also an 11R24.5 and a 285/75R24.5. The total M920 size range now includes:

The company has also added a new size to its Toyo M149, an all-position super single tire designed to deliver better wear performance in tough operations, ranging from urban front axles to long-haul trailers. The tire's construction and tread design promote high uniformity, even wear, and wet traction.

“The M920 and M149 have delivered great performance and a lower cost per mile for our commercial customers,” said Mike Graber, Senior Product Manager, commercial truck tires Toyo Tire U.S.A. “These added sizes will expand the applications that will benefit from longer tread life and better retreadability.”

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GPS Insight Launches ELD Solution

GPS Insight, a technology provider of GPS vehicle and asset tracking solutions for commercial and government fleets, announced the launch of its new Electronic Logging Device (ELD) solution.

The GPS Insight Hours of Service Solution comes to the market with a unique feature set that will streamline fleet management and ensure FMCSA compliance, according to the company.

The ELD solution bundles an Android tablet hardwired to a GPS tracking device. The ruggedized ELD tablet features an intuitive user interface to ensure ease of use for all drivers. The management portal is web-based, secure, and accessible via PC, tablet, and smartphone.

In addition to the functionality required by the FMCSA, GPS Insight is offering key ELD features that together, create a powerful fleet management solution:

Photo courtesy of GPS Insight

The GPS Insight Hours of Service Solution offers a simple alternative to paper logs and provides many benefits beyond compliance. Although it is an easy-to-use interface, GPS Insight understands this new mandate is a paradigm shift for the industry and is offering its customers hands-on training, augmented by on-demand training videos, to make the transition from paper logs to e-logs as seamless as possible.

Demonstrations and more information can be found on-demand at www.gpsinsight.com/hours-of-service.

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GPS Insight Launches ELD Solution

GPS Insight, a technology provider of GPS vehicle and asset tracking solutions for commercial and government fleets, announced the launch of its new Electronic Logging Device (ELD) solution.

The GPS Insight Hours of Service Solution comes to the market with a unique feature set that will streamline fleet management and ensure FMCSA compliance, according to the company.

The ELD solution bundles an Android tablet hardwired to a GPS tracking device. The ruggedized ELD tablet features an intuitive user interface to ensure ease of use for all drivers. The management portal is web-based, secure, and accessible via PC, tablet, and smartphone.

In addition to the functionality required by the FMCSA, GPS Insight is offering key ELD features that together, create a powerful fleet management solution:

Photo courtesy of GPS Insight

The GPS Insight Hours of Service Solution offers a simple alternative to paper logs and provides many benefits beyond compliance. Although it is an easy-to-use interface, GPS Insight understands this new mandate is a paradigm shift for the industry and is offering its customers hands-on training, augmented by on-demand training videos, to make the transition from paper logs to e-logs as seamless as possible.

Demonstrations and more information can be found on-demand at www.gpsinsight.com/hours-of-service.

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