Fleet Safety and Driver Monitoring

Driver behavior contributes to over 90 percent of the crashes that kill tens of thousands of people and cost billions of dollars annually. Improving fleet safety involves more than simple driver monitoring and reactive policy measures—it requires a proactive solution to verbally coach drivers in real-time to develop safer driving habits.

ORBCOMM technology is squarely focused on the driver, and offers the only real-time fleet safety solution that detects unsafe driver behavior and offers verbal coaching before a crash or fineable offense occurs.

Improve Fleet Safety with Verbal Driver Coaching

• In-cab Verbal Coaching: Send automated in-cab verbal alerts in real-time when drivers are speeding or driving aggressively.
• Speed-by-Street™: Send automated verbal alerts when drivers exceed the speed limit on any given road segment.
• Lane Departure & Collision Avoidance: Alert drivers in real-time if they drift outside their lane or get too close to other vehicles.

Keep Drivers Safe and in View

• Seat Belt Use Alerts: Ensure drivers are wearing a seat belt by sending alerts to drivers and managers.
• Crash & Roll Over Detection: Receive instant notification via phone, text or e-mail when a vehicle has been in a crash.
• Road Hazard Awareness: Allow drivers to communicate with each other regarding hazardous areas including debris, construction and severe weather conditions.
• Emergency Call/Panic Button: Call for help via hands-free cell network communication with a single push of a button.
• Signal Jamming Detection: Help prevent hijacking by detecting the use of GPS and GSM jammers. Track stolen vehicles via GPS.

Monitor Drivers for Enhanced Fleet Performance

• Automated Exception Alerts: Receive instant notifications via text, e-mail or phone call when a driver commits a serious violation.
• Driver/Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIR): Create fully customizable vehicle inspection checklists for operators to complete electronically.
• Driver/Fleet Scoring: Automate driver/fleet scorecards to identify safe drivers and those in need of additional training.
• Work Alone Timer: Allow drivers to set up timers warning management if they do not return to the vehicle within a given time frame.
• Vehicle Inspection Alerts: Send timed checklist alerts to remind drivers of pre/post-trip instructions and inspection requirements.

Source: https://www.orbcomm.com/en/industries/transportation-and-distribution/fleet-safety-and-driver-monitoring

The Rugby Eliminator LP Dump Body

The Eliminator LP Dump Body, by Rugby Manufacturing, is the industry leader in Class 3-5. Featuring a sleek, streamline style and designed for maximum durability, these units are available in 9' to 12' lengths with 12 and 17" side height options. Units come equipped with a sloped 1/4 cab shield that has a slotted viewing window. A lower mounting height improves the body’s overall stability. The patented EZ-LATCH™ system is also included for easy tailgate operation and maximum safety.

Other industry leading design features include:

•     10 ga construction throughout on bodies with rigid sides, bodies with fold down sides have 12 ga sides
•     Fully boxed and tapered dirt-shedding top rail
•     Double-walled rigid sides with 6" vertical braces
•     Single-walled fold down sides with 6" vertical braces
•     Pockets for 6" side boards increase load capacity
•     Side design includes fully boxed 45° dirt shedding top rail and a 50° sloped bottom rail for a completely self-cleaning profi le
•     Front body's seamless one-piece design features triple bend top rails for long-term durability
•     Stacked understructure consisting of 5" structural long members overlaid with 3" structural I-beam crossmembers spaced 16" (12" optional) apart
•     1/4 cab shield with viewing window
•     Full height corner posts with rear surface sloped 6° aids in tailgate closing
•     Tailgate double walled panel design fabricated from 10 ga steel featuring fully boxed dirt-shedding top and bottom rails. Two vertical braces to provide additional strength and rigidity

Body Options
2-3 & 3-4 Yard Rigid & Fold Down Side Carbon Steel:

•     Cabshields (1/4, 1/2, 3/4, Full) Standard and Tall
•     7-gauge floor
•     Cross sills on 12" centers
•     Understructure Options: 
• Stacked  
• Crossmemberless

Aluminum Side Assemblies available on 3-4 yard Fold Down Side model

Standard Features

•     Cab Shield Posts
•     Full depth front pillars include easily locating cut-out for fast installation of cab shield insert. Makes all Eliminator LP cab shields interchangeable, helping to keep inventory low.
•     Fold down sides feature a centrally located quick release lever that extends and retracts 3/4" pins at each end using a solid linkage member. Weight-saving aluminum fold down sides are optional on steel bodies.
•     Low Mount Hoist
•     The Eliminator LP's lower mounting height improves the body's overall stability. Actual mounting height 7 5/8".
•     Rugby's patented and industry leading EZ-LATCH™ (located on each side of body) allows for easy body access. The latch system is designed for quick opening and slam lock operation with a cam action to draw-in upper tailgate pins.

Find Rugby Eliminator Accessories  and other products at:
 http://www.rugbymfg.com/light-dump-bodies/eliminator-lp.html

Ford Motor Company Earns Its Best-Ever Score in 2018 J.D. Power Initial Quality Study; Five Nameplates Receive Highest Honors

• Ford Motor Company ranks No. 2 among all automakers in 2018 J.D. Power Initial Quality Study for the second straight year, earning its best overall score in the report’s 32-year history
• Ford quality improves for the fifth straight year with competitive boost from easy-to-use SYNC^® 3 technology available for almost every Ford and Lincoln vehicle
• Ford and Lincoln vehicles earn five quality segment awards combined in the 2018 J.D. Power Initial Quality Study – more than any other automaker

DEARBORN, Mich., June 20, 2018 – Ford Motor Company has earned its best-ever scores in the 2018 J.D. Power Initial Quality Study, thanks to overall quality improvements that are outpacing the industry, especially in advanced audio, connectivity, entertainment and navigation technology. Now in its 32nd year, the J.D. Power study, which measures vehicle quality by analyzing the first 90 days of ownership, ranks Ford Motor Company No. 2 among all automakers.

Ford’s scores are helped by substantial improvements in technology quality. Almost every Ford and Lincoln vehicle equipped with SYNC^® 3 connectivity technology, leads its quality segments with significantly better than average quality scores.

“Customers want a vehicle that keeps them connected whether they’re going places or just out enjoying a drive,” said Jim VanSlambrouck, Ford's Director of Quality for The Americas. “Our improving quality scores show we are delivering smart vehicles for a smart world that are also easy to use.”

Ford also showed improvements in exterior, seating, the drive experience, feature control displays, the interior and air conditioning categories. As a result Ford Motor Company earned more vehicle segment awards than any other automaker. Overall, the company has nine vehicles in the top three of their respective segments – including top honors for Ford Expedition, Ford Mustang, Ford F-Series Super Duty, Lincoln Continental and Lincoln MKC.

The Ford brand improves for the fifth year in a row and at a rate faster than the industry, showing 81 problems per 100 vehicles, down from 86 in 2017. Lincoln improves to a third-place ranking among premium brands, with 83 problems per 100 vehicles, down from 92 in 2017.

“While we’re pleased with our results, we know quality is a race that never ends – and we’ll keep pushing to deliver even higher-quality vehicles for our customers,” said VanSlambrouck.
With continuous improvements by both brands, Ford Motor Company retains its second-place ranking among all automakers in this year’s study.

About Ford Motor Company

Ford Motor Company is a global company based in Dearborn, Michigan. The company designs, manufactures, markets and services a full line of Ford cars, trucks, SUVs, electrified vehicles and Lincoln luxury vehicles, provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company and is pursuing leadership positions in electrification, autonomous vehicles and mobility solutions. Ford employs approximately 202,000 people worldwide. For more information regarding Ford, its products and Ford Motor Credit Company, please visit www.corporate.ford.com.

KargoMaster Utility Cross Bars Van Rack with Wind Deflector

 

Features

•     Utility Van 2 Crossbar Rack #40821 fits all compact vans (Transit Connect, ProMaster City, Chevy City Express, Nissan NV200) and all full-size Ford Transit, Nissan, Mercedes Metris vans.
•     Optional Utility Van 3rd Middle Crossbar #40822 helps protect the roof from damage when loading ladder or cargo.
•     Rear Roller Bar #40829 makes it easy for the operator to roll a ladder into place. #40829  is for the low roof Ford Transit ONLY.
•     #40823 2 Cross Bar Rack and #40824 3rd Cross Bar are still the correct application for the Chevrolet Express and the GMC Savana.

Application

•     Each model fits compact Transit Connect, Ram Promaster City, Nissan NV200, Chevrolet City Express, and full-size Transit and Nissan vans.
•     A “table-top design” which allows the cross bars to extend past the mounting foot toward the outside edge of the van roof.

View our full selection of van ladder racks.

Part # 40821 – Utility Van 2 Crossbars WHITE
Part # 40822 – Utility Van 3rd Crossbars for 40821 WHITE
Part # 40829 – Rear Roller Bar for 40821 FOR FORD TRANSIT ONLY
Part # 40830 – Retractable Ratchet Straps (1-1/2″ x 6″ -Mount Brackets Included – for 40821)

http://www.kargomaster.com/products/commercial-van-equipment/van-cargo-rack-systems/utility-cross-bars-van-rack.html

Alternative Fuel Vehicle Systems for Eco-Ready Fleets™

Comprehensive Line-up, Streamlined Process.Our line-up of CNG vehicle systems for Ford fleets leads the industry. We offer the most competitively-priced CNG systems in the business on the most popular Ford fleet vehicles. By using our Ford Ship-thru or Certified Installer network to order, you get one invoice, Ford QVM quality, durability and reliability.

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