inthinc Expands Thought Leadership Role in Electronic On-Board Recorder Technology
inthinc Executive Joins U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Committee to Advance Standardization of Electronic Driver Logs
(firmenpresse) - SALT LAKE CITY, UT -- (Marketwire) -- 09/07/11 -- , a global telematics company centered on fleet management and driver safety , today announced Carleton Watkins, inthinc vice president of research and development, has been named to the FMCSA . Specifically working on the 'EOBR sub-committee' to focus on electronic on-board recorder (EOBR) technology, Watkins joins an elite team of telematics and fleet management leaders to assist in standardizing for commercial fleets as the country continues to move toward requiring electronic driver logs for commercial carriers.
"Many of our customers approach us asking for clarification on the latest regulatory guidelines and for assistance in helping them meet those requirements," said Watkins. "Having a presence and voice on these regulatory committees allows us to better serve our customers, while contributing to the overall mission of the FMCSA and commercial carrier industry to improve safety for all drivers."
Watkins, also a member of the American Trucking Association's 'Technology and Maintenance Council,' is a telematics industry veteran and a pioneer in EOBR technology. Under his leadership, inthinc developed a that automatically logs driver hours, alerts drivers and fleet management when hours are exceeded, and delivers IFTA tax reporting.
A primary component of the solution -- the most comprehensive fleet management and driver safety solution on the market today -- the inthinc EOBR is natively integrated with other cost-saving functionality including fuel usage and idle monitoring, as well as GPS location information, trip routes and stop report details.
Along with other driver safety features such as in-cab verbal coaching alerts for speeding, idling, seat belt use and aggressive driving -- inthinc's EOBR prevents fatigued driving and supports the FMCSA's 'Compliance, Safety, Accountability' . Additional includes inspection reports and cargo alerts.
To download a copy of the inthinc EOBR overview, .
To download a brochure outlining how inthinc aligns with other CSA criteria, .
inthinc is a global company centered on telematics, fleet solutions and driving safety. Its breakthrough driving safety solutions are designed to safeguard lives, save money and protect the environment. inthinc technology dramatically improves driver behavior and has been documented to reduce accidents by more than 80 percent. For more information, please visit .
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