School Bus Fleet, January 2018

Data Platform Can Track Routes Students Maintenance Samsara is a single data platform system for real time GPS integrated student tracking route analysis driver support and vehicle inspection and maintenance Features include live bus location updates cameras that can instantly sync to the cloud a cloud based dashboard that shows automatic engine diagnostics idling alerts and fuel usage a quick search user interface and driver safety reporting The platform can also integrate with school bus apps such as SafeStop Samsara www samsara com 42 SCHOOL BUS FLEET JANUARY 2018 WWW SCHOOLBUSFLEET COM 8 Technology Offerings to Simplify Transportation Tasks Software that streamlines data collection onboard Wi Fi fuel efficiency products and an artificial intelligence powered child check device are just some of the options to look for in 2018 Also on the horizon wearable tech for drivers Fleet Management Software Features Simpler Navigation FleetWave is designed to simplify fleet driver and maintenance management from the financial overview of vehicles and equipment to policy and supervision of drivers technicians and shops The systems new interface includes a redeveloped login experience and aesthetic improvements to the core stylesheet that is used throughout the fleet system The new experience retains all of FleetWaves existing functionality but includes a number of technological enhancements including a new login system that is compatible with any desktop laptop tablet or smartphone the ability to white label screens with logos and background images for custom branding an improved content layout making tools easier to navigate and updates for consistent cross browser functionality Chevin Fleet Solutions www chevinfleet com Bus Wi Fi Solution May Provide More Time for Homework Instruction Kajeet SmartBus helps districts turn bus travel time into instructional time extending the classroom for students by providing more than just internet on the school bus By giving students internet access while commuting districts provide another opportunity for kids to stay on top of school work as well as upgrade the bus riding experience Kajeet SmartBus offers districts educational Wi Fi via a Cradlepoint router Childrens Internet Protection Act compliant customized filters usage and data reporting the ability to pool and share data among buses and a dual carrier option to have two networks connect simultaneously Wireless service is available on four 4G LTE networks Kajeet www kajeet net kajeet smartbus Device Designed to Detect Children Left in Vehicles The Ambient Sensing Node ASN is an artificial intelligence powered product created to detect children left behind in vehicles including school buses It can detect any movement including heartbeats or breathing for vehicle occupant monitoring Should a child be detected in the bus after it has been parked the ASN device is engineered to alert the driver and fleet operator via telematics notification EDGE3 edge3technologies com asn Fuel Island Terminal Offers Multiple Options The new Petro Vend 200 PV200 Fuel Island Terminal offers modular options that make it scalable for a wide range of unattended fueling needs according to OPW Available in three pedestal sizes the PV200 provides 24 hour fuel control to unattended commercial fleet fueling operations large or small OPW said that the terminal offers the versatility of many a la carte options including dual card reader operation an alpha keyboard and a receipt printer OPW Fuel Management Systems www opwglobal com SCHOOL BUS TECH