Telematics

Material handling specialist to lead overall operations throughout U.S., Canada and Mexico for the automated forklift safety and fleet management system company, with Alex Johns taking over as vice president of sales

Combination expected to create a major global provider in the telematics and mobile asset IoT solutions market. Close of the deal is expected in the first quarter of calendar 2024.

Telematics and fleet software has long been used for sensor and CAN-bus data, but a new era of AI-driven analytics is approaching.

From real-time operational data to fleet right-sizing, lift truck telematics have a strong role to play in everything from safety to maintenance and even operator training. If at first it seems overwhelming, step back, take a deep breath and go small.

Lift truck fleet safety has many facets, including safety at receiving and shipping docks, where the right equipment can prevent accidents while improving productivity.

Raymond notes that it drives the industry to better solve supply chain challenges by optimizing, connecting and automating. Its celebration includes an event at its headquarters in Greene, N.Y., today, showcasing its pioneering history in lift trucks and other solutions.

Getting more out of lift truck telematics involves looking beyond basics and starting to incorporate analytics fed by integration with other systems. By marrying up telematics data from the trucks with operations data, or with real-time location feeds, users stand to benefit.

A common thread to technology such as telematics and fleet software, operator assist features, and motive power advancements is the positive impact these technologies have on getting more work done, in a safer manner, for the operator.

Telematics, VR and other technologies can help with safety and training, but don’t lessen the need for best practices like hands-on training, documenting training, clear procedures and continuous improvement.

Telematics helps the Chicago Tribune’s printing center operation reduce lift truck impacts by 30% and gain vital fleet information.

Targets North American market with telematics solution, available as a factory-installed option on all Mitsubishi forklift trucks, Cat lift trucks and Jungheinrich warehouse products

Advancements in lift truck telematics and fleet software can help fleet managers keep a close eye on hours of use and task environment.

The shiny new technology may be autonomous lift trucks, but the driverless truck is far from the only trend—and may not be the best step for some operations. Other technologies, including fleet management and telematics, cameras and virtual reality training present a spectrum of technologies that can make lift truck operations more efficient.

Innovation makes it easier to identify waste and inefficiencies while meeting customer demands and minimizing operational disruption.

Modern talked to five leaders in the lift truck industry to find out what they expect the future will bring to the market.