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As big pharma announces the success of experimental COVID-19 vaccines, global distribution of the vaccine is fast approaching, and the sensitive freight will require strict temperature compliance. It means vaccines will need to be transported as cold as -70 degrees…
Free Live Webinar: Thursday, June 18, 2020, 2pm EDT COVID-19 has disrupted freight transportation in ways never seen before. Still reeling from the freight shift, carriers are grappling with these new challenges. Working from home means many are focusing more…
With COVID-19 changing the world as we know it, our first wish is that this finds you safe and well. For those of us fortunate enough to continue working, we’re facing up to the prospect of doing so from home…
On March 13, the United States Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (“FMCSA”), published an Emergency Declaration which suspends Hours of Service (HOS) for drivers providing direct assistance to the COVID-19 outbreak relief effort. Per the FMCSA, the declaration is in…
This past year saw plenty of interesting developments in the world of the Industrial Internet of Things (IoT), satellite and telematics. At ORBCOMM, we closely monitor these trends to keep readers up-to-date on the latest evolutions and shifts in industry dynamics. These…
Gartner forecasts that there will more than 20 billion connected assets by 2020. But how do you take the promise of the Internet of Things and translate it into effective solutions that deliver more value for your customers—all while saving…
ORBCOMM devices and connectivity are designed to handle even the toughest demands of non-stop real-time security, safety and tracking in some of Africa’s most extreme locations. How rugged? Every year, ORBCOMM’s dual-mode cellular-satellite IDP-782 device is put through extreme data requirements…
For the most reliable and informative online resources pertaining to transportation telematics, here is our list of blogs and websites to bookmark today. Covering everything from telematics-related news to articles on fleet management, compliance, fleet safety and more, these resources…
Mobile Satellite Users Association (MSUA) Member Interview | John Stolte: Executive VP of Technology and Operations, ORBCOMM & MSUA Board Treasurer Catherine Melquist (President, MSUA): It was great seeing you at MSUA’s awards luncheon during SATELLITE18 and I appreciate you…
As Internet of Things (IoT) technology continually evolves and new innovations are born, innumerable bloggers are meticulously reporting on the latest trends in the industrial IoT landscape. There are far too many good IoT resources to list here, but the…