Spireon Launches FleetLocate Compliance, an Affordable and Reliable ELD Solution

IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 9, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Spireon, Inc., a leader in connected vehicle intelligence solutions, today announced a new FleetLocate™ Compliance solution designed to help fleets of all sizes affordably comply with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's (FMCSA) electronic logging device (ELD) mandate, which will take effect Dec. 18, 2017. Powered by Gorilla Safety, a leading provider of cloud-based software for the fleet and transportation industry, FleetLocate Compliance makes it easy for fleet managers to oversee driver hours in accordance with the new regulatory requirements.

"Many ELD compliance solutions available today are complex and costly—making them difficult for small to mid-sized companies to implement," said Jason Penkethman, chief product officer at Spireon. "With FleetLocate Compliance, we can help these fleets comply with the ELD mandate, without breaking the bank or unnecessarily burdening managers' time. Our current FleetLocate customers will see the new Compliance capabilities fully integrated with their existing system, minimizing the disruptions and learning curve that a disparate ELD solution would introduce."

FleetLocate offers flexible configuration options to accommodate mixed fleets of different vehicle types, such as trucks that need to track hours of service (HOS) and vans or cars that don't. FleetLocate can also utilize data from onboard telematics, such as GM OnStar, as well as sensor data from trailers, containers and other mobile assets, giving fleet managers complete visibility over their entire fleet with one simple, affordable application.

From the new, easy-to-use FleetLocate Compliance interface, managers can now monitor driver hours, including which drivers are currently on duty and how many hours each has left before violating HOS rules. The system also provides early warnings of potential violations in real time, so managers may adjust schedules as needed. Additionally, FleetLocate Compliance provides alerts on drivers who began a trip without completing the required vehicle inspections.

"Since the ELD mandate poses significant challenges to many small and mid-sized fleets, by partnering with Spireon, we can provide their customers with a simple yet comprehensive compliance solution that will meet the needs of its diverse customer base," said Mark Walton, co-founder and chief executive officer at Gorilla Safety. "Together, Gorilla Safety and Spireon are bringing a practical, accessible tool to these companies, allowing them to streamline their businesses, improve customer experiences and maximize driver retention by making compliance easy on drives as well as fleet operators."

FleetLocate Compliance includes the FleetLocate Shift mobile app for drivers, providing a convenient way to maintain record of duty logs and vehicle inspection reports from a smartphone, tablet or rugged handheld device. The app connects via Bluetooth to the new FleetLocate FL1 GPS tracking device for accurate mileage recording, and supports both LTE and HSPA wireless networks.   

In addition to meeting ELD requirements, FleetLocate Compliance improves efficiency and customer service with reliable location tracking, vehicle status and driver behavior monitoring capabilities for both light and heavy duty vehicles. In a recent survey of FleetLocate customers conducted by research firm TechValidate, 100 percent of respondents reported reduced fuel expenses and reduced vehicle downtime by at least 10 percent thanks to FleetLocate's proactive maintenance monitoring.

Spireon is hosting a webinar demonstrating FleetLocate Compliance on Wednesday, Dec. 6 at 2 p.m. ET. Those interested in attending the webinar may register here.

For more information about FleetLocate Compliance and other FleetLocate fleet management solutions, please visit www.spireon.com.

About Gorilla Safety
Launched at the onset of 2016 and founded in 2013 by two seasoned insurance industry professionals, Houston-based Gorilla Safety provides the transportation industry with a patented, affordable cloud-based software solution that automates every aspect of fleet and safety management. Gorilla Safety brings to the marketplace the first and only easy-to-use mobile app that fully integrates all the capabilities necessary for safely and efficiently managing large short-haul and long-haul vehicle fleets. The Company's state-of-the-art solution is helping fleets more quickly and easily adapt to mandated Electronic Logging Device (ELD) regulatory requirements. The Gorilla Safety app boasts many features that allow users to better manage their business, improve productivity, increase profitability and lower insurance claims and premiums—all done quickly and simply from the palm of their hands. For more information, visit www.gorillasafety.com.

About Spireon
Spireon, Inc. is North America's leading connected vehicle intelligence company, providing businesses and consumers with powerful insights to track, manage and protect their most valuable mobile assets. The award-winning Spireon NSpire platform supports nearly 4 million active subscribers across the company's growing suite of products for new and used car dealers, lenders and financial institutions, rental car agencies, commercial and local fleet operators, and consumers. Learn more at www.spireon.com.  

For more information, contact
Emily Lynn Ashley
Havas Formula for Spireon
[email protected]
619-234-0345

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