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Frost & Sullivan: mobile technology solutions boost trucking fleet performance and profitability

Frost & Sullivan white paper identifies how mobile technology can impact fleet management

Mountain View, Calif., Sept. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Today’s trucking industry is a key element of the immense distribution system that supports the U.S. economy and our citizens’ present standard of living. However, the continued rough economic climate has caused countless bankruptcies, massive layoffs, and reduced trucking volumes. As a result, trucking companies must look for new and creative ways to master two major business challenges that impact a fleet’s bottom line: ongoing expense control and government regulations compliance.

Frost & Sullivan recently published a white paper, Mobile Solutions Boost Fleet Performance and Profitability, which examines fleet management challenges, how mobile technology can help and what to consider when choosing a mobile solutions partner.

Truck fleet management is no stranger to the numerous motor carrier regulations that exist, with last year’s introduction of CSA 2010 (Compliance, Safety, Accountability) causing yet more angst. Amid so many policies, it is difficult to streamline compliance tasks and proactively identify safety issues. Additionally, trucking companies are looking for ways to drive down costs and still remain viable. The top cost categories are fuel, labor, and vehicle wear and tear.

To address these challenges, mobile technology can help fleets save money and efficiently address regulatory requirements. At affordable price points, mobile solutions can provide real-time visibility into driver behavior, instantly capture important information, present vehicle diagnostic readings and automatically transmit regulatory filing data over today’s powerful wireless networks.

“While wireless fleet management solutions may have been met with some hesitation in the past, it’s time to realize that mobile solutions can significantly reduce paperwork, increase productivity and improve vehicle maintenance and safety,” said Frost & Sullivan Senior Industry Analyst Jeanine Sterling. “Simply put, the combination of competitive price points, creative software, and powerful wireless devices and networks can help keep your company competitive and lucrative.”

Today’s transportation companies have an array of potential mobility partners to choose from. Different trucking fleets have different communication needs. Selecting the correct mobility partner(s) is critical to implementing the correct mobility solution. This white paper also addresses the criteria to consider when selecting the optimal mobility partner. In search for a mobile provider with a broad solution portfolio, an assortment of rugged mobile devices, and competitive pricing, Frost & Sullivan identified Sprint’s mobile solutions.

“Sprint makes a determined effort to help fleets comply with government regulations while also making affordability a key priority,” adds Sterling. “A wide range of price points allows customers to choose the investment level that best works for their unique situation and needs.”

Please click here, if you are interested in receiving a copy of the Mobile Solutions Boost Fleet Performance and Profitability white paper.

About Frost & Sullivan

Frost & Sullivan, the Growth Partnership Company, enables clients to accelerate growth and achieve best-in-class positions in growth, innovation and leadership. The company's Growth Partnership Service provides the CEO and the CEO's Growth Team with disciplined research and best-practice models to drive the generation, evaluation, and implementation of powerful growth strategies. Frost & Sullivan leverages 50 years of experience in partnering with Global 1000 companies, emerging businesses and the investment community from more than 40 offices on six continents. To join our Growth Partnership, please visit http://www.frost.com.

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