Abstract: A system detects vehicle safety system issues present within a fleet vehicle. A plurality of diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) collected or generated by an onboard computing system of the vehicle are received via a network. The system determines two or more of the DTCs occurred within a predetermined threshold. The two or more DTCs correspond to different sources within the vehicle. A common theme is determined between the plurality of DTCs having different sources. The two or more DTCs that occurred within the predetermined threshold are correlated with a vehicle safety system issue stored in an issue database. An alert is transmitted based on the correlated vehicle safety system issue to a recipient via the network.

Abstract: A system for identifying a change in the operator of a vehicle includes a controller configured to determine, during operation of the vehicle by a current operator of the vehicle over a period of time, a plurality of values for at least two variables associated with the current operator. The controller correlates the values for the two variables to form a plurality of data points which together form a point cloud associated with the current operator. The controller performs a comparison of the point cloud to a point cloud stored in a memory and associated with a prior operator of the vehicle and determines, responsive to the comparison, whether the current operator of the vehicle is the prior operator of the vehicle.

Abstract: A monitoring system for a combination vehicle comprises at least one image capture device mounted on a tractor, which has a trailer mounted control system within its field of view. The trailer mounted control system has a visual indicator. A controller is associated with the at least one image capture device. The controller captures images of the visual indicator, determines if the visual indicator meets a predetermined event condition and provides notification to at least one of a driver of the tractor and a remote fleet operator in response to the visual indicator meeting the predetermined condition.

Abstract: A system for opportunistic imaging includes an imaging device that generates data comprising a plurality of sequential image frames. The system also includes a control module that causes the imaging device to generate standard-resolution image frames at a standard-frame rate and a standard-resolution, such that there is a processing time lull between the generation of sequential standard-resolution image frames. The control module also causes the imaging device to generate one or more burst-resolution image frames at a burst-frame rate and a burst-resolution within the processing time lull.

Abstract: Techniques for notifying a driver of locations at which the driver can stop to comply with hours of service (HOS) rules are provided. In some examples, a navigation application compares the amount of time a driver has driven a vehicle to HOS rules to determine the remaining time the driver may drive before violating the rules, and identifies potential rest stops reachable within the remaining time and displays the rest stops to the driver. In some examples, the navigation application predicts an amount of time it will take a driver to drive a generated route and compares the predicted time to HOS rules to determine a number or frequency of rest stops needed for the driver to comply. Based on the number or frequency of rest stops, the navigation application identifies potential rest stops near the route and displays the rest stops to the driver without altering the route.

Abstract: A convertible head wearable audio device is provided that may include a headband having a first earpiece at a first end and a receptacle at a second end. The convertible head wearable audio device may also include a wireless interface. The wireless interface may be configured to communicatively couple the convertible head wearable audio device to a remote device. The convertible head wearable audio device may further include an active noise cancellation module. The active noise cancellation module may be configured to reduce ambient noise from an audio output of the convertible head wearable audio device.

Abstract: Systems and methods for route management are disclosed. A system for use with a communication network includes an electronic logging device, a global positioning device, and a server. The server communicates via a communication network and to access vehicle data and global positioning data via the communication network. The server includes a processor(s) and a non-transitory computer-readable medium storing instructions thereon, that when executed by the one or more processors, cause the processor(s) to: analyze the vehicle data to identify start-and-stop events of the vehicle; analyze each of the start-and-stop events with respect to criteria to identify which of the start-and-stop events is associated with an actual visit event; identify the locations and the times from the global positioning data that correspond to the actual visit events; and correlate the locations and the times of the vehicle with the respective ones of the actual visit events.

Abstract: A convertible head wearable audio device is provided that may include a headband having a first earpiece at a first end and a receptacle at a second end. The convertible head wearable audio device may also include a wireless interface. The wireless interface may be configured to communicatively couple the convertible head wearable audio device to a remote device. The convertible head wearable audio device may further include an active noise cancellation module. The active noise cancellation module may be configured to reduce ambient noise from an audio output of the convertible head wearable audio device.

Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods are provided for electronic data logging. More particularly, apparatuses, systems, and methods are provide for electronic data logging which may incorporate a vehicle electronic device that may store data when the vehicle electronic device is not in communication with an external device and that may transmit data when the vehicle electronic device is in communication with an external device.

Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods are provided for electronic data logging. More particularly, apparatuses, systems, and methods are provide for electronic data logging which may incorporate a vehicle electronic device that may store data when the vehicle electronic device is not in communication with an external device and that may transmit data when the vehicle electronic device is in communication with an external device.

Abstract: A route evaluation system includes a processor, a computer readable memory and a database that stores roadway data pertaining to a route. A first routine is arranged to obtain selected roadway data from the database. A second routine is arranged to determine a route from an origin to a destination based at least in part on the roadway data. A third routine is arranged to compute a set of navigation parameters for the route. A fourth routine is arranged to compare the set of navigation parameters to at least one vehicle maneuverability parameter of a vehicle.

Abstract: Methods and systems for determining a safest transportation route include determining a risk value for each of a set of candidate routes between an origin and a destination based on one or more safety factors or criteria, and comparing the risk values to determine the safest route. The risk values may be based upon default or selected safety factors, and may correspond to a normalized cost per unit distance. Safety factors may be derived from map data, obtained from user input and/or derived from other statistical data. User preferences and priorities may be included in the process for determining a safest route. Determined safest routes may be displayed, and may indicate especially risky portions of the determined safest route.

Abstract: A route evaluation system includes a processor, a computer readable memory and a database that stores roadway data pertaining to a route. A first routine is arranged to obtain selected roadway data from the database. A second routine is arranged to determine a route from an origin to a destination based at least in part on the roadway data. A third routine is arranged to compute a set of navigation parameters for the route. A fourth routine is arranged to compare the set of navigation parameters to at least one vehicle maneuverability parameter of a vehicle.

Abstract: A route evaluation system includes a processor, a computer readable memory and a database that stores roadway data pertaining to a route. A first routine is arranged to obtain selected roadway data from the database. A second routine is arranged to determine a route from an origin to a destination based at least in part on the roadway data. A third routine is arranged to compute a set of navigation parameters for the route. A fourth routine is arranged to compare the set of navigation parameters to at least one vehicle maneuverability parameter of a vehicle.