ROADSIGNS EPISODE 50

HOW CAN FLEETS HARNESS DATA TO SAVE FUEL AND CUT EMISSIONS?

Sustainable trucking is here. A growing number of shippers, focused on reducing carbon emissions in their supply chains, are looking for more efficient freight transportation services. Federal and state clean air regulations only underscore that demand. Gone, though, are the days when going green simply meant added costs for truckers. In fact, in 2021, fleets may find more boon than burden. One key step is learning to harness and manage the data to reduce fuel consumption. In this episode, we'll talk to two major players in the transportation technology sector that are helping fleets move closer to total supply chain sustainability. Tune in.

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Jeff Baer is Founder and Chief Executive Officer of LinkeDrive, Inc. where he leads the vision and execution for the company’s enterprise mobile platform and PedalCoach® application. As the foundation for the “Internet of Trucks,” these integrated, mobile solutions increase fuel efficiency, safety and driver retention rates for the transportation industry, optimizing driver performance and maximizing ROI. Baer’s pioneering driver-centric approach applies Nobel Prize winning behavioral economics to more effectively engage, empower, coach, and motivate drivers. Because of it, LinkeDrive’s tools are poised to revolutionize the industry. Prior to LinkeDrive, Baer led A123 Systems’ sales of lithium ion energy storage for the commercial vehicle market. Earlier, he led business development at RAMP Holdings (BBN) and engineered powertrain systems and electronic engine controls for trucks at Ford Motor Company.

Chris Wolfe

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As CEO of PowerFleet, Chris Wolfe has over 20 years of experience in building, implementing and selling paradigm changing technology solutions. During his 12-year tenure with QUALCOMM Inc., including serving as division President of Qualcomm Wireless Business Solutions, Mr. Wolfe was instrumental in developing and executing a series of strategic corporate initiatives that transformed its products and operations, and drove double-digit revenue growth over a four-year period. Prior to his career at QUALCOMM, Mr. Wolfe held senior technology management positions at Roadway and Leaseway Transportation (now Penske Logistics). Mr. Wolfe received degrees in Data Processing, Business Management and Technical Education from the University of Akron, and completed an executive management program with Stanford Executive Institute.

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