Episode 117: Connected Vehicles with Kelly Frey

Published: Dec. 25, 2019, noon

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If you\\u2019re looking at ways to handle recruitment differently to other carriers, have you thought about connected vehicles? By which we mean autonomous vehicles, cameras, GPS, and RFID.

Yes, there\\u2019s an initial cost outlay involved with setting the trucks up, but there\\u2019s huge benefits to be had for kitting out trucks not only just for drivers, but recruiters looking to recruit and retain new drivers, and for the carrier too - investing in truck connectivity has a direct ROI.

So why aren\\u2019t more companies doing it?\\xa0

Today\\u2019s guest is Kelly Frey, Chief Revenue Officer at PrePass, the largest integrated weigh scale bypass and tolling provider in North America.\\xa0

\\u201cWe empower every transportation stake holder to secure their place in the future by providing innovative weigh scale bypass, toll payment management and data insight solutions that improve efficiency, safety and productivity\\u201d

What you\\u2019ll learn about in this episode:

  • Vehicle connectivity
  • 60% of commercial vehicles come off the assembly line already connected with cellular technology
  • How vehicle connectivity relates to driver satisfaction and retention
  • The direct benefit of weigh scale bypass to both driver and carrier
  • How PrePass tolling works
  • The potential for remote control commercial driving
  • Why recruiters need to allay driver fears that they\\u2019re going to get replaced by autonomous trucks

How to connect with Kelly Frey:

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