• GE Launches Telematics Group

    LAS VEGAS— A new telematics technology center of excellence at the GE Global Research Center will lead "an enormous initiative across the entire company," according to Dr. Joseph Salvo, manager of the pervasive decisioning laboratory at the Niskayuna, NY, R&D facility
    Oct. 5, 2004

    LAS VEGAS— A new telematics technology center of excellence at the GE Global Research Center will lead "an enormous initiative across the entire company," according to Dr. Joseph Salvo, manager of the pervasive decisioning laboratory at the Niskayuna, NY, R&D facility.

    Announcing the telematics push at the American Trucking Assns. (ATA) annual conference here, Dr. Salvo said: "This technology has the potential to completely change the way businesses manage their assets and supply chains." Among the telematics products and service already offered by GE is the VeriWise trailer tracking system marketed by GE Trailer Fleet Services.

    The new telematics center "includes representatives from every GE business unit and represents the first step in creating a new operating business," added Scott Nelson, the trailer fleet services VP of national accounts.

    The GE Trailer Fleet Services, which recently changed its name from GE TIP, also announced the creation of a client advisory board to help it understand the business issues and needs facing it trucking customers.

    Charter fleet members of the board include Arnold Transportation, Arrow Trucking, National Freight, Schneider National and Swift Transportation.

    About the Author

    Jim Mele

    Jim Mele is a former longtime editor-in-chief of FleetOwner. He joined the magazine in 1986 and served as chief editor from 1999 to 2017. 

    Voice your opinion!

    To join the conversation, and become an exclusive member of FleetOwner, create an account today!

    Sign up for our free eNewsletters

    Latest from News

    ID 119046131 © Jonathan Weiss | Dreamstime.com
    English language proficiency support
    A FleetOwner survey illustrates how industry readers view the government renewed English language proficiency enforcement. Respondents overwhelmingly support ELP in out-of-service...
    Daimler Truck
    Daimler and Volvo's Coretura leadership
    Two of the largest global truck OEMs have established a joint venture to develop one software-defined vehicle platform, bringing standardization to the industry. While the company...
    Nissan
    Lofaro succeeds Judy Wheeler, who is retiring after nearly 15 years of dedicated service to the brand.
    Major leadership changes are happening for Mack Trucks, Volvo Trucks North America, and Nissan Americas.