Armellini deploying ORBCOMM tech

Armellini Express, a family-owned provider of temperature-controlled truckload and LTL services—and the largest transporter of fresh-cut flowers in the United States—recently selected ORBCOMM as its provider of in-cab solutions.

Internet of things (IoT) company ORBCOMM provides wireless connectivity through its hardware and integrated cloud-based analytics platform and information management engine for optimal fleet management.

Based in Palm City FL, Armellini is using ORBCOMM’s in-cab solution to gain complete visibility, monitoring and management of drivers and trucks, ORBCOMM said. ORBCOMM’s in-cab technology delivers GPS fleet tracking and connects to the truck’s CANbus to collect important data from the engine, brake systems, fuel tanks and more, providing access to deep analytics and reporting via a state-of-the-art web platform.

By automating hours-of-service calculations, ORBCOMM enables Armellini to comply with the electronic logging device (ELD) regulations and FMCSA hours of service (HOS). ORBCOMM said its solution also will help Armellini improve driver safety by providing live, on-board driver performance scoring and correcting unsafe driving behaviors that lead to accidents, fines and higher insurance. Armellini can leverage the power of deep data insights about its trucks to enhance compliance, driver efficiency and fleet performance.

In addition, Armellini is using an integration that links ORBCOMM’s data from its truck assets to the McLeod Software transportation management system. The McLeod integration facilitates workflow management and visibility across Armellini’s fleet operations, further improving productivity and enhancing communications between drivers, dispatchers and customers, ORBCOMM maintained. Armellini Express also is focused on making processes completely paperless by integrating truck data into TMT Fleet Maintenance software to further reduce operating costs by deploying its workforce more effectively, automating maintenance lifecycles, improving mechanic utilization and lowering replacement costs through increased warranty recovery dollars.

“Armellini Express has been at the forefront of new technology in the transportation industry for 75 years, and we’re pleased to provide our advanced in-cab solution to help streamline their fleet operations and improve profitability,” said Marc Eisenberg, chief executive officer at ORBCOMM. “ORBCOMM’s real-time monitoring and control of truck assets with deep analytics will help Armellini Express realize further improvements in their fleet’s performance, operating costs and driver behavior as their business continues to evolve.”

Armellini Express has started installing ORBCOMM’s in-cab solution on its trucks, the companies said, and expects to complete full deployment later this year

“ORBCOMM is the clear choice to help us upgrade our in-cab telematics solution and maximize our fleet management capabilities to take our business to the next level of efficiency, productivity and compliance,” said Jeff Jackson, vice president of operations for Armellini. “By integrating ORBCOMM’s solution with our transportation management system, we are seeing significant improvements in communications between our drivers, dispatchers and customers, which has led to better workflow management, driver behavior and customer service.”