Trimble Announces New Transportation Tech at Insight

Trimble leaders made several business and product announcements at the 2024 Insight Tech Conference.

According to the company: 

Trimble opened its 2024 Insight Tech Conference with leaders Rob Painter, president and CEO, and Michael Kornhauser, sector vice president, transportation and logistics, discussing the rapid acceleration of the transportation industry. At the event, Trimble is unveiling innovations focused on improved driving and more productive outcomes for Trimble customers.

“We will continue delivering innovation to help you do your work better, and continue investing in cybersecurity, in data and in AI,” said Painter. “The global transportation industry is experiencing a major shift as technology propels productivity. Trimble is at the forefront of this transformative moment.”

Painter was also joined by Platform Science co-founder and CEO Jack Kennedy to discuss Trimble and Platform Science’s recently-announced definitive agreement for Platform Science to acquire Trimble’s global transportation telematics business units. As part of this agreement, Trimble will become a shareholder in Platform Science’s expanded business.

“Platform Science and Trimble will bring unprecedented choice to the global transportation industry,” said Kennedy. “We’re entering an exciting new chapter for Platform Science, for Trimble, and for the industry as a whole. This partnership marks the inflection point for a true platform approach to transportation technology.”

This year’s keynote also launched major product releases across Trimble’s range of connected transportation technology with impactful updates to its carrier Transportation Management Software (TMS), commercial navigation, asset maintenance, real-time visibility and DVIR solutions: Trimble TMS Order Module, Trimble CoPilot, Trimble TMT Fleet Maintenance Road Call, Transporeon Visibility and Trimble Inspections.

“Transportation businesses that embrace and adopt the right technology – with a partner that is focused on making an outsized impact on operations – will win in today’s dynamic freight market,” said Michael Kornhauser. “We are furthering our products to make Trimble that technology partner.”

Trimble Launches Cloud-based TMS Order Module

The all-new Trimble TMS Order Module transforms the truckload carrier order workflow through the power of machine-learning and Trimble’s industry-standard commercial map visualization. This cloud-based order entry experience employs predictive analytics-based tender grading and dynamic area balance visualization for a TMS order workflow that optimizes while it executes. All while connecting directly to truckload TMW.Suite and Innovative customers’ existing TMS for a more streamlined implementation experience.

Updated CoPilot for Truck-Safe Navigation

Trimble’s commercial navigation solution, CoPilot, boasts a major update of its user interface, making it more intuitive, responsive and driver-friendly than ever. New features like predictive parking and trip planning optimize how drivers navigate their journeys, improving in-cab and back-office connection while enhancing fleet safety and efficiency along the way.

TMT Road Call for Unexpected Breakdowns

TMT Fleet Maintenance has relaunched its Road Call module, providing maintenance managers a one-stop shop for managing vehicle breakdown maintenance needs. By combining Trimble’s industry-standard commercial map visualization and market-leading fleet maintenance technology, TMT Road Call delivers fleets a streamlined workflow experience, driving even greater efficiencies through connected transportation technologies. Maintenance managers can quickly spot disabled vehicles, find the best and closest service center and generate repair orders in a single, cloud-based user experience, saving time, reducing downtime and maximizing fleet efficiency.

Transporeon Visibility Connects to Trimble TMS

Transporeon Visibility brings a transformative customer service tool to carriers in North America, delivering real-time visibility and precise ETAs to in-transit shipments for all transportation types. With direct integration to Trimble’s TMW.Suite and Innovative TMS, as well as other visibility solutions, Transporeon Visibility provides Trimble TMS customers visibility on their own terms – with a unified, real-time visibility experience that supports diverse shipper customer requirements.

New Vehicle Inspection Solution 

Trimble’s new Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR) solution for commercial fleets, Trimble Inspections, is designed to improve fleet safety and efficiency, promote regulatory compliance and simplify driver and back-office workflows. Available through Trimble Instinct – Trimble’s flagship telematics and fleet management software solution – Trimble Inspections adds a modernized, more streamlined truck and trailer inspection application to Instinct’s best-in-class driver experience.

Insight Tech Conference

Trimble’s Insight Tech Conference took place Sept. 15 through Sept. 17 at The Venetian in Las Vegas. This year’s event included multiple days of networking, expert panel discussions and more than 200 educational sessions. The executive-focused Leadership Series brought in over 20 C-Suite speakers to touch on pressing transportation industry issues like AI, driver retention and freight fraud. And the all-new Trimble Customer Series provided Trimble customers an opportunity to share their experiences and best practices leveraging Trimble technology to improve their operations.

Attendees will also have the opportunity to hear from Insight’s distinguished keynote speaker, Mike Abrashoff, former U.S. Navy Commander of the USS Benfold. After taking command as the most junior officer in the US Pacific Fleet, Abrashoff led the Benfold to a No. 1 performance ranking after experiencing the highest turnover rate the year prior. Abrashoff’s keynote will explore transportation’s unique challenges and how the global supply chain can benefit from an increased commitment to culture.