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Driver-centric fleet management solution provider ISAAC Instruments announced it has received mandatory third-party certification in Canada for its electronic logging devices (ELDs).

A Canadian feet may think if a device is certified in the U.S., it is certified in Canada, but it isn’t. If you’re operating in Canada, as long as you’re a federally registered carrier, you need that certification,” said Melanie Simard, compliance and safety specialist at ELD supplier ISAAC Instruments.

Using the ISAAC Fuel Coach from ISAAC Instruments, Deryk Gillespie of Trimac claims the fleet has seen tangible benefits from the real-time in-cab coaching. But first, the coach was slid into the cab without fanfare.

ISAAC Instruments announced July 26 that Mike Stapleton has been appointed to serve as vice president of industry relations.

Electronic logging device (ELD) and fleet management solutions company ISAAC Instruments announced that Mike Stapleton has been appointed to the position of vice president of industry relations.

Truck drivers and fleets began equipping their vehicles with dash cams initially to protect themselves. In some cases, the footage captured by these cameras is assisting law enforcement in conducting accident investigations the truck driver wasn’t even involved in. In one case involving a Kriska Transportation Group driver, the safety department contacted ISAAC Instruments to request footage of the incident.

Since Tucker Freight Lines added real-time in-cab coaching from ISAAC Instruments to its fleet of dry vans and flatbeds two years ago, the carrier has increased its fleetwide mpg by one mile, saving drivers about $200 per week in fuel—around $10,000 per year. Along with better fuel efficiency, the fleet has become safer.

Amid the current driver shortage, a panel of fleet executives said using real-time driver coaching from ISAAC Instruments has resulted in improved fuel efficiency, safety and retention.

Jacques DeLarochelliere, the president of ISAAC Instruments – a business built on generating data – knows telematics, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) will play an important role in the future of trucking.

In a year like no other, we celebrate Canada’s Top Small and Medium Employers (SMEs) 2021 for their resilience in these challenging times. Most SMEs outstanding are the myriad of initiatives targeting the well-being of employees. For instance, ISAAC Instruments Inc. includes coverage for online Best Doctors telemedicine service as part of its new health plan.

Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville, February 15, 2021 – Fast-growing technology and fleet management solutions company ISAAC Instruments welcomes three experienced transportation industry professionals onboard, keeping with its mission to cater specifically to trucking. ISAAC currently enjoys an enviable position in the Canadian market, with over 40% of the largest carriers across Canada who use their solution to optimize fleet operations. Pursuing growth and opening an office in Cleveland, Ohio, to serve the American market is a natural progression for the company.

ISAAC Instruments has added three transportation veterans to its board, while eyeing growth in the U.S. market with the opening of a Cleveland office. The company says 40% of large Canadian fleets use its products and it wants to expand its presence south of the border.