Why public safety fleets need telematics Published on March 20, 2024 Whenever disaster strikes, public safety fleets are first to the scene. There’s an expectation for police, fire, and ambulance personnel to act quickly and safely. They often need to speed and drive aggressively when in pursuit of fleeing vehicles or responding to an emergency. Their fleets need to be in tip top shape and serviced regularly to ensure they’re ready to go in a moment’s notice. But public safety vehicles come with a heavy price tag and cities often have tight budgets. If there was a tool to consistently meas ..read more

Northern BI announces Geotab Public Sector Partner Certification Published on February 7, 2024 Northern Business Intelligence, a Geotab reseller based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, is pleased to announce its official certification as a Geotab Public Sector Partner. Through certification, Northern BI gains access to exclusive Geotab resources, pricing, and sales tools, enhancing its ability to cater to public sector fleets more effectively. Newly developed for 2024, Geotab’s partner certification programs are training modules designed to educate and assess a partner’s product and market knowle ..read more

The bigger picture: the ROSCO DV6 dash camera Published on December 15, 2023 ROSCO Vision Systems (ROSCO) introduced its latest dash camera in 2022 – the dual-vision DV6. With Artificial Intelligence (AI), the DV6 has started a new chapter in fleet safety and performance. The DV6 replaces the previous DV4 camera solution. Using dash cameras in fleet vehicles adds an extra layer of protection for everyone on the road. Fleet managers can feel comfortable knowing their vehicles can provide valuable information if needed. Who is ROSCO Vision Systems? ROSCO is a global supplier of vision safet ..read more

Navigating the Canadian ELD Mandate: with industry insiders Published on October 4, 2023 Webinar recap: answering your most pressing Canadian ELD Mandate questions On September 13, 2023, Northern BI held a Canadian ELD Mandate information webinar with guest speakers, Mike Millian (PMTC) and Brent McInnis (Geotab). Since the federal enforcement began on January 1, 2023, there’s been a lot of confusion around which carriers need to use ELDs, what the departments of transportation officers are auditing, and the timelines for each province’s unique ELD Mandate rollout. First, let’s begin by say ..read more

Professional services: How Northern BI can take your data further Published on August 31, 2022 Northern BI Professional Services – what are they? At Northern BI, we offer a variety of professional services to clients looking to make the most of their Geotab telematics experience. Our clients receive help with implementation and training, along with continuous support, but sometimes they want to do more with their Geotab data – and that’s where our Professional Services come in. Some of the most common service requests include custom system integrations and specialized Excel reports. Many re ..read more

Where’s my plow? Use Geotab Citizen Insights to share fleet information publicly  Published on June 16, 2023 In the aftermath of a winter storm, you might wonder when your street will be cleared. Will it be in an hour, several hours or maybe even days? Cities and communities often map their service routes by priority with main arteries being cleared first. But this isn’t super helpful when you’re trying to get to work or need to catch a plane. What if you could check where your plow is online rather than calling 311/511? Thanks to Geotab, this thought is now a possibility with Citizen ..read more

Choosing Accuracy in Intelligent Dash Cameras for Your Commercial Fleet Originally published on roscovision.com Transform Your Fleet Management with Accurate Intelligence Today, optimizing commercial fleet management, efficiency, and driver safety has never been more important. The industry is under immense pressure to do more with less and keep up with the rapidly changing business needs, safety requirements, and customer expectations. Imagine if you could provide your drivers with an added level of safety and security while on the road, improve fleet productivity, and lower your insurance ..read more

Northern BI announces Geotab ELD Canadian Certification Published on May 17, 2022 Halifax, N.S., May 17, 2022 – Northern Business Intelligence is excited to announce the official certification of the Geotab ELD (electronic logging device) solution in Canada. The accredited third-party certification body, CSA, approved the Geotab ELD solution for commercial vehicles operating in Canada. “We’re exceptionally excited to provide the Geotab ELD product as an industry leading compliance solution – now fully certified in Canada and in the USA,” said Dwayne Primeau, president of Northern BI. “Hav ..read more

Driving towards greener options with electric vehicle telematics Published on June 29, 2022 Electric vehicles are growing in popularity Electric vehicles are becoming increasingly popular in Canada. It’s estimated at least 20 percent of cars sold in Canada by 2026 will be EV, with the Canadian government’s target goal of all cars and light-duty trucks sold to be zero-emission by 2035. To achieve this goal, the Canadian government has implemented several incentive programs to push customers toward electric options. Currently, the programs provide rebates to customers of up to $5,000 for the ..read more