Spireon launches IntelliScan ProView cargo sensor for trailers
Spireon has launched IntelliScan ProView, a machine-learning cargo sensor that measures trailer fill, used floor space and captures internal images, helping truckload, LTL and private fleets identify spare capacity and improve trailer utilisation.
Summitt Trucking reports $644,000 savings from Spireon trailer telematics
US truckload operator Summitt Trucking says Spireon’s FleetLocate trailer-management platform, cargo sensors and managed services improved trailer visibility and utilisation, saving $644,000 annually.
Spireon Launches Next Generation IntelliScan Cargo Sensor
Spireon unveils enhanced IntelliScan cargo sensor featuring wireless capabilities and volumetric data, improving trailer management efficiency for users in the logistics sector.
Spireon Achieves Company of the Year at Globee Awards
Spireon receives the Company of the Year award in the automotive sector, acknowledging its acquisition of LoJack and commitment to innovation and customer service.
Spireon Establishes Telematics Subsidiary in India
Spireon launches its subsidiary in Bengaluru, enhancing its global operations and engineering capabilities in the connected vehicle sector.
Spireon Launches Managed Services for Trailer Management
Spireon introduces Managed Services to enhance trailer management, optimising operations and improving ROI for customers in the transportation sector.
Spireon relaunches LoJack with expanded connected-vehicle platform
Spireon has rebranded its Kahu dealer solution as LoJack and expanded it with lot-management, service-retention and connected-car features. Nationwide GPS and cellular coverage also supports stolen-vehicle recovery and dealer vehicle visibility.
Estes Express Lines Partners with Spireon for Telematics
Estes Express Lines will implement Spireon's FleetLocate across its 40,000 assets to enhance operational efficiency and customer service through data-driven analytics.
Spireon launches wireless GPS tracking solution for dealers and lenders
Spireon has launched GoldStar Wireless, a self-installed GPS tracking device for used-car dealers and auto lenders, offering location monitoring, address validation, vehicle recovery tools and an extended battery life of up to three years.
John Krumheuer Appointed President of Spireon Transportation
Spireon announces John Krumheuer's appointment as president of its Transportation Group, aiming to expand its fleet and trailer product offerings amid industry challenges.
TA Truck Service Enhances Telematics Installation Options
TA Truck Service, in partnership with Spireon, now offers trailer telematics installation and upgrades at over 250 locations, improving service efficiency for carriers.
Spireon Introduces FL360 Modular Vehicle Tracking System
Spireon launches the FL360, a modular vehicle tracking solution with an integrated FL Dashcam, aimed at enhancing fleet management through advanced telemetry and video capabilities.
Spireon Launches Live Tracking for Capitol Christmas Tree
Spireon introduces real-time tracking for the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree, enhancing community engagement during its journey from Colorado to Washington, D.C.
Spireon’s MyDealer 2.0 wins Compass Intelligence IoT Innovator award
Spireon’s MyDealer 2.0 for Kahu has won the 2020 Compass Intelligence IoT Innovator award for auto dealership management. The connected service uses maintenance history, OEM schedules and mileage data to deliver reminders and enable service bookings.
Spireon CEO Kevin Weiss Recognised Among Top SaaS Executives
Kevin Weiss of Spireon named in The Software Report's Top 50 SaaS CEOs for 2020, reflecting leadership and company performance in the vehicle intelligence sector.
Spireon Secures Two Silver Stevie Awards in 2020
Spireon has been awarded Silver Stevie Awards for Customer Service and Product Innovation in the 2020 American Business Awards, recognising its achievements in challenging times.
Spireon links increased driving activity to subsequent COVID-19 cases
Spireon analysed eight billion vehicle-data points from more than three million vehicles and found that driving surges were followed by rises in reported COVID-19 cases after 10–14 days across the United States.
Spireon Receives 2020 Compass Intelligence Award
Spireon was honoured with the 2020 Compass Intelligence Award for its leadership in telematics solutions that enhance asset visibility for various industries.
Spireon Launches IntelliScan® Image Capture Technology
Spireon introduces IntelliScan Image Capture, enhancing cargo management capabilities for carriers to improve efficiency and accuracy in trailer operations.
Spireon Integrates FleetLocate with P.S.I. TireView
Spireon has launched an integration of its FleetLocate solution with P.S.I. TireView, enhancing tire management for carriers and improving operational efficiency.
Spireon introduces MyDealer 2.0 connected-car service
Spireon has introduced MyDealer 2.0 for its Kahu connected-car solution, adding automated maintenance reminders, service-history visibility and appointment scheduling through a mobile app for dealerships and customers.
Spireon launches connected inventory-management tool for dealerships
Spireon has launched Kahu Connect, a tool integrating telematics and dealer-management data to provide real-time visibility of dealership inventory, automate device activation and improve vehicle tracking and sales operations.
Spireon’s Kahu wins 2020 Connected Car Product of the Year
Spireon’s Kahu connected-car solution has been named Connected Car Product of the Year in the 2020 IoT Breakthrough Awards. The platform gives dealerships vehicle-data insights for customer engagement, service reminders, asset management and stolen-vehicle recovery.
Spireon’s Kahu wins gold for innovative connected-car app
Spireon’s Kahu connected-car solution has won gold for Most Innovative App of the Year in the 2019 Best in Biz Awards. The platform uses vehicle mileage and other data to support dealership engagement, maintenance reminders, service scheduling and stolen-vehicle recovery.
Spireon wins challenge to patent for connected vehicle inventory technology
The US Patent Trial and Appeal Board rejected a challenge to Spireon’s patent for pairing tracking devices with vehicles to manage dealership inventories. The related infringement case against Procon Analytics is expected to resume.
Spireon Introduces Live Tracking for Capitol Christmas Tree
Spireon launches a tracking website for the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree, utilising its FleetLocate technology to monitor the tree's journey from New Mexico to Washington, D.C.
FleetLocate Receives Gold at 2019 IoT Innovator Awards
Spireon’s FleetLocate solution has been awarded gold at the 2019 Compass Intelligence IoT Innovator Awards for advancements in trailer and asset management.
GPS telematics cuts used-vehicle impound recovery times and costs
Spireon reports that GPS-enabled recovery technology helped dealers recover 27.8% more impounded vehicles within a day in 2019, saving an estimated $107 per vehicle. The findings draw on dealer surveys and data from nearly 4 million GPS-equipped vehicles in the United States.
Spireon Launches Intelligent Trailer Management Solutions
Spireon has unveiled its Intelligent Trailer Management portfolio, offering advanced analytics and integration for improved operational efficiency in the trucking industry.
Spireon and Snowflake Form Strategic Data Partnership
Spireon has entered a strategic partnership with Snowflake, enhancing data access and analytics for FleetLocate clients through Snowflake's cloud-based data warehouse.
Spireon Launches FleetLocate Platform for Ford Fleets
Spireon introduces FleetLocate for Ford, enhancing fleet management with advanced diagnostics and real-time vehicle insights, improving operational efficiency and asset protection.
Spireon launches Spanish-language version of GoldStar Connect
Spireon has launched a Spanish-language version of its GoldStar Connect telematics app for Buy Here Pay Here dealers, lenders and consumers in the United States, extending access to GPS tracking, vehicle alerts, trip history and stolen-vehicle recovery tools.
Spireon appoints Brian Skutta as president of automotive
Spireon has appointed former TrueCar executive Brian Skutta as president of automotive, alongside consolidating its vehicle-finance, dealer and lender offerings into a combined Automotive portfolio.
Spireon named IoT Vehicle Telematics Company of the Year
Spireon was named IoT Vehicle Telematics Company of the Year in the 2019 Compass Intelligence Awards, recognising its aftermarket telematics services for vehicles, fleets, dealers and mobile assets.
Spireon reports strong 2018 results after telematics product launches
Spireon reports year-on-year growth across its fleet, trailer and dealer businesses, alongside more than 50 hardware and software releases including FleetLocate IntelliScan, FL Flex and Kahu analytics. FleetLocate revenues rose 28% and units surpassed 250,000.
The Rosedale Group Implements FleetLocate for Telematics
The Rosedale Group has adopted Spireon's FleetLocate system to enhance tracking capabilities across its fleet of over 1,450 trailers.
Spireon launches My Dealer connected-car engagement module for Kahu
Spireon has introduced My Dealer, a Kahu module that uses vehicle mileage and customer data to deliver personalised service reminders, offers and scheduling tools through a mobile app, helping dealers retain customers and generate post-sale revenue.
Spireon’s GoldStar named 2019 Connected Car Product of the Year
Spireon’s GoldStar GPS solution has won the 2019 IoT Breakthrough Connected Car Product of the Year award. New features include a nationwide US impound-lot database, automated alerts and the GoldStar Connect mobile app.
Spireon named Most Innovative Company in 2018 Best in Biz Awards
Spireon won gold for Most Innovative Company of the Year, highlighting 2018 enhancements to its connected-car, fleet-tracking and vehicle-finance products, alongside increased device shipments and more than 200,000 trailer subscribers.
Spireon secures US patent for connected vehicle inventory technology
Spireon has secured a US patent covering technology that pairs tracking devices with vehicles to help dealers manage inventory, monitor location and battery health, detect tampering and transfer devices between dealer and consumer accounts.
Spireon's NSpire Platform Earns Bronze at Golden Bridge Awards
Spireon’s NSpire platform received a Bronze award for Innovation of the Year in the automotive category at the 2018 Golden Bridge Awards, highlighting its telematics capabilities.
Greenbriar Equity Group Partners with Spireon for Investment
Greenbriar Equity Group becomes the primary investor in Spireon, enhancing its portfolio in vehicle telematics and analytics, reflecting confidence in Spireon's growth strategy.
FleetLocate Recognised as 2018 Product of the Year
Spireon's FleetLocate has been awarded 2018 Product of the Year, highlighting its innovative solutions for asset and trailer management within the transportation sector.
Spireon launches GoldStar Connect app for vehicle finance customers
Spireon has launched GoldStar Connect, a consumer mobile app extending its GoldStar GPS platform with location tracking, trip history, vehicle-health alerts and stolen-vehicle recovery for buy-here-pay-here dealers and lenders.
Spireon report highlights US vehicle impound costs and delays
Spireon’s report, based on data from nearly 4 million connected vehicles and a survey of 280 dealers, details US impound volumes, storage costs, notification delays and recovery expenses.
Spireon enhances Kahu connected-car platform for dealer groups
Spireon has added portfolio management, inventory transfers, mobile views, test-drive analytics, inventory-age tracking and a recovery hotline to its Kahu connected-car solution for automotive dealer groups.
Spireon reports strong first-half growth in connected-vehicle and trailer telematics
Spireon reports first-half 2018 growth across dealer, small-business fleet and trailer telematics markets, with device shipments up 65% and trailer subscribers exceeding 200,000. The company also launched new tracking features and expanded Ford and GM connectivity partnerships.