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Forward Thinking Systems (FTS) specializes in delivering advanced telematics solutions to both public and private sectors for efficient fleet, driver, and asset management. Established in 2005, FTS has empowered numerous clients and agencies with essential tools and data-driven insights for optimized fleet operations. FTS has facilitated seamless access to automated processes for state emissions and compliance solutions, serving a multitude of fleets nationwide. With five comprehensive platform offerings — IntelliHub®, Field Warrior®, Route Matrix™, FleetCam®, and DriveShield® — our connected solutions address diverse challenges in fleet management, asset tracking, ELD compliance, and driver safety across multiple industries on a global scale. Our fleet solutions are better because we pay attention when users suggest new features for their commercial fleets. Forward Thinking is full of smart, insightful people who create tools that solve your problems every day. We take pride in listening to the needs of our drivers and managers who work in the field. Fleet customer feedback is a crucial part of the process of making the best solution for commercial fleets. Are you ready to make fleet management more manageable?

Description

Avoiding HOS violations is made easier with a mobile app that logs drivers' hours, providing real-time insights into those approaching or already in violation, thereby ensuring compliance with the ELD regulations. This comprehensive platform, which is FMCSA certified, offers a unified system for managing Hours of Service, GPS tracking, dispatching, and vehicle maintenance. With an integrated WiFi hotspot, devices remain connected even in areas without cellular service, which is crucial for maintaining operational efficiency. The solution also eliminates compliance mistakes and accelerates repair processes through paperless DVIRs and a live maintenance dashboard. By integrating features such as GPS tracking, Hours of Service management, paperless DVIRs, and temperature monitoring, compliance and operational tasks become streamlined. Additionally, the plug-and-play installation requires no complex setup, allowing users to be operational within just 15 minutes. Samsara’s hardware is compatible with a wide range of vehicles, including cars, light and heavy trucks, and buses, ensuring versatility for various fleet needs. This holistic approach not only enhances compliance but also significantly boosts productivity across the board.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

FleetSoft Yes 
First Arriving Dashboards No 
Axle No 
Cetaris No 
Cetaris Fix No 
Degama DTMS No 
Easy Truck Shop No 
FlexTMS No 
HCSS No 
Impargo No 
NextBillion.ai No 
Oculus Freight No 
Optimal Dynamics No 
Routeware No 
TenTrucks TMS No 
Toro TMS No 
TruckIT No 
Trucking Hub No 
Wufoo No 
link2pump No 

Integrations

FleetSoft Yes 
First Arriving Dashboards Yes 
Axle Yes 
Cetaris Yes 
Cetaris Fix Yes 
Degama DTMS Yes 
Easy Truck Shop Yes 
FlexTMS Yes 
HCSS Yes 
Impargo Yes 
NextBillion.ai Yes 
Oculus Freight Yes 
Optimal Dynamics Yes 
Routeware Yes 
TenTrucks TMS Yes 
Toro TMS Yes 
TruckIT Yes 
Trucking Hub Yes 
Wufoo Yes 
link2pump Yes 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App Yes 
iPad App Yes 
Android App Yes 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App Yes 
iPad App Yes 
Android App Yes 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) Yes 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) Yes 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Forward Thinking Systems

Founded

2005

Country

United States

Website

www.ftsgps.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

Samsara

Founded

2015

Country

United States

Website

www.samsara.com

Product Features

Fleet Maintenance

Cost Tracking No 
Fuel Tracking No 
Maintenance History No 
Maintenance Scheduling No 
Parts Inventory Management No 
Repair Tracking No 
Tire Management No 
Vehicle Information No 
Warranty Tracking No 
Work Order Management No 

Fleet Management

Dispatch Management Yes 
Employee Management Yes 
Fuel Management Yes 
GPS Tracking Yes 
Incident Reporting Yes 
Inspection Management Yes 
Inventory Management Yes 
Maintenance Management Yes 
Mileage Tracking Yes 
Motor Pool No 
Routing Yes 
Tire Management Yes 
VIN Lookup Yes 
Work Order Management Yes 

GPS Tracking

Alerts/Notifications No 
Asset Tracking No 
Driver Management No 
Historical Reporting No 
Mobile Tracking No 
People Tracking No 
Real Time Tracking No 
Routing No 
Status Tracking No 
Territory Management No 
Vehicle Tracking No 

Route Planning

Capacity Planning No 
Drag & Drop Scheduling No 
Driver Management No 
Emergency Dispatch No 
GPS Tracking No 
Performance Metrics No 
Route Costing No 
Territory Management No 

Transportation Dispatch

Billing & Invoicing No 
Computer Aided Dispatch No 
Customer Database No 
Emergency Dispatch No 
Fuel Management No 
Mileage Tracking No 
Order Management No 
Routing No 
Scheduling No 
Vehicle Tracking No 

Trucking

Billing & Invoicing No 
Customer Database No 
Dispatch Management No 
Driver Management No 
Driver Settlements No 
Fuel Card Management No 
Fuel Management No 
Load Optimization No 
Maintenance Management No 
Mileage Tracking No 
Quote Management No 
Quotes/Estimates No 
Recruiting Management No 
Routing No 
Scheduling No 
Trip Logs No 
Vehicle Management No 
Vehicle Tracking No 

Product Features

Computer Vision

Blob Detection & Analysis No 
Building Tools No 
Image Processing Yes 
Multiple Image Type Support Yes 
Reporting / Analytics Integration Yes 
Smart Camera Integration Yes 

Delivery Management

Customer Portal No 
Dispatch Management No 
Driver ETA No 
Driver Management No 
For Courier Services No 
For Freight No 
For Restaurants No 
Order Tracking No 
Routing No 
Scheduling No 
Signature Capture No 
Surveys & Feedback No 

Fleet Maintenance

Cost Tracking No 
Fuel Tracking No 
Maintenance History Yes 
Maintenance Scheduling Yes 
Parts Inventory Management No 
Repair Tracking No 
Tire Management No 
Vehicle Information Yes 
Warranty Tracking No 
Work Order Management No 

Fleet Management

Dispatch Management No 
Employee Management Yes 
Fuel Management No 
GPS Tracking Yes 
Incident Reporting Yes 
Inspection Management No 
Inventory Management No 
Maintenance Management Yes 
Mileage Tracking No 
Motor Pool No 
Routing No 
Tire Management No 
VIN Lookup Yes 
Work Order Management No 

Freight

3PL No 
Barcoding / RFID No 
Billing & Invoicing No 
Customer Management Yes 
Customer Portal No 
Import / Export Management No 
International Forwarders No 
LTL Management No 
Local Forwarders No 
Rate Management No 
Shipment Tracking No 
Truckload Management Yes 
Warehouse Management No 
Waybills No 

Fuel Management

Billing & Invoicing No 
Fuel Card Reconciliation Yes 
Fuel Cards No 
Fuel Cost Management Yes 
IFTA Reporting Yes 
Industry Pricing No 
Personnel Management No 
Third Party Interface Yes 
Variables Monitoring No 

GPS Tracking

Alerts/Notifications Yes 
Asset Tracking Yes 
Driver Management Yes 
Historical Reporting Yes 
Mobile Tracking Yes 
People Tracking No 
Real Time Tracking Yes 
Routing Yes 
Status Tracking No 
Territory Management No 
Vehicle Tracking Yes 

Industrial IoT

Condition Monitoring No 
Data Visualization No 
Factory Data Analytics No 
Machine Learning No 
Machine Workflow Creation No 
Predictive Maintenance No 
Production Line / Factory Insights No 
Real-Time Monitoring No 
Reporting / Analytics No 
Smart Alerts / Notifications No 

Logbook

Asset Tracking Yes 
Audit Trails Yes 
Data Search Yes 
Employee Time Clock No 
For Drivers No 
For Pilots No 
User Access Permissions Yes 
Violation Tracking Yes 

Route Planning

Capacity Planning No 
Drag & Drop Scheduling No 
Driver Management No 
Emergency Dispatch No 
GPS Tracking No 
Performance Metrics No 
Route Costing No 
Territory Management No 

Transportation Dispatch

Billing & Invoicing No 
Computer Aided Dispatch No 
Customer Database No 
Emergency Dispatch No 
Fuel Management No 
Mileage Tracking No 
Order Management No 
Routing No 
Scheduling No 
Vehicle Tracking No 

Trucking

Billing & Invoicing No 
Customer Database No 
Dispatch Management Yes 
Driver Management Yes 
Driver Settlements No 
Fuel Card Management No 
Fuel Management No 
Load Optimization No 
Maintenance Management Yes 
Mileage Tracking Yes 
Quote Management No 
Quotes/Estimates Yes 
Recruiting Management No 
Routing Yes 
Scheduling Yes 
Trip Logs Yes 
Vehicle Management No 
Vehicle Tracking No 

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