PeopleNet Partners with J.J. Keller to Offer Premier Safety Compliance Program
(April 27, 2008) PeopleNet announced it has formed a partnership with J.J. Keller Consulting Services to form the PeopleNet/J.J. Keller Safety Program, the most comprehensive set of safety and regulatory compliance resources in the fleet industry.
PeopleNet is the leading provider of intelligent onboard communications and fleet management solutions in North America. J.J. Keller & Associates, Inc., of Neenah, Wis., is the foremost provider of regulatory compliance products and services, a business it all but invented more than 50 years ago.
According to Rick Ochsendorf, PeopleNet's vice president of operations, the need for a comprehensive, analytical consulting source arose from the adoption and implementation of PeopleNet's industry-leading driver log automation application, eDriver Logs.
"As we successfully implemented that program in more and varied fleets, we found that many were struggling to meet legal safety requirements and, more importantly, maximize fleet safety on the road," said Ochsendorf.
"We found that the roots of safe operations and positive compliance run deep within trucking organizations. Drivers are critical, of course, but so is dispatch, administration, planning and more. That's why we've created this partnership of the best and the best" he said.
"We look forward to working with PeopleNet," said Rich Covyeau, corporate regulatory & safety consulting manager for J.J. Keller. "Our combined abilities will deliver a lot to fleet customers, both in terms of detailed compliance and in very real safety improvements."
On the PeopleNet side of the partnership, PeopleNet Professional Services will help fleets maximize the benefit of eDriver Logs through planning and training. Planning will include establishing ROI and using eDriver Logs data to enhance load planning and dispatch. Training will include managing drivers who challenge the program, dealing with violations in real time and ultimately using eDriver Logs to improve driver relations and retention.
J.J. Keller Consulting Services will help fleets build safety programs from the ground up by analyzing existing policies and procedures and recommending changes. They might address general motor carrier safety, vehicle maintenance practices, drug and alcohol testing, hazardous materials, workplace safety and specific issues involving the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
About J. J. Keller
J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. was established in 1953 and has become the nation's most respected name in risk and regulatory management. The company employs over 1,300 associates and serves over 300,000 customers including more than 90% of the Fortune 1,000. Keller's diverse product line includes publications, consulting, online services and outsourced services. For more information, go to www.jjkeller.com.
About PeopleNet
PeopleNet, based in suburban Minneapolis, is North America's leading provider of Internet-based and integrated onboard computing and mobile communications systems. Its transportation products are used by top truckload, LTL, private, and service fleets in the U.S. and Canada. PeopleNet was the first major technology provider to offer Internet-based communications to the transportation industry 14 years ago and now serves more than 1,500 customers, including several Fortune 500 companies. PeopleNet is on the web at www.peoplenetonline.com.
For more information contact: Joleen Keenan (952) 227-7245
