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Fleet Pulse Launches As Independent Company, Appoints Carl Christoph “CCR” Reckers As CEO

PRIVATEMay 08, 2024•about 2 years ago

Position

Chief Executive Officer

Company

FleetPulse

Carl-Christoph “CCR” Reckers
ChicagoManufacturingAutomotive

Description

FleetPulse, the trailer telematics solution initially incubated within Great Dane, has been launched as an independent company. It has appointed former Uber Freight executive Carl-Christoph “CCR” Reckers as Chief Executive Officer. FleetPulse’s proprietary telematics platform enables end-to-end visibility into trailer and cargo safety and security, addressing the need to improve trailer data insights and digitize data across entire trailer fleets.

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Company

FleetPulse

Location

Chicago, Illinois, United States

About

FleetPulse™ is the leading trailer telematics company that enables end-to-end visibility into trailer safety and cargo security, serving customers with OEM-agnostic wired and aftermarket telematics offerings. Based in Chicago, Illinois, FleetPulse combines deep roots in the trucking industry with expert tech talent and offers telematics solutions across a comprehensive portfolio of devices, from hard-wired, OEM-installed sensors to easy-to-install aftermarket sensors and cargo cameras. Data collected directly from the trailer’s sensors and components enables real-time, proprietary strategic insights via a digital dashboard to increase utilization, enhance safety, and reduce maintenance costs. With the industry’s renewed focus on the trailer as a strategic asset, the FleetPulse portfolio positions customers to expedite success through new efficiencies across their fleets.

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