Platform Science announces launch of 2026 Connected Vehicle Lab North American roadshow. Doran, EBE Technologies, Fleet Defender, Fleetworthy, Great Dane, Phillips Connect, PrePass, Ram Mounts, Samsung, and Trimble CoPilot Join as Strategic Partners to Showcase Innovation in Connected Fleet Technology Photo Credit: Platform Science SAN DIEGO-(BUSINESS WIRE)-Platform Science, a leading connected vehicle platform, today announced the launch of its 2026 Connected Vehicle Lab (CVL) roadshow and unveiled the strategic partners supporting this year's program - Doran, EBE Technologies, Fleet Defender, Fleetworthy, Great Dane, Phillips Connect, PrePass, Ram Mounts, Samsung, and Trimble CoPilot. Created in 2022, the CVL is Platform Science's 53-foot mobile demo trailer and state-of-the-art tractor that delivers immersive, hands-on technology experiences directly to fleets across North America. The 2026 tour will feature in-person demonstrations at major industry events and customer sites, providing a unique opportunity for fleets to explore the real-world applications of the Virtual Vehicle ecosystem beyond the traditional trade show. Each strategic partner brings their own important innovations to the CVL experience: * Doran: Advanced tire pressure monitoring systems enhancing vehicle safety and uptime * EBE Technologies: Workflow automation tools that streamline back-office and driver operations * Fleet Defender: AI-powered in-vehicle cybersecurity, safeguarding digital fleet infrastructure * Fleetworthy (Formerly Drivewyze and Bestpass): Unified fleet readiness platform delivering toll management, weigh station bypass, and safety and compliance solutions * Great Dane: Smart trailer solutions to enhance visibility, safety, and performance * Phillips Connect: Precision in-cab connectivity and hardware integration * PrePass: Weigh station bypass and toll payment service * Ram Mounts: Purpose-built mounting solutions to securely support in-cab devices * Samsung: Enterprise-grade mobile hardware powering driver productivity and telematics * Trimble CoPilot: Commercial-grade navigation trusted by fleets for safe and reliable routing "As commercial fleets rapidly embrace digital transformation, our CVL is once again bringing together the companies shaping the transportation industry," said Michael Bray, Chief Commercial Officer, Platform Science. "The CVL roadshow serves as a launchpad for new innovations and enables leading carriers to gain firsthand experience with transformative in-cab technology. This is another example of Platform Science's leadership driving the industry forward into a more open and connected future." "The CVL showcases what's possible when in-cab technology and modern infrastructure work together," said Tom Fogarty, Chief Executive Officer of Fleetworthy. "Through our partnership with Platform Science, fleets can experience Fleetworthy and the industry's largest networks for weigh station bypass and toll management, helping drivers stay moving and simplifying fleet operations." "As vehicles become increasingly connected, criminals are becoming more cyber-enabled," said Terry Reinert, CEO of Fleet Defender. "Today's theft and intrusion threats increasingly exploit digital access points inside the vehicle. The CVL gives fleets a hands-on look at how Fleet Defender's in-vehicle cyber and theft protection, combined with Platform Science's Virtual Vehicle ecosystem, helps safeguard critical systems, data, and assets without adding complexity for drivers or IT teams." Through Virtual Vehicle, Platform Science has created the OEM-integrated, hardware-agnostic ecosystem that enables fleets to deploy apps, access real-time vehicle data, and manage in-cab technology from a single platform that's trusted by leading fleets to redefine what's possible in fleet management and mobile operations. The CVL will appear at top industry events throughout 2026, starting with the American Trucking Associations' annual Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) trade show on March 16-19 (Booth 961). The CVL will also make direct visits to fleet headquarters across the country, where operators will have the opportunity to explore integrated solutions in a real-world environment and engage directly with Platform Science and sponsor representatives. About Platform Science Platform Science is transforming transportation technology by empowering fleets with a unified, user-friendly technology platform. Platform Science makes it easy to develop, deploy, and manage mobile devices and applications on commercial vehicles, giving fleets an edge in efficiency, flexibility, visibility, and productivity. The customizable platform delivers an unlimited canvas to fleets and developers seeking to innovate and create new solutions as customers' needs, businesses, and industries evolve. In Feb. 2025, Platform Science acquired Trimble's global transportation telematics business units to accelerate the future of transportation technology through the global expansion of Virtual Vehicle. Platform Science was named by Fast Company as one of the World's Most Innovative Companies. For more information, please visit www.platformscience.com. More News From Platform Science SAN DIEGO-( BUSINESS WIRE )-Platform Science, the leading connected vehicle platform, today released its inaugural Driver Experience Report, a nationwide survey of more than 1,100 commercial drivers on factors like pay and technology that most influence their job satisfaction. The report provides data-driven insights into truckers' perspectives on topics like communication, compensation, safety, and long-term retention, establishing what Platform Science believes are the industry's first benchm... SAN DIEGO & ST. CLOUD, Minn.-( BUSINESS WIRE )-Platform Science, a leading connected vehicle platform, and Anderson Trucking Service, Inc. (ATS) today announced that ATS has selected Platform Science to power a fleet-wide technology transformation. Platform Science driver and back-office apps and solutions will be deployed across ATS's fleet of 1,500 trucks, which includes flatbed, heavy haul, specialized, and dry van equipment. ATS's drivers will now be able to access telematics, software solu... SAN DIEGO & KNOXVILLE, Tenn.-( BUSINESS WIRE )-Platform Science, a leading connected vehicle platform, and TLD Logistics (TLD) today announced an agreement to deploy Platform Science's Virtual Vehicle(TM) and suite of Platform Science fleet applications across TLD's fleet of 330 trucks. Platform Science will equip TLD with a suite of integrated fleet applications designed to streamline driver workflows, enhance operational efficiency, and enable seamless data-driven decision-making. PS Workflow, a... Platform Science. Release Versions

Trucking announcements: leadership additions at Kodiak AI, PrePass; TFI's Giard named lead director. Each week, trucknews.com lists notable events, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, TFI International announced André Bérard will retire from the board, and Diane Giard will assume the role of lead director. Kodiak AI has appointed Chet Gryczan as vice president and managing director of defense, while Stephanie Wilkinson has joined PrePass as chief customer officer. ContiTech has appointed Jim Hill as vice president of distribution for its Industrial Solutions Americas (IAM) business area. And Mullen Group named Cascade Energy Services the winner of its 2025 Grand Prize Safety Award. TFI director Bérard to retire; Giard named lead director. TFI International announced that long-serving independent director André Bérard will retire from the board following the company's annual meeting on April 27. Bérard, who has served on the board for 23 years, has stepped down as lead director but will remain a board member until the annual meeting. The company also announced that current board member Diane Giard will assume the role of lead director. She has served as an independent director since 2018 and is a member of the audit committee. She was a former executive vice president of the National Bank of Canada and senior vice president of Scotiabank. Giard also serves on the board of Bombardier. Kodiak AI appoints Gryczan to lead its defense division. Kodiak AI has appointed Chet Gryczan as vice president and managing director of defense. Gryczan will lead Kodiak's defense vertical, overseeing strategy, customer engagement and program execution as the company expands Kodiak Driver - its AI-powered autonomous driving system - into military applications. Gryczan brings more than two decades of experience building and leading defense and automotive programs, the company said. Most recently, he served as president of Detroit Defense, an engineering and systems integration firm serving the U.S. military and defense contractors. During his tenure, he led the company's growth from a startup into a $157-million annual revenue business and oversaw a workforce of more than 230 employees. Kodiak said Gryczan has directed multi-hundred-million-dollar defense programs, including helping secure a multi-year $500-million congressional modernization initiative. ContiTech appoints Hill vice president of distribution for Americas. ContiTech has appointed Jim Hill as vice president of distribution for its Industrial Solutions Americas (IAM) business area. Hill previously served as vice president of marketing and strategy within the same division. He will oversee distribution efforts across the region, focusing on strengthening relationships with customers and distribution partners. Hill joined ContiTech in 2015. Prior to that, he held management positions at The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company and later senior executive roles at Goodyear Engineered Products, which became Veyance Technologies and is now part of ContiTech. PrePass welcomes Wilkinson as CCO. Stephanie Wilkinson has joined PrePass as chief customer officer (CCO). She will l oversee all customer-facing functions, including onboarding, implementation, support, customer success and renewals. Wilkinson brings more than 25 years of leadership experience in customer support and operations within SaaS and technology organizations. Most recently, she served as CCO at Simpro, where she led customer journey initiatives and revenue growth efforts. Prior to that, she held senior leadership roles at Adobe, including vice president of customer success and sales for Adobe's digital experience business. She joined Adobe through its acquisition of Magento, where she led global technical support and customer success teams. Max-Atlas names Evans EVP of business development. Max-Atlas has appointed Ben Evans as executive vice president of business development. Evans will work with Stéphane Guérin, the company's president and CEO, and Trevor Ash, executive vice president and chief commercial officer. He brings nearly a decade of experience in business development, strategic sales, marketing, contract management and organizational growth. Prior to joining the company, Evans spent five years at CEI Manufacturing - most recently as executive vice president - and nearly seven years as business solutions manager at Railinc Corp. Mullen Group announces 2025 Grand Prize Safety Award winner. Mullen Group has named Calgary, Alta.-based Cascade Energy Services the winner of its 2025 Grand Prize Safety Award, recognizing top performance in health, safety and environmental (HSE) standards across its business units. The annual internal audit evaluates each business unit's performance in 10 areas, including leadership and accountability; employee, contractor selection, training development and documentation; regulatory compliance; risk management; facilities and equipment; emergency preparedness, incident investigation and reporting procedures; and overall HSE performance. To qualify for the award, business units must achieve strong audit scores across all categories and meet corporate safety benchmarks, including total recordable injuries below four, lost-time claims below one, and a gross claims-to-revenue ratio below one. Cascade Energy Services was selected from five finalists, with the other four being Mullen Oilfield Services, Payne Transportation, Canadian Dewatering and Heavy Crude Hauling. trucknews.com is the trucking industry's leading information source, delivering vital insights to fleet executives, operations teams, maintenance personnel, owner-operators, and more. 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PrePass boosts analytics platform with AI Toll Insights. PrePass released AI Toll Insights, a machine-learning capability built into its PrePass INFORM Tolling analytics platform, a toll verification and cost-optimization solution that helps fleets manage toll spend and validate charges. AI Toll Insights delivers richer, actionable intelligence to help carriers detect device mismatches, misuse and inefficiencies that can lead to unnecessary toll costs, according to the company. With the addition of AI Toll Insights, fleets gain a deeper layer of intelligence that interprets toll activity at scale and provides clear signals about issues that traditional reporting and manual reviews can miss. "Toll costs can be one of the most persistent and unclear expenses for carriers," said Chris Murray, president of PrePass. "Device mismatches, incorrect transponder assignments and improper toll usage are difficult to spot without dedicated analytics. AI Toll Insights helps fleets quickly uncover these issues, take action to fix them, and make better decisions that improve toll spend and operating efficiency." trucknews.com is the trucking industry's leading information source, delivering vital insights to fleet executives, operations teams, maintenance personnel, owner-operators, and more. Readers turn to our experienced journalists for award-winning trucking industry news, trends, technical advances, equipment maintenance techniques, and business practices alike. Have your say This is a moderated forum. Comments will no longer be published unless they are accompanied by a first and last name and a verifiable email address. (Today's Trucking will not publish or share the email address.) Profane language and content deemed to be libelous, racist, or threatening in nature will not be published under any circumstances.