U.S. Xpress to deploy Platform Science technology
Remote Platform Management technology will be installed first on Variant fleet, rest of U.S. Xpress trucks by end of year 1,007 2 minutes read U.S. Xpress will become the latest carrier to adopt Platform Science’s technology platform, allowing it to deploy third-party and custom apps without the need for added hardware. (Photo: Variant)
U.S. Xpress’ (NYSE: USX) development of its Variant fleet has generated plenty of buzz in the industry, and on Wall Street. On its recent earnings call, one analyst questioned what Variant is really about and why it is different.
U.S. Xpress, one of the nation s largest truckload carriers by revenue, and
Platform Science, a leading connected vehicle platform, today announced a partnership to roll out Platform Science s open IoT technology to its fleet of more than 6,500 trucks. The company conducted an extensive search for a new telematics vendor to support its advanced technology roadmap for 2021 and beyond. With Platform Science, U.S. Xpress will gain operational efficiency and productivity with the ability to deploy, develop and manage its apps and devices through a centralized solution.
U.S. Xpress Advances Fleet Innovation with Platform Science As a leader in developing their own solutions, U.S. Xpress is accelerating fleet innovation at an extraordinary rate, said Jake Fields, co-founder and CTO of Platform Science. By leveraging Platform Science, they are able to deliver new solutions to their drivers faster and expand their capability based on our broad set of connected vehicle platform tools