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Over the past two decades, or even a decade, we have seen a major shift in how the transportation industry uses technology both inside and outside the truck.
For proof, look no further than CJ Karman’s story. Karman, who is the founder and CEO of Ezlogz, spent years behind the wheel at a time when the way technology was used was very different from his 2023.
“When I started in the industry as a driver in 2007, there were no navigation systems as they are today. said.
Realizing that the logistics industry was 25 years behind in software development, Karman decided to do something about it. Instead of his time in the truck, he worked in an office as a broker and then became an entrepreneur.
In 2014, Karman started working on a side project that would launch two years later as an app called Ezlogz. Originally, Ezlogz said he was not an ELD. It was a digital logbook that drivers could use instead of paper logs, with a bill of lading filing system and international fuel tax treaty reporting.
As the industry moved towards mandating ELDs on all trucks, Ezlogz went full-blown ELDs in 2019.
Today, Ezlogz is much more than that. Ezlogz is an all-in-one fleet management system, ELD and asset tracking solution that offers both hardware and software as a solution. We also offer dashcams with alerts that monitor dangerous events and driver behavior in real time, and loadboards that allow businesses to reliably and safely access volumes.
“The situation has changed dramatically.
Now, Ezlogz has taken another step and become the first company to integrate EzChatAI machine learning into ELD.
AI Leads the Next Wave of Innovation
Introducing your new co-pilot, Stacey.
Stacey speaks all languages, reminds you of appointments, tells you not only the weather but also the best routes, and can answer any questions you may have about working hours, regulations, company policies, and more. And be careful. She may issue a warning if you break the rules.
Stacy is the name of EzChatAI’s artificial intelligence solution. His EzChatAI, also founded by Karman, could potentially integrate with all his ELDs, but Ezlogz is the first. Karman also said that integration with TMS could open the door to AI dispatching.
“Through the types of data coming in, the system understands the behavior and even the emotions of the driver,” Kalman said. “Parameters such as how the driver reacts, the time of day and how the driver communicates with the system are captured. The system will be able to learn the patterns of behavior of the driver.”
Stacey acts like a safety assistant and can offer different interactions based on the driver’s experience. These levels include:
- Basic: Suitable for driving trainees who do not know the working hours. The system assists the driver every step of the way and guides him based on data collected from the engine control module and the dash cam. For example, it provides recommendations such as where to stop for the next break and explains why the driver should take a break.
- Intermediate: This level of interaction is suitable for individuals who understand service hours and are familiar with how to use the ELD. AI assistants provide recommendations, tips, and troubleshooting assistance.
- Altitude: Advanced settings allow drivers to ask the system advanced questions about operating hours, safety compliance, pre- and post-drive inspections, and more.
Kalman believes AI will become more and more relevant in logistics and transportation as it continues to advance every day. Just as he has embraced technology innovation in recent years, he believes this will help companies continue to optimize and remain resilient in the face of rapid technological change.
“We believe AI will outstrip dotcom and the logistics industry will change dramatically in the next 12 months,” said Kalman. “People who are integrating with AI will save a lot of money and will be ahead of those who do not see AI as a promising tool for the industry.”
For more information on Ezlogz, click here.
Explore the possibilities of AI and ELD integration on the EzChatAI website.
