The software on Rand McNally’s HD 100 devices is compliant with 49 CFR part 395.15 regulations. The devices come at a critical time given the upcoming Electronic On Board Recorder (EOBR) requirements mandated by MAP 21. The mandate, which was signed by President Obama in July 2012, specifies the use of EOBRs for Hours of Service logging in the next two years. It also states that it will be compulsory for all truck and fleet driver logs to be recorded via electronic devices, replacing manual logs currently in use.
The HD 100, commercially available later this year, offers electronic Hours of Service (HOS) recording, engine diagnostics, GPS positioning and a host of other metrics. With VNC integrated within the system, drivers may access this data while on the road and interact with messaging functions to easily retrieve instructions via their wireless device.
VNC is the original remote access solution that enables the connection of one computer desktop from another, wherever they are located in the world. RealVNC is the only organization able to offer a commercial license to embed VNC remote access technology in third-party products and offerings. OEM customers range from Intel to IBM, with applications for both software and hardware products.
“The HD 100 will help fleets and owner operators alike with meeting the upcoming EOBR implementation mandated by MAP 21, using their currently available technology,” said Dave Muscatel, CEO of Rand McNally. "We are happy to be working with RealVNC on this product and getting the HD 100 to market quickly.”
Adam Greenwood Byrne, V.P. Strategic Alliances of RealVNC added, “With the EOBR mandate coming into force within the next couple of years we are delighted to be working with Rand McNally to help provide access to driver logs and critical information via its HD 100 devices. RealVNC’s software continues to offer flexible licensing for OEMs, bringing VNC functionality to their own products.”
About Rand McNally
Rand McNally is the most trusted source for maps, directions, and travel content. Products and services include: Road travel review site bestoftheroad.com; Interactive travel referral service, tripology.com; America’s #1 Road Atlas; RVND™ GPS for RVers; IntelliRoute® and IntelliRoute® TND™ truck routing software and navigation devices; TPC 7600 and TND™ 760 mobile fleet management solutions for the transportation industry; and leading geography-based educational resources for the classroom. randmcnally.com
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About RealVNC
RealVNC's software is used by hundreds of millions of people worldwide in every sector of industry, government and education. VNC is the original remote access software with a wide range of applications. The technology supports an unrivalled mix of desktop and mobile platforms and can be embedded in third-party products with a commercial license. www.realvnc.com
VNC is a registered trademark of RealVNC Ltd. in the U.S. and in other countries.
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