EpicVue Creates Enhanced In-Cab Infotainment System – Merchandise

On the Truckload Carriers Affiliation Annual Conference, EpicVue introduced its new EpicVue+ in-cab leisure, training and engagement platform.

In line with EpicVue CEO Lance Platt, the improved infotainment system provides extra performance, better selection, and fleet and security content material, whereas needing no new gear and at half the worth of the earlier EpicVue in-cab satellite tv for pc leisure system.

“With EpicVue+ our well-liked EpicVue expertise has developed, eliminating costly {hardware}, prolonged contracts and contains way over simply TV,” Platt mentioned. “Our revolutionary new platform, designed particularly for truck fleets, is not like every other accessible to the business as a result of it lets drivers benefit from the comforts of residence leisure whereas additionally conserving them related with their service. For trucking companies, EpicVue+ is an easy-to-install, low-cost answer that promotes job satisfaction and stronger worker connections whereas enhancing their capability to draw and retain drivers via leisure, training, and engagement.”

In an interview with HDT, Platt mentioned that with EpicVue+, drivers will now have entry to dwell TV, together with premium networks like NFL Plus and Showtime.

“Earlier than, getting dwell tv in a truck cab concerned placing satellite tv for pc dishes and different gear on vans, and we needed to amortize these prices with an extended five-year contract,” he mentioned. “And it was powerful for some fleets to decide to these necessities. However now, there is no such thing as a want for any gear or a contract. And we’re ready to try this at half the worth of the earlier system, whereas providing many extra expanded providers.”

Platt mentioned drivers now have entry to sturdy, on-demand, leisure app content material, which permits binge-watching. And the system now routinely information all 100 channels on the system, so drivers can play again huge information tales or occasions just like the Tremendous Bowl at their leisure.

“And what’s actually far more vital is that now, we will provide fleets the power to speak immediately with their drivers via the all-new communications portal to create content material and coaching programming that may assist drivers really feel extra related and be safer on the job.”

Combining dwell and on-demand premium content material with the added capabilities of communications and coaching, Platt mentioned EpicVue+ core elements embody:

• Leisure: EpicVue+ permits drivers to observe TV of their vans on their very own time with greater than 100 channels of dwell programming from DIRECTV’s Superior Leisure Platform with premium content material from networks corresponding to Showtime and Music Selection, plus a full library of on-demand content material. Drivers nonetheless have the power to entry recorded content material in order that they gained’t miss their favourite exhibits.  
• Schooling: EpicVue+ offers a portal devoted to coaching and training to assist implement finest practices and reinforce compliance. Fleet operators can handle content material distribution or allow entry to on-line driver coaching from companions corresponding to CarriersEdge.
• Engagement: EpicVue+ features a customized residence display screen branded for every service together with a devoted fleet channel to distribute firm bulletins and fleet information, promote incentives to reward drivers for efficiency, and acknowledge standout workers.

EpicVue+ doesn’t require complicated set up of high-priced gear.  It may be applied with simple self-install or skilled set up choices for in-cab gear designed and examined to maintain the affect of life on the street. EpicVue additionally handles any technical points which will come up. The system and repair can be found and not using a time period dedication, and for a month-to-month fee of $29 per truck.

Platt mentioned EpicVue is taking pre-orders now with installations set to being on a first-come, first-serve, foundation starting in Could of this yr.