Zonar Expands Availability of MyView School Bus Tracking App in Canada

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Amidst school bus driver shortages, parents and guardians gain peace of mind with real-time bus location tracking capabilities. Amidst school bus driver shortages, parents and guardians gain peace of mind with real-time bus location tracking capabilities SEATTLE, Wash. – March 13, 2024 - Zonar, the leader in fleet health and safety, today announced the launch... Read more »

Zonar Wins Two 2020 Best in Biz Awards

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Zonar has been named a silver winner in the Most Innovative App of the Year category for its OTAir™ solution and a bronze winner in the Marketing Campaign of the Year category for its COVID-19 resource site and information campaign.

A History of School Bus Safety Design

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As an accomplished executive leader with more than 30 years of experience, Gould most recently served as Senior Vice President and General Manager for technology consulting at Oracle.

School Bus Safety Checklist for Parents and Kids

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Each October, the National Association for Pupil Transportation (NAPT) hosts National School Bus Safety Week – five days dedicated to highlighting the importance of school bus safety among parents, school officials and motorists.

Zonar Voted one of 2018’s Best Workplaces in Washington

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Zonar announced it has been named in the Puget Sound Business Journal (PSBJ) list of the Best Places to Work in Washington. This recognition honors the area’s leading employers by looking at current employee satisfaction surveys and award submissions.

School Bus Safety in the U.S.

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The states with the highest and lowest rate of school bus accidents to help parents, school administrators, transportation officials and fleet managers identify where potential improvements can be made.

Zonar Integrates Leading School Bus Tracking App into its Smart Fleet Management Solutions; Announces New Partnership with SafeStop

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SafeStop provides real-time updates that improves communication and enhances child safety on their way to and from school Seattle Wash. – October 11, 2017 – Zonar, the leader in smart fleet management technology, and SafeStop, the industry’s leading school bus tracking and parent communication app provider, today announced a strategic partnership to deliver best-in-class, fully… Read more »

Zonar Wins Silver at Seattle Business Magazine’s 2017 Tech Impact Awards

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  Accolade in Software as a Service Category Caps Year of Achievement for Smart Fleet Management Company Seattle Wash. – Sept. 27, 2017 – Zonar, the leader in smart fleet management technology, today announced that it’s the silver winner of Seattle Business magazine’s 2017 Tech Impact Awards in the Software as a Service (SaaS) category…. Read more »

New Zonar Docs Streamlines Carrier Reporting for Small to Medium Fleets

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  Advanced image capturing and reporting solution is used with Zonar Connect™ and optimizes the paperwork management process to get carriers paid more quickly Seattle Wash. – September 25, 2017 – Zonar, the leader in smart fleet management technology, today announced Zonar Docs, an image capturing solution designed to reduce the time it takes to… Read more »

Zonar Integrates Continental’s ContiPressureCheck™ to Maximize Tire Safety and Affordability

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  System continually measures the pressure of all tires on a vehicle to reduce the overall operating costs and improve driving safety Seattle Wash. – September 25, 2017 – Zonar, the leader in smart fleet management technology, today announced the initial integration of Continental’s ContiPressureCheck™, a system designed to measure tire pressure and send alerts… Read more »

Cummins Connected Diagnostics™ is Now Available Through Zonar’s Smart Fleet Management Solution

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Delivering Immediate Recommendations for Engine Maintenance and Repair with Expert Guidance from Cummins Seattle Wash., Aug 08, 2017 – Zonar, the leader in smart fleet management technology, and Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI), the leading independent manufacturer of diesel and natural gas engines, controls, and emission solutions are announcing the availability of Cummins Connected Diagnostics to… Read more »

Zonar and NAPT Announce 2017 Don Carnahan Memorial Grants to Promote Bus Transportation Safety

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Grants Offers Smart Fleet Technology to School Districts to Promote Safety and Efficiency for School Bus Transportation Seattle Wash. – June 26, 2017 – Zonar, the leader in smart fleet management technology, and the National Association for Pupil Transportation (NAPT) today announced the joint sponsorship of the Don Carnahan Memorial Grant program for 2017. Grant… Read more »

Zonar Count Increases Safety for Bus Riders with Real-Time Data

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  Zonar Count App Enables Fleet Managers and Drivers to Make Real-Time Decisions for Effective Ridership Management Seattle Wash. – June 26, 2017 – Zonar, the leader in smart fleet management technology, today introduced Zonar Count, an app designed for Zonar tablets that enables users to accurately count passengers that get on and off a… Read more »

Zonar Resolves Lawsuit by a Non-Practicing Entity

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Zonar has successfully resolved a lawsuit brought by a non-practicing entity (NPE) against Zonar. Orthosie Systems LLC, which owns patents relating to vehicle monitoring, filed a patent infringement suit in the Eastern District of Texas against Zonar – a leader in the telematics industry, with more than 450,000 units deployed throughout North America. On April… Read more »

Zonar Introduces Ground Traffic Control FieldView, A Smart Fleet Management App for Mobile Devices

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  Zonar Expands Fleet Management Portfolio with Introduction of Mobile App Giving Users a Simple Way to Locate and Manage Assets in the Field Seattle Wash. – March 9, 2017 – Zonar, the leader in smart fleet management technology, today announced the launch of Ground Traffic Control FieldView™ mobile, a fleet management application for Android…. Read more »

Zonar Receives Daimler Supplier Award 2016 in the category “Innovation”

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  Seattle Wash. – March 7, 2017 – Zonar, the leader in smart fleet management technology, today announced it has been honored by Daimler AG with the Daimler Supplier Award 2016 from Global Procurement Trucks and Buses in the category “Innovation.” Zonar is recognized for generating significant time and monetary savings for Daimler customers by… Read more »

Zonar Announces Executive Leadership Changes and Hires

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President Ian McKerlich to Assume CEO Responsibilities Seattle Wash. – December 5, 2016 – Zonar, the leader in smart fleet management technology, announced today that Ian McKerlich has taken over as president and CEO. McKerlich, who had been serving as president at Zonar, succeeds Brett Brinton in the CEO role as part of a planned… Read more »

Zonar Wins Silver in Best in Biz Awards 2016

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Press and Industry Analysts Select Fleet Management Company as a Best Place to Work Seattle Wash. – December 1, 2016 – Zonar, the leader in smart fleet management technology, has been named a silver winner in the Best Place to Work – Medium category in Best in Biz Awards, the only independent business awards program… Read more »

Zonar Selected by Portland Seattle Express for ELD Mandate Readiness and Inspection Reporting Device

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Zonar to Provide Company’s Fleet with Automatic On-Board Recording Devices and Electronic Verified Inspection Reporting Seattle Wash. – November 15, 2016 – Zonar, the leader in smart fleet management technology, announced today that commercial trucking company Portland Seattle Express(PSE) LLC will deploy Zonar smart fleet solutions including its Electronic Logging Device (ELD)-ready tablet with pre-… Read more »

Zonar and NAPT Announce 2016 Don Carnahan Memorial Grant Recipients

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  Zonar Funds Over $1 Million in Grants for the Latest School Bus Transportation Security, Safety, and Efficiency Technology Hardware Seattle Wash. – November 7, 2016 – Zonar, the leader in smart fleet management technology, and the National Association of Pupil Transportation (NAPT) announced today the 2016 winners of the annual Don Carnahan Memorial Grant…. Read more »

Continental Invests a Majority Stake in Smart Fleet Management Technology Provider Zonar

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Continental further expands the fleet management service business Extended portfolio of services and increased scale Innovative cloud-based SaaS telematics platform for public and private commercial vehicle fleets in North America Regensburg, Villingen-Schwenningen/Germany, Seattle/USA, October 4, 2016. Continental is intensifying its ongoing activities in the fleet management service business and is acquiring a majority stake in… Read more »

Zonar Ushers in a New Era of Fleet Management Technology with Zonar Connect

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ELD-Ready Smart Fleet Tablet and Seamless Software Platform Allows Fleets to Customize and Upgrade for Future Growth Seattle Wash. – October 1, 2016 – Zonar, the leader in smart fleet management technology, today announced Zonar ConnectTM, a next generation tablet and software ecosystem that empowers commercial fleets to take greater control of their operations. Connect… Read more »

ATA Introduces Zonar as Newest ATA Featured Product Provider

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Arlington, Va. – Today, American Trucking Associations announced Zonar, an industry leader in smart fleet technologies, as an ATA Featured Product Provider. “Technology and connectivity continue to shape the future of the trucking industry by improving safety performance, reducing emissions and increasing productivity,” said ATA President and CEO Chris Spear. “Throughout the industry, we’re seeing… Read more »

Zonar Named to Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies List

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Smart Fleet Management Technology Leader Lands Spot on Annual List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies Seattle WA – Aug 22, 2016 – Zonar, the leader in smart fleet management technology, announced today that it has been named to Inc. Magazine’s 35th annual Inc. 5000 list recognizing the fastest-growing private companies in America. This prestigious list… Read more »

Zonar Expands Smart Fleet Management Technologies for Smarter Mass Transit

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Company’s EVIR Solution Contributes to More Efficient Fleet Operations and Safer Rider Experiences Seattle Wash. – August 15, 2016 – Zonar, the leader in smart fleet management technology, today announced that the company has extended its smart fleet telematics technologies to mass transit. Electronic Verified Inspection Reports (EVIR®) and Zonar’s other solutions help mass transit… Read more »

Zonar and NSTA Announce 2016 Don Carnahan Memorial Grant Program for School Bus Contractors

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Smart Fleet Technology Hardware Grants for up to $50,000 Available for Improving Bus Transportation Safety, Security, and Efficiency Seattle Wash. – June 14, 2016 – Zonar, and National School Transportation Association (NSTA) announced today the 2016 Don Carnahan Memorial Grant program for school bus contractors. The grant program is designed to support and promote the… Read more »

Zonar and NAPT Announce 2016 Don Carnahan Memorial Grant Program to Promote Safety and Efficiency in North American Pupil Transportation

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Grants Offer Up to $50,000 of Smart Fleet Technology Hardware for Improved Bus Transportation Safety, Security, and Efficiency Seattle Wash. – May 18, 2016 – Zonar, the leader in smart fleet management technology, and the National Association for Pupil Transportation (NAPT) announced today the 2016 NAPT/Don Carnahan Memorial Grant program designed to support and promote… Read more »

Zonar Announces the Broad Availability of Ground Traffic Control Performance with ZFuel

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Precise Driver and Commercial Vehicle Efficiency Reporting to Save Fleets Tens of Thousands of Dollars in Fuel Savings Per Year Seattle Wash. – March 21, 2016 – Zonar, a leading transportation technology company, announced today the general availability of the Ground Traffic Control (GTC) Performance package including the ZFuel application. GTC Performance, Zonar’s cloud-based fleet… Read more »

Zonar’s Longtime Customer Henkels & McCoy Recognized by AEMP with 2016 Fleet Master Award for Technology Innovation and Business Transformation

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Zonar and Henkels & McCoy Bring Advanced Telematics to the Utility Construction Fleet Seattle Wash. – March 16, 2016 – Zonar, a leading transportation technology company, announced today that customer Henkels & McCoy, Inc. (H&M) has been awarded the 2016 Fleet Master Award by the Association of Equipment Management Professionals (AEMP) in partnership with Construction… Read more »

Zonar Announces Key Leadership Changes to Support Rapid Growth and Business Development

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Executive Team Expands with Promotions of McKinsey, Amazon, Starbucks and T-Mobile Veterans Seattle Wash. – February 25, 2016 – Zonar, a leading transportation technology company, announced today the appointment of four key new executives from world-class companies: McKinsey & Company, Amazon, Starbucks and T-Mobile. Brett Brinton, Zonar’s co-founder, moves to CEO from President/CEO and will… Read more »

Zonar and NSTA Announce Don Carnahan Memorial Grant Recipients for Bus Contractors

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Grant Winners to Receive up to $50,000 for Technology Hardware to Enhance School Bus Transportation Safety, Security, and Efficiency Bonita Springs, FL – January 25, 2016 – Zonar, a leading transportation technology company, and the National School Transportation Association (NSTA) announced today the Don Carnahan Memorial Grant recipients for bus contractors. The two new recipients,… Read more »

Zonar Selected by Nebraska Transportation Company as its Telematics and Inspection Device Provider

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Zonar 2020 to Provide Nebraska Transportation Company Fleet with Automatic On-Board Recording Device and Electronic Verified Inspection Reporting Seattle Wash. – January 12, 2016 – Zonar, a leading transportation technology company, announced today that Nebraska Transportation Company (NTC), the premier Midwest regional LTL trucking carrier with nationwide capabilities, has chosen to deploy Zonar telematics across… Read more »

Zonar Opens Technology Development Center in Downtown Seattle

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Expansion into Downtown Seattle to Support Software Development and Growth Seattle Wash. – December 21, 2015 – Zonar, a leading transportation technology company, announced today that the company is expanding its Seattle footprint and opening a developer-centric Pioneer Square office location. The office is designed to attract and host software and product developers who will… Read more »

Zonar Leads the Way to ELD Compliance

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December 10, 2015 — SEATTLE, Wash. — Zonar, a leading transportation technology company, announced today a roadway to compliance with the final rules of Electronic Logging Device (ELD) mandate from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). This new mandate, drafted with the help of Zonar executives and requires the adoption and use of ELDs by… Read more »

Zonar Announces New Executive Appointment: Ian McKerlich, Chief Strategy Officer

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Management Team Expanded to Support Rapid Growth and Business Development Seattle Wash. – December 9, 2015 – Zonar, a leading transportation technology company, announced today Ian McKerlich has joined Zonar as chief strategy officer. As CSO, McKerlich will be responsible for driving Zonar’s corporate strategy and product delivery. McKerlich brings a strong track record in technology-based… Read more »

Zonar and NAPT Announce Don Carnahan Memorial Grant Winners

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Grant Winners to Receive up to $50,000 for the Latest School Bus Transportation Security, Safety and Efficiency Technology Hardware Seattle Wash. – November 9, 2015 – Zonar, a leading transportation technology company, installed on one out of every three school buses on the road in North America, and The National Association for Pupil Transportation (NAPT)… Read more »

FAQs: DTNA’s Investment in Zonar

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In June 2015, Zonar announced that Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) made a strategic investment into the transportation and telematics technology company. FAQs – DTNA’s Investment in Zonar

Daimler Trucks North America Invests in Zonar Systems, Changes Future of Telematics

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Daimler Trucks North America Invests in Zonar Systems, Changes Future of Telematics PORTLAND, Ore. – June 25, 2015 – Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) and Zonar Systems, Inc. announced today that DTNA has become a minority investor in Zonar. This investment marks a milestone in DTNA’s development of smarter connected vehicles and in Zonar’s continued… Read more »