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Zonar and the NAPT Promote Children Safety with the 10th Annual Don Carnahan Grant April 30, 2019 onar the leader in smart fleet technology, in partnership with the National Association of Pupil Transportation (NAPT), today announced that the Don Carnahan Memorial Grant is now open for applications.

Zonar Partner Program Now Includes 28 Companies April 10, 2019 Zonar today celebrates accelerated growth to its strategic partner program, with 21 new partners signed over the past year. This brings the total number of partners to 28, including five resellers.

3, 2, 1... Zonar Blasts Off with zSpace – the World’s First Smart Fleet Management Solution for Space-bound Vessels April 1, 2019 Zonar, the leader in smart fleet management technology on Earth, is proud to announce its expansion into space fleet management. As more companies and organizations plan to break through the Earth’s atmosphere in the near term...

Zonar Welcomes Gareth Wade as New Chief Revenue Officer January 30, 2019 Zonar has enhanced the senior executive team with the addition of Gareth Wade as the new Chief Revenue Officer. Wade is an award-winning business and sales leader with more than 20 years of diverse global experience helping organizations...

Zonar and NSTA Offer up to Grant Awards of $50,000 to Improve Safety and Efficiency of School Bus Contractors January 22, 2019 Zonar, in partnership with the National School Transportation Association (NSTA), is seeking applicants for the tenth annual Don Carnahan Memorial Grant, providing NSTA members with individual Grants of up to $50,000...

Commercial Motor Vehicle Inspections: Prevent Citations and Keep the Roads Safe January 15, 2019 Pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections keep commercial motor vehicle operators and other drivers on the road safe by helping to prevent accidents. A thorough inspection of the entire vehicle includes...

Zonar Adds Safety Pioneer, Jill Snyder, to Compliance Team November 6, 2018 Jill Snyder was the first woman and only the second person in Washington to earn nationally certified Director of Safety credentials from the North American Transportation Management Institute.

Zonar and Cummins Provide Joint Customers with Enhanced Diagnostic Solution October 30, 2018 Zonar and Cummins today announced that they are offering joint customers Cummins Connected Diagnostics with Connected Advisor, two wireless uptime technologies that are included with Cummins engines.

Zonar and NAPT Announce 2018 Don Carnahan Memorial Grant Recipients October 29, 2018 Zonar Awards School Districts with nearly half a million dollars in Smart Fleet Management Hardware to Improve Pupil Transportation Safety in the U.S. and Canada.

Zonar Earns Acclaim from Frost & Sullivan for Establishing its Dominance in the School Bus and Transit Telematics Market October 29, 2018 Frost & Sullivan recognizes Zonar with the 2018 North American School and Transit Bus Telematics Company of the Year Award for its comprehensive telematics and inspection solutions in the school and transit bus market.

School Bus Safety Checklist for Parents and Kids October 22, 2018 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.

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Our History

2001: Zonar established.

2002: Grows to 11 employees.

2003: EVIR® patent awarded; First Student becomes customer.

2004: Approximately 30 First Student sites installed.

2006: Filed for Ground Traffic Control® patent.

2007: HQ moves to current building.

2008: 50 million verified visual inspections conducted in U.S.

2009: 100th employee hired.

2010: Introduced Z Pass™; Zonar featured on NBC's Today Show.

2011: Partnership with Daimler.

2012: V3™ and 2020® released.

2013: Virtual Technician wins Edison Award.

2014: Exceeds 300,000 subscribers.

2015: Announces DTNA strategic investment.

2016: Announces Continental's majority investment

2016: Launches Connect™ next gen tablet and software ecosystem

2017: Integrates with ContiPressureCheck™ tire sensors

2017: Introduces Zonar Coach™ an in-cab driver coaching solution

2018: Frost & Sullivan Company of the Year

2018: Puget Sound Business Journal Best Places to Work

2018: Launches Zonar Verify™

2018: Zonar Reseller Program announced