“To attract such an experienced and connected leader in the transportation sector to our executive team as we aggressively chase significant market opportunities in North America is a real coup,” said Newman.
Ellis was a key member of Omnitracs’ sales and marketing team for more 16 years. He joins EROAD from I.D. Systems, Inc., a producer of wireless asset management systems for the transport sector where he was chief operating officer.
The products from EROAD are designed to meet compliance, operational and driver needs for trucking companies. Its ELD system is offered as a monthly subscription with no upfront cost and has a touch screen display that lets drivers view, edit, add notes and present record of duty status during roadside inspections.