Platform Science, a leading connected vehicle platform, today announced the launch of its 2026 Connected Vehicle Lab (CVL) roadshow and unveiled the strategic partners supporting this year’s program – Doran, EBE Technologies, Fleet Defender, Fleetworthy, Great Dane, PCT, PrePass, Ram Mounts, Samsung, and Trimble CoPilot.
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Created in 2022, the CVL is Platform Science’s 53-foot mobile demo trailer and state-of-the-art tractor that delivers immersive, hands-on technology experiences directly to fleets across North America. The 2026 tour will feature in-person demonstrations at major industry events and customer sites, providing a unique opportunity for fleets to explore the real-world applications of the Virtual Vehicle ecosystem beyond the traditional trade show.
Each strategic partner brings their own important innovations to the CVL experience:
- Doran: Advanced tire pressure monitoring systems enhancing vehicle safety and uptime
- EBE Technologies: Workflow automation tools that streamline back-office and driver operations
- Fleet Defender: AI-powered in-vehicle cybersecurity, safeguarding digital fleet infrastructure
- Fleetworthy (Formerly Drivewyze and Bestpass): Unified fleet readiness platform delivering toll management, weigh station bypass, and safety and compliance solutions
- Great Dane: Smart trailer solutions to enhance visibility, safety, and performance
- PCT: Precision in-cab connectivity and hardware integration
- PrePass: Weigh station bypass and toll payment service
- Ram Mounts: Purpose-built mounting solutions to securely support in-cab devices
- Samsung: Enterprise-grade mobile hardware powering driver productivity and telematics
- Trimble CoPilot: Commercial-grade navigation trusted by fleets for safe and reliable routing
“As commercial fleets rapidly embrace digital transformation, our CVL is once again bringing together the companies shaping the transportation industry,” said Michael Bray, Chief Commercial Officer, Platform Science. “The CVL roadshow serves as a launchpad for new innovations and enables leading carriers to gain firsthand experience with transformative in-cab technology. This is another example of Platform Science’s leadership driving the industry forward into a more open and connected future.”
“The CVL showcases what’s possible when in-cab technology and modern infrastructure work together,” said Tom Fogarty, Chief Executive Officer of Fleetworthy. “Through our partnership with Platform Science, fleets can experience Fleetworthy and the industry’s largest networks for weigh station bypass and toll management, helping drivers stay moving and simplifying fleet operations.”
“As vehicles become increasingly connected, criminals are becoming more cyber-enabled,” said Terry Reinert, CEO of Fleet Defender. “Today’s theft and intrusion threats increasingly exploit digital access points inside the vehicle. The CVL gives fleets a hands-on look at how Fleet Defender’s in-vehicle cyber and theft protection, combined with Platform Science’s Virtual Vehicle ecosystem, helps safeguard critical systems, data, and assets without adding complexity for drivers or IT teams.”
Through Virtual Vehicle, Platform Science has created the OEM-integrated, hardware-agnostic ecosystem that enables fleets to deploy apps, access real-time vehicle data, and manage in-cab technology from a single platform that’s trusted by leading fleets to redefine what’s possible in fleet management and mobile operations.
The CVL will appear at top industry events throughout 2026, starting with the American Trucking Associations’ annual Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) trade show on March 16-19 (Booth 961). The CVL will also make direct visits to fleet headquarters across the country, where operators will have the opportunity to explore integrated solutions in a real-world environment and engage directly with Platform Science and sponsor representatives.
About Platform Science
Platform Science is transforming transportation technology by empowering fleets with a unified, user-friendly technology platform. Platform Science makes it easy to develop, deploy, and manage mobile devices and applications on commercial vehicles, giving fleets an edge in efficiency, flexibility, visibility, and productivity. The customizable platform delivers an unlimited canvas to fleets and developers seeking to innovate and create new solutions as customers' needs, businesses, and industries evolve. In Feb. 2025, Platform Science acquired Trimble's global transportation telematics business units to accelerate the future of transportation technology through the global expansion of Virtual Vehicle. Platform Science was named by Fast Company as one of the World's Most Innovative Companies. For more information, please visit www.platformscience.com.
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