The connected truck in a wireless world
Connectivity in a wireless world extends to vocational markets as well. In early June, at the Electric Utility Fleet Managers Conference (EUFMC), Pacific Gas & Electric and some of its key suppliers introduced a “connected” bucket truck that among other things features Internet connectivity via a mobile hot spot. Developed in partnership with Altec Inc.
Focusing on application efficiency
There’s no shortage of equipment, products, services and solutions in the truck industry—from tractor and trailer offerings to maintenance services and telematics. The more truck operation data we crunch, even seemingly simple maintenance practices like establishing the proper filter change intervals presents the challenge of finding the sweet spot between product efficiency and longevity. While
Qualcomm, McLeod announce software integrations
Qualcomm’s In-Cab Navigation application offerings (ALK Technologies’ CoPilot Truck and NaviGo powered by Telogis) are now combined with McLeod’s LoadMaster Dispatch Software. In addition, McLeod extended the capabilities of its LoadMaster LTL enterprise dispatch and operations system, building on Qualcomm’s Driver Workflow application framework.