Bosch ESI[truck] 2021/4 software update offers a truck-ton of new tests and codes
Bosch has announced the 2021/4 software update for the 3824A ESI[truck] Heavy Duty Diagnostic Solution. Thousands of new tests and codes have been added to help technicians provide the most up-to-date service on hundreds of commercial vehicles, including includes new makes and models that can be serviced, such as Navistar MaxxForce engines, Mack TCM Transmission,
Verizon Connect says fleet management software shown to reduce speeding, idling
Recent analysis of anonymized usage data from Verizon Connect showed how the company’s fleet management software platform gives customers improvements through cost reductions, a focus on driver safety and reduction of vehicle idling which is a source of CO2 and other greenhouse gas emissions, the company says. The data analysis from more than 1,800 active
Visible value that parts inventory software can bring to truck shops
It’s probably not a surprise that parts costs can account for a substantial portion of a fleet’s maintenance and repair expenses. What’s not often as apparent, however, is the cost of managing parts, and the ways that activity can be streamlined to generate savings and improve a service operation’s productivity and efficiency. “Fleet operations often
Axele TMS upgrades software with dashboard KPIs
Axele LLC has upgraded its TMS software to include new integrations for factoring and load boards and new features for dispatch and settlement. The latest upgrades expand the software to better maximize driver schedules with the most profitable loads. The new upgrade to the Axele TMS includes new dashboard KPIs for safety and preventive maintenance issues which will
Economic Outlook forecasts equipment and software investment growth
Owing largely to the burst of business activity in the spring and early summer that came in part thanks to rising vaccination rates, annual equipment and software investment growth of 13.2 percent is forecast for 2021, according to the Q4 update to the 2021 Equipment Leasing & Finance U.S. Economic Outlook released by the Equipment
Mitchell 1 adds VMRS Codes to TruckSeries truck repair software
Mitchell 1 has added Vehicle Maintenance Reporting Standards (VMRS) codes to its TruckSeries suite of truck repair software solutions, the company announced during a press conference at the TMC 2021 fall meeting. Repair facilities using the Quotes Module in TruckSeries will be able to map labor jobs to VMRS codes, giving the vehicle owner a
Penske Truck Leasing pilots Stem Inc.’s Athena EV charging software
Penske Truck Leasing has worked with Stem, Inc., a provider of artificial intelligence-driven energy storage services, to pilot its Athena smart energy storage software and operate an advanced battery storage system. The pilot project included a 350 kilowatt (kW)/800 kilowatt hour (kWh) battery system powered by Stem’s Athena at Penske’s heavy-duty truck charging positions in Ontario, California. “We collaborated with
Axele delivers TMS software update featuring telematics integrations, driver safety, mapping, routing
Axele has announced the a software update for its Transportation Management System (TMS) which adds more ELD integrations, rate confirmation data extraction from fleets, driver safety improvements and new mapping and routing tools. Other improvements in the latest release include updates to Teams Module, Terminal Module, Factoring and Dashboard. The new features and enhancements for
How charging station software can save you money (if you know how to use it)
You’ve likely heard scary phrases related to EV charging like “demand charges” or “peak charges.” These are things you want to avoid as it means that you’re plugging in your electric truck when energy demand is high and costs are at a premium. We’re about to give you a crash course in electric truck charging
Wastequip launches wasteware cloud software
Wastequip, a manufacturer of waste handling equipment, announced the launch of wasteware, a cloud technology solutions suite for the waste and recycling industry. This new software delivers a toolbox of solutions that will keep track of assets and equipment, allowing operators and their service partners to stay informed, the company says. It provides solutions including