Kenworth launches Kenworth Essentials app

Published: Aug 9, 2016

Kenworth Truck Co. has launched an app for mobile devices, known as Kenworth Essentials. The app provides easy access to Kenworth and industry news in real time, and users can explore Kenworth truck models, engines and technologies with immersive videos, brochures, and galleries of multi-perspective images, the company said. Other features, according to Kenworth, include the “Find Nearby” feature to locate the closest Kenworth dealer, as well as planned regular updates.

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The Kenworth Essentials app can be downloaded for both Apple and Android devices.

Ten5 introduces hands-free voice assistant

The company says the technology will help decrease both distracted and dangerous driving, while giving fleet managers to communicate faster.

By Kevin Linger

Managing Editor/Producer of Fleet Equipment Magazine

Published: Apr 8, 2024

Ten5, Inc., a tech firm developing trucking communications and business intelligence solutions, announced the availability of its hands-free voice assistant and communications service. Ten5 says that its voice platform uses proprietary voice technology and AI to make it easier for drivers to communicate safely with fleet back offices while on the road. The company adds that fleet managers can respond to driver questions and concerns and also prioritize their responses so that the most important items are addressed first.