The first step toward camera monitor systems adoption
Evolving truck technology is far easier than evolving industry standards and regulations. What are the rules of the road for automated driving systems? I don’t know, but they’re here. What are the standards for electric truck charging? I don’t know, but those trucks are on the road. What would it take to replace mirrors with
Watch: Hyliion hybrid electric truck test drive
Join FE Editor Jason Morgan in a test drive of the Hyliion hybrid electric truck at the TMC Annual Meeting in Atlanta.
International expands over-the-air A26 engine update capabilities
After June, all new International LT Series and RH Series models equipped with an International A26 engine will include the capability to make remote cellular over-the-air updates to authorized engine calibrations and programmable parameters. This announcement builds on International’s introduction of over-the-air calibration using a WiFi signal. Remote engine calibration using cellular will allow customers
Watch: Test driving the Spicer Electrified Medium-Duty Vehicle
Join FE Editor Jason Morgan as he takes a tour of and drives the new Spicer Electrified Medium-Duty Vehicle.
Photo gallery: TMC Annual Meeting 2019
Data, connectivity, electrification and a heavy focus on improving the heavy-duty service experience were big talking points at the 2019 Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition. While we’re still working on our in-depth stories from the event, peruse this cool photo gallery from the show floor, then click here to
Phillips Connect Technologies announces three new trailer telematics solutions
Phillips Connect Technologies (PCT) announced the launch and demonstrated the capabilities of its TrailerNet, ChassisNet, and ContainerNet transportation technology platforms during a press conference held in conjunction with ATA’s Technology and Maintenance Council (TMC) 2019 Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition. “What we have here is a brand new product category,” said Rob Phillips, president
Donaldson launches Filter Minder connected technology for monitoring truck engine air filters
Donaldson Company Inc. introduced Filter Minder connected technology for monitoring truck engine air filters, using the vehicles’ own telematics system, at the TMC Annual Meeting. Filter Minder wireless sensors and receivers send filter performance data to the cloud, and predictive analytics inform the fleet manager when individual trucks are approaching optimal filter life. Filter Minder
P.S.I. announces TireView TPMS solution
During the 2019 TMC Annual Meeting, P.S.I. announced TireView, a tire pressure monitoring system for trucks, tractors and trailers. Adding TPMS to the P.S.I. product line represents a key expansion of the company’s portfolio in order to provide a “bumper-to-bumper” solution for tire management. The company explained that TireView offers a high degree of flexibility,
Finding your focus in the noisy world of service telematics
Here’s the thing about service data: There’s a lot of it. Remote diagnostic systems throw all sorts of fault codes—by some accounts there are more than 5,000 fault codes that can put a truck on the side of the road. On top of that, they also report plenty of yellow- and green-coded fault codes. (What
Trimble expands connectivity capabilities through TMT ServiceConnect
Trimble introduced its new TMT ServiceConnect module, enabling fleet shops using Trimble’s TMT Fleet Maintenance (TMT) software to be connected to more than 4,500 medium- and heavy-duty service locations, including many Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) dealers, throughout North America. By licensing the add-on module, TMT users will gain direct connectivity to thousands of service centers
Ioxus enables wireless ultracapacitor, battery management with uSTART
Ioxus, designers and manufacturers of smart power solutions based on its ultracapacitor technology, announced a new Bluetooth interface for its uSTART intelligent power management system at the 2019 TMC Annual Meeting. “The connection saves time and improves safety during roadside events by providing the ability to remotely check battery voltage and uSTART status or use
Mitchell 1 enhances its TruckSeries with 1Search Plus
During a press conference held in conjunction with the American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council 2019 Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition, Mitchell 1 unveiled the latest enhancement to its TruckSeries truck repair software suite, 1Search Plus. The 1Search Plus interface now incorporated into TruckSeries streamlines the vehicle technician’s job with a graphically design
