Connecting with the latest trailer telematics advancements
The trailer telematics space is evolving to provide nearly countless solutions for fleets. The challenge is that … trailer telematics is starting to provide nearly countless solutions. Where do you start? How do you navigate a complicated technology space where OEM and third-party trailer telematics service providers are integrating with suppliers’ component data. Who is
Testing the new PACCAR TX-18 Automated Transmission in a Peterbilt truck carrying 140,000 lbs.
Hi! David here, and this week we’re on the road again, as Peterbilt invited us out to experience the all-new PACCAR TX-18 and TX-18 Pro automated transmissions at the Eaton Proving Grounds up in Marshall, Michigan. And they did this by letting me get behind the wheel of one of their heavy-duty trucks carrying a
The 3G sunsets on trailers, assets too
For some of you, it’s already too late. AT&T shutdown its 3G network late last month and for those fleets who use that network and hadn’t updated your telematics devices, when you rolled into the office and opened up your dashboards you likely saw … nothing. It likely even impacted your ELD reporting. Frankly, it’s
Truck battery buying tips
So, you’ve determined you need a new truck battery. Well, wait a second, let’s start here: Are you sure you need a replacement, or can it simply be recharged? Click here to watch more of FE’s On the Road video series. Here is a transcript of the video: OK, obviously you probably know if your
Getting to the root of truck service root-cause analysis
Getting to the core of a truck service problem as quickly and accurately as possible is key to reducing dwell time for the fleet and boosting truck shop throughput, but it’s easier said than done. We’ve all had those comebacks show up and it’s never a good sight. So let’s think back to the last
Working with truck parts distributors to reduce downtime
“Right part. Right place. Right time.” The aftermarket parts mantra is easier said than done. To bring the connected-truck dream of a technician standing at an open bay with the needed part in hand as the truck rolls onto the service lot, it takes the right technology, and perhaps more importantly–the right partnership. The technology
What fleets need to know about truck e-axles
As a highly efficient power source for propelling electric vehicles, truck e-axles are designed to go beyond providing just torque and power. They also balance performance, durability and reliability to allow maximum time on the road per charge. Click here to watch more of FE’s On the Road video series. Here is a transcript of
When working with truck remote diagnostics, think: Audience
Remote diagnostic systems are now offered in some form by all the major truck and engine OEMs, as well as third party providers. These systems collect diagnostic data on the truck’s performance and status, and automatically send fault codes and warnings to service managers. Today’s remote diagnostics systems indicate fault code severity levels and allow
How to grow your own truck technicians
The world at large might be crowing about the labor shortage, but in the trucking industry, it’s just another day. Be it drivers or diesel truck technicians, good help has been hard to find for as long as many of us can remember. Complaining about it isn’t going to fix it (though it is fun
How electric trucks will change your shop
You might be interested in electric trucks, but the trouble is, like many other exciting new technologies, your initial excitement often gives way to questions of practicality. “This would be so cool” morphs into “Wait, how would this work, exactly?” Click here to watch more of FE’s On the Road video series. Here is a
Dealing with EV range anxiety
The restless bouncing leg. The tapping of a pen on a desk top. The inexplicable urge to constantly calculate route lengths. These are all signs of EV range anxiety, the sinking feeling that your commercial vehicle will crawl to a stop in mid-transport, leaving you with a delayed load and a hefty towing bill. But
Kenworth electric truck test drive, charging equipment overview
Get ready to get behind the wheel of a pair of EVs. At a media event in California, Kenworth provided the opportunity to hop behind the wheel of the medium-duty K270E cab over hauler that can cover applications from Class 3 to 8, as well as take ride in the Class 8 Kenworth T680E. The
