How truck technology impacts service, and what fleets can do about it
It’s one thing when new truck technology hits the road and fleet managers have to parse through the ROI and training. It’s a whole new ballgame when that technology rolls into the shop. From ADAS calibrations to engine firmware to electric trucks, the heavy-duty shop landscape is going to shift. For fleets that run their
Watch: What makes smart trailers so smart?
A smart trailer is a system of sensors that communicate information about that trailer back to the fleet, and they’re becoming increasingly useful every day. Click here to watch more of FE’s On the Road video series. Here is a transcript of the video: Smart trailers are making fleets, well, smarter. But the term is
Building trust in truck data solutions
We’re at a tipping point now in data-driven trucking solutions where the true challenge is not so much finding the right solution—it’s in using that solution. Data has a knack for contradicting assumptions, and no one likes to be wrong. So how are solutions providers helping to build trust in new data-rich offerings? In talking
Watch: How your data can influence your best truck drivers
Not only can data help to limit the time drivers are spending on the road, increasing driver satisfaction, it also helps fleets cut down on costs and improve customer satisfaction as well. Click here to watch more of FE’s On the Road video series. Here is a transcript of the video: If you’re using any
The devil is in the truck service data details
When it comes to making truck service calls–it’s easy to shoot from the hip. You can lean on your years of experience and equipment knowledge to make a call about a repair or determine why your repair costs might be climbing. And you might be right, but what if you’re wrong. Leveraging truck data can
Talking new aftertreatment systems, electric trucks and vocational demand
The Western Star 49X was the first glimpse of Daimler Trucks North America’s (DTNA) renewed focus on vocational workhorses, and now DTNA’s newly appointed Chief Engineer, Chassis and Vocational Engineering, Tracy Mack-Askew is ready to lead the charge into the next generation of vocational truck development, but there’s no shortage of challenges for vocational truck
Watch: Where on the truck should a retreaded steer tire casing go next?
For the most part, it’s a misconception that retreading steer tire casings back to the steer axle is unsafe, and fleets that do this aren’t as uncommon as you might think. Click here to watch more of FE’s On the Road video series. Here is a transcript of the video: Let’s say you retread a
Brush up on brake drum spec’ing, maintenance basics
With all the talk of new truck technology, it’s easy to lose sight of equipment spec’ing basics. Yet, these are the daily choices that are impacting your business right now. Consider drum brakes, the foundation of many fleets’ safety system. Your brake drum selection can impact everything from brake fade to tire wear, both safety
Watch: How electrification changes truck service
Electric trucks aren’t yet commonplace on our roads, but it won’t be long for us to reach a time when technicians will need to be prepared with a whole new set of skills to maintain them. Click here to watch more of FE’s On the Road video series. Here is a transcript of the video:
What’s the biggest advantage in reducing truck downtime?
The right tools can get you the right information and cut out the root cause guess work when you need it most. The fact of the matter is the biggest advantage of having the right diagnostic and repair solution in a fleet shop is the uptime it generates. These tools permit thorough repairs, which lead
In-cab truck camera technology that protects the driver
You’d think that at this point we would have talked about everything there is to talk about when it comes to truck video telematics with Trimble’s Vice President of Data Science, Chris Orban, but the last time we caught up, Orban turned the often-cited challenge of driver acceptance of video telematics on its head, referencing
Watch: How to start bringing retread savings to trucking
Fleets that decide to spec retread tires will oftentimes save money without sacrificing performance. But to see maximum value, it all starts with selecting the right casing. Click here to watch more of FE’s On the Road video series. Here is a transcript of the video: The value proposition of retreading holds true whether you