Kenworth chooses remote diagnostics telematics technology provider
PeopleNet has been selected by Kenworth to be the exclusive telematics provider for Kenworth’s remote diagnostics system that is being rolled out this summer for new Kenworth Class 8 trucks powered by Paccar MX-13 engines, according to the service provider. This technology will help fleets better manage the uptime of their vehicles by automatically notifying
Southeastern Freight Lines leverages onboard technology
With all the new onboard technology on trucks these days, one major nationwide carrier has found ways to use the data to effectively track vehicle performance and scheduling maintenance using information from the systems. According to Kerry Stritt, vice president of fleet services, Southeastern Freight Lines (SEFL): “We have been utilizing the PeopleNet system to
Navistar, Women in Trucking Assoc., present Influential Woman award
Navistar and the Women In Trucking Association presented the fifth annual Influential Woman in Trucking award to Rihm Kenworth President and Chief Executive Officer Kari Rihm. She was awarded at a ceremony during the Truckload Carriers Association annual meeting. “We are proud to recognize the leadership of Kari Rihm and other influential women in our
Trucking veterans launch new technology-focused company
Recently launched and headed up by husband and wife team Glynn and Lisa Spangenberg, Spangenberg Partners will provide the transportation aftermarket technology sector with sales representation, according to the company. “The role that technology plays in trucking is huge and every year we see technology firms come and go,” Glynn stated. “Sometimes they don’t make
Implementation makes or breaks technology success
In anticipation of the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate being signed into law and effective in late 2016, fleets are investigating technology options for becoming compliant. While fleets are currently focused on choosing a provider/system that automates hours-of-service (HOS) tracking, implementation is key to system use and adoption. Louis McAnally, CTP vice president operations for PeopleNet
Preparing for ELDs
As your are probably well aware, this past March, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced the proposal to require interstate commercial truck and bus companies to use electronic logging devices (ELDs). The comment period for the proposal ended in June—the final rule will likely be published the end of 2016 with drivers and
Digging into diagnostics: Sifting through onboard data to put fleet analytics to work
With more vehicles “plugging in,” fleets stand to gain uptime by leveraging data from onboard computers. Telematics software collects sophisticated diagnostic information related to vehicle performance and automatically sends data related to fault codes to dealers and fleet managers. Some providers have integrated telematics software and maintenance management systems, while others take a more “a
Route planning for fuel efficiency
“Behind every brown package delivery vehicle is a strategy to economize fuel use,” reports UPS on its corporate website. “Our fleet strategy is making the best of today’s transportation technology through careful route planning that avoids unnecessary driving and saves fuel.” Careful route planning is fundamental to the way UPS does business, an essential element
Drivewyze Weigh Station Bypass rolls out to six of the busiest weigh stations in Texas
Drivewyze and the Texas Department of Public Safety announced that Texas has added Drivewyze PreClear bypass service to the state’s six busiest commercial vehicle weigh stations. The six stations are: Queen City Weigh Station on U.S. Highway 59 northbound (about 23 miles south of Texarkana near the Texas/Arkansas border); Penwell weigh stations on U.S. Interstate
VUSION launches MPG analytics dashboard
VUSION, a division of PeopleNet and a Trimble company that optimizes performance and decision-making through data integration and analytics, announced the launch of its MPG Analytics Dashboard. Making the announcement at the Truckload Carriers Association annual convention, VUSION President Tom Fansler said, “Collecting and analyzing data that impacts fuel use is critical for identifying areas
