A technology solution for every fleet
What if a fleet management solution can help make your fleet more productive and more profitable for less money, regardless of your business size? Large fleets have several key concerns when it comes to running their business. Obviously, they want to offer their customers good response time. They want their drivers to have a good
Explaining the benefits of outside maintenance providers
“At our core,” begins Jim Lager, senior vice president of sales for Penske Truck Leasing, “we’re certainly a company that has expertise in vehicle maintenance. Companies that operate a fleet to move goods or provide services demand more than just a preventive maintenance program…
Advanced engine componentry enables efficiency improvements
An engine is a sum of its components. It’s a symphony of systems working together to produce power as efficiently as possible. Each engine OEM has its own strategy for achieving as much efficiency as possible. From turbochargers to waterpumps, no component is overlooked. There are two most commonly spec’d types of turbochargers used in
Demystifying the Food Safety Modernization Act
In September 2016, large producers and shippers of both human and animal food were required to come into compliance with Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). These new, preventative standards were designed and passed in order to proactively reduce the number of foodborne illness incidents versus reacting to events. By September of 2017, small businesses with
The driving factor: Kenworth stays focused on driver-centric features
Standing in the center of Kenworth’s massive booth at the equally massive Mid-America Trucking Show, it wasn’t hard to pick out the OEM’s primary focus: the driver. You know there is a driver shortage threatening the industry, so we won’t rehash the numbers. The OEMs are also all too well aware of the impact.
ARI releases Accident Dashboard
ARI has unveiled a new Accident Dashboard in its ARI insights portal, designed to allow fleet managers to easily see the impact accidents have had on a company’s bottom line and identify trends and patterns that might suggest additional training is needed or other changes should be made in order to prevent accidents. Available to
Chevin adds Event Engines tool to FleetWave software
Chevin has added a new Events Engine tool to the latest update of its FleetWave fleet and asset management software. According to Chevin the Events Engine tool allows operations to rapidly design and automate alerts, reminders and other messages that are sent to their workers, and helps streamline fleet communications by allowing users to build rules that
PeopleNet to offer 4G LTE network coverage for fleets
PeopleNet announced that it will begin offering fleets a connection to 4G Long-Term Evolution (LTE) networks through its PeopleNet ConnectedFleet platform. Through the ConnectedFleet platform, fleets can connect their drivers, devices and equipment in real time to improve efficiencies and increase safety, according to the company. With the introduction of LTE connectivity, PeopleNet customers
Bestpass, Tollsmart announce partnership
Bestpass and Tollsmart have announced a partnership through which Bestpass customers will now have access to the Tollsmart Toll Calculator, which covers every tolled facility in the United States and Canada. Bestpass, which provides single-source payment and streamlined toll management services to commercial fleets, has integrated the Tollsmart application into its customer web portal, located
Volvo, Geotab partner to provide uptime services to older trucks
Through a partnership between Volvo Trucks North America and Geotab, owners of Volvo legacy vehicles with EPA 2010 or newer Volvo engines will be able to access the same suite of uptime services available for newer model Volvo trucks. “Our partnership with Geotab provides an exciting opportunity to bring the proven uptime benefits of our
