Battery technology is evolving; here’s the proof
Lost in the discussion of electrification, Lithium Ion batteries and Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) batteries is the fact that most diesel truck fleets are still using the industry standard flooded lead acid batteries. All OEMs are still using this traditional battery technology as standard, and fleet managers still hold batteries as one of the top
Onsite, en-route outsourced trailer maintenance: Is it the answer?
Trailers, trailers, trailers! Trailer builds are going up like drive-in movies of the ’50s, and with the world of online buying and overnight deliveries increasing demand for freight and storage, the demands for trailer maintenance, annual inspections and roadside DOT compliance is more important than ever. Most fleets are not investing in brick-and-mortar maintenance facilities,
Do you know what coolant is required in your engines?
Cooling systems can be a major culprit in causing catastrophic engine failures. Ensuring that your engines are running at optimum temperature to be as efficient as possible starts with filling with the proper coolant. Today, most fleets are running some sort of extended life coolant (ELC), but the chemistry of ELCs can vary wildly. That
Daseke closes acquisition of Aveda Transportation and Energy Services
Daseke Inc. announced that it has completed the acquisition of oil rig moving company Aveda Transportation and Energy Services. Under terms of the agreement, Daseke paid C $0.90 (US $0.70) per share, or approximately $42.6 million, plus the payoff of $54.8 million in Aveda debt, net of cash. The consideration was comprised of approximately $27.3
Teletrac Navman introduces Driver Safety Analytics Solution
Teletrac Navman announced the launch of the fully integrated Driver Safety Analytics Solution. Part of the Teletrac Navman Director platform, it combines GPS tracking data and event replays, Dashboard Camera technology, Driver Scorecards and Analytics on a single platform so fleet managers have all the information needed to reduce risks and implement safe driving practices
TMW, RMIS announce software integration
TMW and Registry Monitoring Insurance Services (RMIS) have announced a new software partnership. RMIS’s compliance management services and technologies will now be integrated into TMW.Suite, TMW’s transportation management system (TMS) for asset-based, asset-light and freight brokerage transportation service providers, expanding the software’s capabilities. TMW clients will be able to monitor carrier insurance information directly from
How vehicle tracking can help fleet managers cut costs, increase productivity
Fleet managers play a pivotal role within their organization. Knowing which vehicles are in use at all times, keeping on top of maintenance and encouraging safer driving behavior while reducing costs requires a large amount of time and resources. Luckily, new technologies such as real-time vehicle tracking can help. At its core, vehicle tracking pinpoints
Chevin introduces FleetWave Core
Chevin Fleet Solutions has introduced FleetWave Core, a new Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) package designed to support essential fleet, maintenance and compliance management responsibilities. FleetWave Core is a pre-configured version of the company’s FleetWave software. “Core is comprised of all the key tools and reports that most organizations will need to run an effective fleet operation, and
The next level: Ford increases options with the 2019 Transit Connect, the F-150 diesel engine
This winter, Ford made two major announcements. The first, made in December, is that the company will be offering a diesel engine option for the F-150 for the first time; the second came in February, with the introduction of the new generation of Transit Connect vans. As you read the details of these launches, you
HD Repair Forum announces conference details
The 2018 HD Repair Forum conference will take place Tuesday and Wednesday, April 10 and 11, at the Hilton Fort Worth in Fort Worth, Texas. The HD Repair Forum touts this as the “first event solely dedicated to the heavy-duty collision repair industry.” According to the association, collision repairers, insurers, OEMs, paint manufacturers, information providers,
