Phillips Industries introduces Sta-Charge battery charger
Phillips Industries has introduced the new Sta-Charge battery charger for 12V liftgate/load batteries. The Sta-Charge battery charger also incorporates a lock out feature, which stops the charge to the trailer batteries when the brakes are pressed. When the Sta-Charge is pulling power from the auxiliary/ABS (BLUE) circuit to charge the trailer batteries, this safety measure ensures that
Daseke Inc.—Powered by strength in diversity
For Scott Wheeler, it’s all about continuous improvement. “Our mission is to be better tomorrow than we are today,” says Wheeler, executive vice president and corporate chief executive officer of Daseke Inc. “Daseke is more than a group of trucking companies. It is comprised of companies with strong management and highly personalized customer service skills,
Kyocera unveils ruggedized smartphone for AT&T Fleet Complete
In collaboration with AT&T and Fleet Complete, Kyocera Communications Inc. unveiled the first ruggedized Android devices to support AT&T Fleet Complete, a family of GPS-based tracking and management solutions for the transportation industry. This is available on Kyocera’s DuraForce and DuraForce XD smartphones. “Between the constant need for communication and increasingly stringent regulations for hours of
Applying the brakes: Ensuring the future of truck safety
Advanced safety systems that employ radar- and camera-based technologies that enable adaptive cruise control and even autonomous truck operation rely heavily on one specific component—the brakes. The safety of these futuristic collision mitigation systems rests squarely on proper brake application, operation and maintenance. “It’s important to keep in mind that advances in collision mitigation technology
The Internet of Things, explained
The “Internet of Things” (IoT), simply explained, is a comprehensive way to manage data for greater productivity. It’s has been called the next mega-trend, and at its core are embedded software sensors placed in vehicles, machine tools, streetlights, and wind turbines—to name just a few devices in an ever-increasing list. The value of IoT is the
Thermo King introduces new range of telematics solutions
Thermo King introduced several new products, including telematics solutions for both non-refrigerated and refrigerated portfolio units. As food traceability becomes the new industry standard, all producers, shippers and carriers will expect vital proof-of-compliance data at their fingertips to ensure food is safe and in compliance with the Food Safety Modernization Act. Thermo King’s range of telematics solutions for
Newly formed Gorilla Safety introduces fleet safety solution
Gorilla Safety has announced the formation of its company and the launch of its new mobile application and web-based dashboard. Gorilla Safety was launched in January 2016 in the form of a mobile app, a cloud-based solution that fully integrates all the capabilities necessary for safely and efficiently managing short-haul and long-haul vehicle fleets of any size
EBE Technologies, Vigillo partner for on-boarding solution
EBE Technologies and Vigillo have announced a partnership offering an integrated paperless carrier on-boarding and compliance management solution. By using a carrier’s CSA basic scores as a vetting standard, the integration will help EBE and Vigillo’s mutual logistics clients bring new carriers on board faster by shortening the time from introduction to complete setup. “Through EBE’s partnership
WABCO unveils next-gen OnLane lane departure warning system
WABCO unveiled its next generation OnLane lane departure warning system (LDWS), an advanced driver assistance system that features a new, high resolution camera integrated with a SmartDrive video-based driver performance management system. WABCO’s OnLane is a camera-based LDWS that continuously monitors the vehicle’s position within lane markings. It alerts the driver via visual, audible or
MiX Telematics launches ELD-ready solutions for oil and gas industry
MiX Telematics has introduced ELD-ready solutions for U.S. oil and gas companies. MiX Telematics’s fleet management platform, MiX Fleet Manager, is ELD-ready and supports the FMCSA’s current requirements for performance, design and technical specifications. It combines with the company’s recently launched MiX Journey Management, a journey risk management solution for US oil and gas companies that’s integrated with a