Noregon announces product updates, launches education program
Noregon announced updates to its in-shop diagnostic and repair tool, JPRO Professional, and its real-time fleet asset management solution, TripVision. The company also established an education program. Noregon released information about an enhanced version of TripVision called TripVision Uptime, which is available directly from Noregon as a standalone service. For its standalone offering, Noregon created
Watch: Driver-facing cameras—a complicated issue
As you might imagine, driver-facing cameras are often an unpopular idea with truck drivers. Yet, from an equipment management point of view, video telematics can be incredibly helpful. So naturally, there’s some debate over whether taking advantage of this technology is worth it.
Leveraging parts inventory solutions to keep your heavy-duty shop organized
A well-organized shop is a well-run one, and one of the ways a well-run shop can set itself apart is with a strong inventory management system. Taking care of inventory properly can help you know whether you are stocking too many parts and ensure that you have the parts you need for the typical day’s
Trimble expands connectivity capabilities through TMT ServiceConnect
Trimble introduced its new TMT ServiceConnect module, enabling fleet shops using Trimble’s TMT Fleet Maintenance (TMT) software to be connected to more than 4,500 medium- and heavy-duty service locations, including many Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) dealers, throughout North America. By licensing the add-on module, TMT users will gain direct connectivity to thousands of service centers
Velociti, Samsara partner on Samsara Technology Support Services
Velociti Inc. and Samsara have partnered to create Samsara Technology Support Services, which protects technology investments through system health monitoring, 24/7 mobile repair, inventory management and other services. According to the companies, the service includes: Proactive Remote System Health Monitoring with notifications when technology is in need of repair; 24/7 Mobile Repair at a time
DTNA Pres., CEO Roger Nielsen stops talking about truck technology ‘What if’ and starts talking about ‘What is’
Had Roger Nielsen been holding a microphone, he might as well have dropped it at the end of his presentation. Instead, he’s wired up with one of those hands-free, barely-there microphones that live on a TED Talk stage, which is fitting because the bevy of announcements that Daimler Trucks North America’s (DTNA) president and chief
Dana, Hyliion announce strategic partnership
Dana Inc. and Hyliion Inc. announced that they have entered into a strategic partnership. Dana is taking an equity position as a lead investor in Hyliion, and Mark Wallace, president of Dana Commercial Vehicle Driveline Technologies, will become a member of Hyliion’s board of directors. Under the agreement, Dana becomes Hyliion’s source for traditional driveline components,
NACFE releases Guidance Report on battery electric vehicle charging infrastructure
The North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) released its third Guidance Report: “Amping Up: Charging Infrastructure For Electric Trucks,” an unbiased report detailing the multiple factors to consider in infrastructure planning for charging commercial battery electric vehicles. The report found that although there is no one-size-fits-all solution to charging, there are common steps and
Whitepaper Compares Weigh Station Bypass Service Providers
Trucking companies using weigh station bypass services save more than $8.68 and five minutes each time their truck bypasses a truck weigh station, according to a Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration calculation. However, each system operates differently, meaning what works well for one fleet, be it large or small or somewhere in between, doesn’t automatically
Seven steps to heavy-duty truck lift safety
A heavy-duty shop can be a dangerous place. And that’s especially true when there’s a 25,000-plus-lb. vehicle over your head. Heavy-duty lifts are a crucial part of any shop, but considering the risk involved in raising such loads and working under them, it’s clear that it’s incredibly important to make sure that they are maintained
