Truck technology and total cost of ownership
For medium-duty fleets, considering all the factors in technology maintenance and repair is a proven path to lowering costs. In many ways, medium-duty trucks are becoming technology platforms. While their main purpose remains to carry goods for pick-up and delivery operations, and parts and supplies for a wide range of field service businesses, they are
TMC FutureTech 2015 applications deadline extended
American Trucking Associations’ Technology and Maintenance Council has extended the deadline for the National Student Technician Competition, TMC FutureTech 2015, to August 28th. Applications can be found here on the website of the event’s sponsor, Velociti Inc. The event, designed to promote career opportunities as heavy-truck technicians, will be held in conjunction with the National
Evaluating the total cost of ownership for your technology solution
“Most fleets spend a great deal of time evaluating and calculating the total cost of ownership (TCO) for a fleet vehicle,” says Deryk Powell, president of Velociti Inc., a global provider of technology deployment services. “However, one area that may be easy to overlook is the maintenance of technology products installed on the vehicle. “Ancillary
IT solutions as a management tool can lead to cost savings, productivity benefits
Deryk Powell, president of Velociti Inc., points out that, “One reason there are a growing number of aftermarket technologies being deployed by trucking operations today is that on-board communications, telematics, tracking, fuel saving and safety systems and facility-based management solutions, can deliver transformational benefits to transportation organizations. At the same time, leveraging IT solutions to
Four man-hour retrofit for Meritor Tire Inflation System by PSI
The companies recently demonstrated a four man-hour retrofit of the MTIS by PSI, which keeps tires properly inflated, improving tire maintenance management, increasing trailer up-time and bottom line return on investment.
Don’t forget your technology when looking at preventive maintenance
Maintaining technologies is just as important to a fleet’s bottom line as scheduled preventive maintenance is for trucks as a whole. While fleets routinely implement preventive maintenance programs for systems and components they do not generally give enough consideration to developing a similarly detailed plan for how their technologies will be maintained. And that’s unfortunate
Stoneridge announces second MirrorEye award with commercial vehicle OEM
Stoneridge, Inc. has earned its second MirrorEye Camera Monitor System (CMS) award with a commercial vehicle OEM, the company says.
The first step toward camera monitor systems adoption
Evolving truck technology is far easier than evolving industry standards and regulations. What are the rules of the road for automated driving systems? I don’t know, but they’re here. What are the standards for electric truck charging? I don’t know, but those trucks are on the road. What would it take to replace mirrors with
Attracting, retaining truck drivers with satellite TV, health and wellness options
The ongoing need to recruit and retain drivers remains both a management challenge and costly exercise for motor carriers. Trucking companies that are having success in lowering their turnover rates are finding that a mix of benefits and amenities is the best solution. In particular, a growing number of carriers are realizing lower recruiting costs
eNow introduces solar-powered battery charging for Dometic Blizzard Turbo
eNow Inc. has announced the launch of its new solar-powered battery charging solution for the Dometic Blizzard Turbo auxiliary air conditioner. The combined eNow-Dometic system is the first solar-powered auxiliary A/C for the Class 8 sleeper trucks. “eNow technology harnesses the power of the sun to charge the auxiliary battery, which in turn powers the Dometic Blizzard Turbo auxiliary
