Shell introduces new telematics solution for fleet management
Shell Oil Products U.S. has launched Shell Telematics, a product that Shell says uses the latest tracking technology to turn data into actionable insights that can help fleet owners run their business more efficiently. The company says Shell Telematics integrates fuel card data with data generated by a fleet’s vehicles to provide increased visibility into
IC Bus, Kajeet partnership to lead to buses with standard comprehensive Wi-Fi solution
IC Bus and Kajeet, a provider of IoT connectivity, software and hardware solutions, have expanded their partnership to make the Kajeet SmartBus hardware and service bundle available to all new and existing buses from IC Bus. The expanded partnership delivers school buses to come standard with a comprehensive Wi-Fi solution including hardware, software, data and
Carrier Logistics upgrades Facts freight management system
Carrier Logistics Inc. (CLI) has announced details of its upgraded transportation and freight management system, Facts 11.4. “There are across the board enhancements to Facts encompassing all modules, and they all tell the same story,” said Ben Wiesen, president of CLI. “We continue to advance the solution we provide to LTL (Less-Than-Truckload) trucking companies while
Integrated energy management: What it is and why you need it
As the evolution toward running on more than a single fuel source continues, fleets turning to alternative fuels are spurred by growing environmental regulations and sustainability plans. That’s why, rather than thinking about a straight replacement to diesel, fleets should adopt an integrated energy management (IEM) approach—a comprehensive strategy that considers all available fuel sources
Navistar restructures commercial business
Navistar has restructured its entire commercial business, responsible for selling and servicing International trucks, IC Bus vehicles and Navistar’s aftersales products and services, into one integrated organization, under one senior executive. Navistar says the new sales, marketing and aftersales organization brings together in one group every function charged with responsibility for selling to and supporting
Continental tests prototype tires for electric buses
Continental and VDL Bus & Coach announced that they are jointly developing initial prototype tires for electric buses, which are currently being tested at Continental’s Contidrom proving grounds. VDL Bus & Coach launched its first electric Citea urban bus back in 2013. “As with all electric vehicles, these bus tires are exposed to higher torque
Webasto adds modular CV battery system, thermal management offerings to portfolio
Webasto is adding a line of high voltage battery and thermal management products to its existing bunk heater and coolant heater product offering. Josh Lupu, Webasto’s director of marketing, says the company is accomplishing this by integrating its modular CV standard battery system – which uses a Vehicle Interface Box (VIB) to provide a single
Navistar adds new partnerships with telematics, fleet management providers
Navistar International Corp. has announced Gateway Integrations, a collection of software integrations with telematics and fleet management providers. Navistar says Gateway Integrations are designed to reduce fleet costs, simplify data transmission and streamline access to fleet management and compliance solutions by using Navistar’s factory-installed telematics device as a gateway to streamline software solutions without the
Answering your tire pressure management questions
You’ve heard the stats: tires are the second-highest annual cost for the average fleet, behind fuel; and a major component of that is tire pressure. But why is that, and what can you do about it? FE spoke with many major players in the truck tire industry to answer your biggest questions about tire pressure
Using business intelligence to lower total cost of ownership on Class 8 trucks
Over the last several years, many in the fleet industry has begun to realize a shift in the way truck lifecycle and tractor longevity is viewed. Fewer fleets are purchasing trucks as assets and holding onto them for longer periods to squeeze every ounce of operation from the unit. This philosophy was believed to help
