From advanced safety system assist to electric trucks: Inside the Daimler Trucks IAA 2018 Product Experience
At the Daimler Trucks International Commercial Vehicle Show (IAA) 2018 Produce Experience, the OEM made several big announcements that advance its integration of technology, connectivity and equipment. Check out the rundown of announcements and the FE take on why they matter to the North American market and videos showing off the new equipment and technology.
Western Star 5700XE helps food bank feed the hungry
A food bank is delivering food faster and more efficiently with a Western Star 5700XE. The truck belongs to God’s Pantry Food Bank, which serves more than 400 food pantries and meal programs across 50 counties and 16,000 square miles in Central and Eastern Kentucky. The food bank distributes enough food to create more than
Peterbilt announces enhancements to SmartNav
Peterbilt Motors Co. has announced enhancements to the Peterbilt SmartNav system. As part of the enhancements Peterbilt will now offer the PeopleNet app fully integrated into the SmartNav display, eliminating the need for PeopleNet users to wire and install a secondary device. The integration includes an ethernet connection for enhanced data security, the ability to
Outtakes from our truck data dashboard integration story
Ask our sources: Anytime you get me talking about the latest truck technology, the conversation tends to spiral out of control. Like a mad scientist hopped up on the promise of increased truck efficiency and productivity, I start diving down the application rabbit holes: Can it do this? When will it do that? It makes
Volvo Trucks develops new transport solution featuring automated electric trucks
Volvo Trucks announced the development of a new transport solution consisting of automated electric commercial vehicles that can contribute to more efficient, safer and cleaner transportation. According to Volvo Trucks, this solution is aimed at adding capacity and complementing today’s offerings to support fleets and drivers by relieving driver shortages and constraints on freight capacity.
Today’s truck technologies are more connected than you know
Driver-assistance systems. Predictive maintenance capabilities. Remote diagnostics. Truck telematics. Taken separately, the latest truck technology can seem like options that can help improve fuel efficiency and safety, and reduce downtime—and this is true, but take a step back and look at the big picture. It’s the data that’s streaming off of your trucks working in
Kenworth to add PeopleNet app to NAV+HD system as T680 and T880 option
The Kenworth NAV+ HD system, which is optional on the Kenworth T680 and T880, will offer an app from PeopleNet, which recently rebranded under the Trimble name, integrating its fleet management services and an electronic logging device (ELD) solution. The app, which uses the Kenworth TruckTech+ Remote Diagnostics platform, will be available as an
Trimble adds add-on modules for improved route planning to its TruETA solution
Trimble has introduced enhancements to its TruETA solution for improved route planning. Additionally, Trimble is offering two add-on modules: Driver Trip Planning and Out-of-Route/Out-of-Corridor. The Driver Trip Planning module, which is a supplemental module to TruETA for TMW.Suite and TMWSuite, allow dispatchers to view how drivers are planning their trip, including rest locations they choose and
Effective wheel specification, maintenance choices lead to longer service life
How does a vehicle’s application impact wheel selection? What factors go into the decision to spec the correct kind of wheel? The answers, according to Chris Putz, principal engineer at Maxion Wheels Commercial Vehicle Wheels, North America, begin with an understanding of several important factors. “In order to achieve long-life performance of wheels, it is
Bendix announces next generation of Wingman Fusion safety system, BlindSpotter technology
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems has announced a new generation of both its Wingman Fusion safety system and its BlindSpotter technology. According to Bendix, the upgrades to Wingman Fusion consist of software upgrades, not a hardware change, so fleets using the current generation of Wingman Fusion will be able to upgrade some of the features to
