Bosch showcases mirror camera system
Bosch showcased its mirror camera system, which pairs a mirror and camera on heavy-duty trucks to comply with regulations while providing the widest possible view of the road. A small 50-in. mirror is paired with a camera that provides a dual view inside of the vehicle with two 15-in. screens that show the camera’s view,
PrePass to be offered at several new locations
PrePass-approved trucks will soon receive the green light to bypass weigh stations in a number of new locations, according to Help Inc., the non-profit provider of PrePass. Over the past year, Help’s Board of Directors has approved new sites in Indiana, Michigan, Montana, North Carolina, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas and Wisconsin. The new sites include:
Easing into efficiency: The importance of driver training with new powertrains
For seasoned drivers, the learning curve is less about the complexity of learning new tasks and more about learning to work with the truck and powertrain to achieve a smoother ride and to reduce fatigue. “In addition to spec’ing the right powertrain, driver training is critical to achieve optimal performance,” said Brian Daniels, manager for
Easing ELD headaches for drivers
The ELD mandate and the recently enacted out-of-service enforcement can mean big headaches for fleets and drivers. Having a shored up ELD solution can help you retain drivers by giving them the confidence that the ELD system they’re provided with will stand up to a road-side inspection. “Compliance and safety and security are by far
Not too high, not too low: The importance of keeping your truck tire inflation levels just right
A fleet manager’s job is focused on the little things. A tenth of an MPG here, an extended maintenance cycle there—across a fleet, these seemingly small points can add up to significant profits. The same goes for truck tire inflation: a few PSI in the right direction can go a long way, while a few
Inside wheel ends: How slack adjusters could raise wheel end temperatures
Wheel end thermal events are serious maintenance issues that can be caused by setup, maintenance, driver neglect, road debris or some combination of all of these. Before we look at how slack adjusters may factor into higher wheel end temperatures let’s get this out of the way first: Each wheel end thermal service event needs
The new generation: How 5G networks can improve truck technology
You might not think of a truck as technology the way you might with a smartphone or a tablet. But, think about how connected today’s trucks are and how much data they send and receive. From over-the-air updates to increasing automated options, the need for connected trucks will only grow in the future. For this
Truck orders drop in April, still strong year-over-year
According to the numbers from both FTR and ACT Research Co., truck orders predictably fell in April from the stratospheric heights reached in January through March of this year; however, the numbers were still significantly improved year-over-year for April. FTR reported that preliminary North American Class 8 orders for April dropped to 34,700 units for the
Gas gains market share: Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America introduces its new gasoline-powered lineup
While much of the medium-duty market in the U.S. relies on diesel-powered trucks, gasoline engines are increasing in popularity, noted Justin Palmer, president and chief executive officer of Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America Inc. “They now hold about a 40% market share; so, the development of a gas-engine option for our customers was a no-brainer,”
Can sharing your fleet’s data impact the bottom line?
There’s an old parable that tells the story of six blind men who came upon an elephant. Having never experienced such an animal, each reached out to feel it and determine for himself what it looked like. The first touched the trunk. “This creature is like a snake,” he declared. The second, whose hand hit
