Digging into diagnostics: Sifting through onboard data to put fleet analytics to work
With more vehicles “plugging in,” fleets stand to gain uptime by leveraging data from onboard computers. Telematics software collects sophisticated diagnostic information related to vehicle performance and automatically sends data related to fault codes to dealers and fleet managers. Some providers have integrated telematics software and maintenance management systems, while others take a more “a
Servicing solutions from OEM, dealer and network maintenance and repair services that lower costs
Freightliner Trucks Freightliner Trucks fleets can access the Alliance Service Advantage (ASA) program’s preventive maintenance, predictive maintenance, emergency repair, inspection compliance, record keeping and tire management services. Options include vehicle washing, substitute vehicles, licensing/permitting, fuel tax reporting and other programs. Programs from ASA include Express Assessment where a certified technician will assess a vehicle problem
Spec’ing sleepers: Two distinct needs
“We have two distinct needs for sleeper equipped tractors in our operation,” says Jim Bullins, corporate fleet manager at Maines Paper and Food Service. “In both cases, we work closely with Fleet Advantage, our asset management, fleet business analytics and equipment financing provider, to tailor specifications to our fleet operation.” Headquartered in Conklin, N.Y., Maines
Road Choice Truck Part enters heavy-duty truck and trailer all-makes parts market
Road Choice Truck Parts, a new entry into the heavy-duty truck and trailer private label all-makes parts market, will be present at the Mid-America Trucking Show to feature its growing line of high-demand parts, including air conditioning, air springs, air/electrical coils and accessories, brake chambers, exhaust products, lighting, shock absorbers and universal joints. Road Choice
Bridgestone makes personnel changes in commercial marketing
Bridgestone Americas announced that it’s making personnel changes to its commercial marketing team. Matt Loos has been promoted to director of TBR marketing and Michelle Lane has been promoted to director of OTR marketing. Additionally, Cassandra Kilareski joins the team as senior manager of marketing communications and digital. In a newly created position, Loos will
Telogis upgrades Fleet 11
Telogis Fleet 11, the latest major upgrade to its cloud-based software platform, allows companies to analyze and utilize data gathered from workers, vehicles and assets in the field. The Telogis platform provides dynamic routing, commercial-grade navigation, advanced telematics, real-time work order management and mobile applications for companies with significant numbers of mobile workers. Telogis Fleet
Automatic and automated manual transmissions can improve fuel efficiency
Pouring over specs, investigating equipment options and analyzing your equipment usage, you work hard to build the most efficient, dependable trucks for your fleet. You carefully take stock of your business needs and build a truck to exceed those expectations, calculating costs and mitigating equipment risks. And then you put that perfectly spec’d machine into
2014 heavy-duty diesel engines update
EPA’s greenhouse gas emission standards (GHG14) for heavy-duty vehicles begin with model year 2014. NHTSA’s fuel consumption standards will be voluntary in model years 2014 and 2015 and become mandatory with model year 2016 for most regulatory categories. Both agencies allow manufacturers to comply early in model year 2013 and that is essentially what the
Trucking Moves America Forward fundraising effort underway
A fundraising effort for an industry-wide movement, centered on creating a positive image with policymakers and the general public, has been launched by the Allied Committee for Transportation (ACT 1). The campaign, called Trucking Moves America, initially includes creative materials, messaging, and social media links focused on how trucking technology has a positive impact on
Automated, automatic transmissions & integrated powertrains
Delivering fuel to gas stations throughout northern Virginia and the Washington, D.C., and Baltimore metropolitan areas, Fleet Transit’s fleet of 50 tractors is faced daily with some of the nation’s heaviest stop and go traffic. The company was looking for ways to lower maintenance costs, eliminate driveline problems and increase fuel economy, notes Ken Glover, maintenance supervisor. It also wanted to improve safety and enhance driver recruitment and retention.