Fleetmatics introduces ‘intelligent’ routing tool
Fleetmatics Group PLC, a global provider of mobile workforce solutions for service-based businesses delivered as software-as-a-service (SaaS), introduced Fleetmatics Routist, an intelligent routing optimization solution that systematically builds routes for fleets. Fleetmatics Routist seamlessly calculates and deploys route plans to drivers in the field and features real-time and historical data that gives users the most
Protecting tire PSI: Adding TPMS, ATIS, TiS helps protect your investment
Fleet managers are well aware of the importance of proper tire inflation to protect tires. Many are earlier adopters of tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) and/or automatic tire inflation systems (ATIS or TIS). Choosing the right systems for each application is important part of protecting your investment, but which one to choose? Picking the right
Volvo Trucks’ Ride for Freedom Truck honors America’s military heroes
Volvo Trucks’ New River Valley (NRV) assembly plant in Dublin, Va., unveiled the design of its 2015 Ride for Freedom truck, which honors U.S. military service members. The memorial truck will accompany a motorcade of about 160 motorcycles from the plant to Washington, D.C., during the Run for the Wall motorcycle rally Memorial Day weekend. For
Alliance Truck Parts expands exhaust product line, includes bellows
Alliance Truck Parts, provider of replacement parts for the commercial transportation industry, has expanded its exhaust product line to include torsional and standard bellows. Suited for the heavy-duty market, Alliance bellows are the first true all-makes product of their kind in the industry. The new Alliance bellows are Tier 4 compliant and are built to meet
Utility Trailer manufacturing plant receives Silver Safety Award
Utility Trailer Mfg. Co., manufacturer of refrigerated trailers and a leading manufacturer of dry freight vans, flatbeds, and Tautliner curtainsided trailers announced that its Paragould, Arkansas manufacturing plant has received the Liberty Mutual Insurance Silver Safety Award. Liberty Mutual’s Safety Awards are based on Days Away, Restricted and Transferred (DART) rate, which is calculated from the number
Truck idle FAQ
Looking at deploying an APU solution across your fleet? Here are the top questions to ask your supplier according to our panel of experts. Is it consistent with our corporate goals, e.g., driver retention, environmentally friendly, on-time delivery? What will my drivers like and dislike about this system? How easy is it to use? Why
Mitigating collisions with the latest in safety systems
At the 2015 Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, Jack Van Steenburg, assistant administrator and chief safety officer at the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), reported on trends in commercial motor vehicle safety. Citing 2013 data on crashes involving large trucks, Van Steenburg indicated that the increase from 2012 was less than half that in
PEAK C&I launches online resource for fleets
As part of ongoing efforts to support fleet professionals in maximizing fleet efficiency and profitability, PEAK Commercial & Industrial has launched Lifeblood, an online resource providing a variety of information, tools, research and industry profiles to aid fleet professionals in fulfilling their day-to- day responsibilities. “Fleet professionals serve as the lifeblood of the nation’s transportation
Don’t sit idly by: Putting idle reduction solutions to work saving money, retaining drivers
Trucks are made to be in motion. When efficiency is judged by MPG, the truck’s worst fuel efficiency is when the truck sits still. Idling burns fuel and can lead to increased maintenance issues. That’s why a number of idle reduction solutions are gaining ground with fleet managers aiming to lower diesel usage costs and
Digging into driver fatigue data to ensure fleet safety
Drowsiness and driving is a dangerous combination and while most drivers are aware of the consequences of driving while intoxicated, many don’t realize that driving while fatigued can be just as fatal. Not to be confused with sleepiness, fatigue can occur at all hours of the day and can be identified by symptoms such as
