Watch: Truck parts inventory management can be easier than you think
If your fleet tends to buy too many or too few truck parts, or if you have a tough time keeping track of warranties, implementing a truck parts inventory management system might be the cure. Click here to watch more of FE’s On the Road video series. Here is a transcript of the video: If
Making informed truck management decisions during the microchip shortage
The trucking industry could be headed toward the perfect storm of equipment shortages. We’ve already heard how the microchip shortage is impacting OEM truck production, and those supply challenges are being felt by suppliers and service providers. ACT Research noted that Class 8 truck orders are nearing their “best ever,” and vocational markets are expected
Eaton, Tenneco partner on integrated exhaust thermal management system
Eaton and Tenneco have entered a joint development agreement between Eaton’s vehicle group and Tenneco’s clean air business group to produce an integrated exhaust thermal management system that will enable commercial truck and light vehicle manufacturers to meet upcoming emissions regulations. Across the globe, emission standards are tightening for vehicle manufacturers. In Europe, the next
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
Bestpass acquires Maryland Motor Truck Association toll management program
Bestpass recently acquired the Maryland Motor Truck Association (MMTA) toll management program, adding more than 400 commercial fleets to its customer base. Since MMTA launched its commercial toll program in 2002, Bestpass says it has provided back office and toll processing support, including tracking toll usage and accounts receivable service and support. The former MMTA
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
Penske Logistics announces Freight Management Trucking Carrier award winners
Penske Logistics has announced the 23 recipients of the inaugural Freight Management Trucking Carrier Awards program. The event was held virtually. Category winners were selected from among Penske’s base of trucking carriers operating within its freight management operations. There are several award qualifications: A Penske Logistics enterprise scorecard combined with customer, operations and sourcing feedback.
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
Werner Enterprises reduces downtime with its Breakdown Management solution
In March of 2020, Werner Enterprises Inc. launched Breakdown Management, a cloud-based solution that the carrier says simplifies repair processes and reduces downtime. Breakdown Management was developed by Werner EDGE, the innovation arm of Werner Enterprises, to advance the fleet’s performance. The in-cab, tablet-based solutions leverage on-board telematics for to support operations, safety and maintenance.
Decisiv’s new service management program in beta
Decisiv, Inc. has released its new ServicePlan application in beta with select service providers. The company says ServicePlan is a managed care solution that enables comprehensive service management programs from the more than 4,500 dealers for the 30,000-plus fleets on the Decisiv SRM platform. According to Decisiv, the new method for improving the asset maintenance
