EROAD completes acquisition of Coretex
EROAD has closed the deal to acquire 100% of Coretex Limited following New Zealand Commerce Commission’s decision to grant clearance for the acquisition on Nov. 17, with the combined entity poised to increase its share in North America, which is leading growth in the global telematics market that is expected to register a CAGR of
Daimler Trucks N.A., Platform Science introduce open OEM platform for fleet management
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA), in collaboration with Platform Science have launched Virtual Vehicle, an open OEM platform that enables fleets to access telematics, software solutions, real-time vehicle data and third-party applications directly from their vehicles. In addition, the platform provides the tools to manage those applications, connectivity, and the mobile devices drivers need to
ERoad introduces Clarity Solo Dashcam
ERoad has introduced of the Clarity Solo Dashcam, a dual-facing camera that delivers HD footage that enables fleet owners to see what their drivers see with every safety event. The company says that this is especially important as lawsuits against trucking companies are increasing in frequency and greater sums are being awarded in lawsuit verdicts. ERoad says
Where is electric truck charging energy coming from?
The headline asks an important question that may feel too early in the zero-emissions vehicle adoption cycle to ask. As first-adopting fleets do their parts to field electric trucks, install charging infrastructure and start working through the electric truck operation wrinkles, the fact is that sustainability is larger than just OEMs manufacturing electric trucks and
ChargePoint launches its global electric fleet charging portfolio
ChargePoint Holdings Inc., a electric vehicle charging network, announced a comprehensive EV charging solution portfolio available for fleets of all types and sizes. Fleet management software combined with ChargePoint’s AC and DC fast charging solutions balance charging costs with operational readiness for light- to heavy-duty vehicles across depot, on-route and at-home charging, ChargePoint stated in
Where on-highway fleets are leaving fuel savings on the table
When Shell announced that it was getting into the truck telematics game with a focus on fuel savings, the big question that came to mind was pretty predictable (and serves as a catchy headline). “One of the biggest fuel-saving potential areas that I see is driver efficiency—whether that be idling, fast starts, harsh braking, or
Why more collaboration means moving to the cloud
If we’re being honest, the most difficult thing about truck technology isn’t spec’ing it—it’s actually using it. You’ve got data in spreadsheets, repair orders, emails—heck, even faxes in some cases. It’s hard to see how your engine repair costs,—say, replacing alternators—impact your engine’s operational efficiency and total cost of ownership. On top of that, if
Western Star unveils next-gen 49X vocational truck
Western Star introduced the 49X, its next-generation vocational truck. Underpinned by a stronger, lighter chassis and equipped with a new X-series cab, the 49X sports the new Detroit DT12 Vocational series of transmissions and Detroit Assurance suite of safety systems. “A vocational truck is a tool for a job,” said David Carson, senior vice president
THREE REASONS DIESEL ENGINES CAN BE KEY TO YOUR SUCCESS
Here’s the thing: the trucks you’re running today will experience unplanned downtime. Driver behavior and maintenance schedules impact performance, check engine lights come on, the unexpected happens. Ensuring your trucks meet your high expectations depends largely on the reliability and capability of your diesel engines. Here’s why. 1. When it comes to uptime, reliable engines
Fleet profile: Decker Truck Line
At Decker Truck Line, driver engagement is an all-encompassing affair.
