Equipment management’s place in the larger fleet management picture
Technology that connects you to your truck also connects you to those you work with, from safety managers to driver dispatch and even the back office. You’re all pulling in the same direction, and the right data integrations can make sure you’re all looking at the same digital page. All of those departments (if you’re
How truck tire data tells an application story
Data is simply the representation of activity in digital zeroes and ones. So, what if you could leverage it to better understand your truck tire activity–from how they perform in their application to wear patterns and reasons for removal? That’s information that you could act on to boost your bottom line. You know how huge
Detailing truck safety systems that protect drivers
Truck safety systems have advanced quickly to include high-tech solutions like lane-keep assistance, and it can be difficult keeping the available options straight or even understanding that different advanced driver assistance systems from different manufacturers (both OEM and suppliers) will operate differently. That last fact was from Ashley Murickan, product marketing manager with Volvo Trucks
Freightliner updates Smart Source app with enhanced product support features
Freightliner says recent updates to its Smart Source app include a new design, personalized notification options and enhanced product support features. The Smart Source app helps drivers stay connected with Freightliner for up-to-date product news, training videos and support information, the company says. In addition to a new design, Freightliner says updates to Smart Source
Profile: The City of Lakeland’s fleet is prepared for severe weather at all times
It’s always news when hurricane season begins in the U.S., but for the Fleet Management division in the City of Lakeland, Florida, the date just isn’t all that relevant. Read more about Lakeland’s fleet and how they deal with the constant threat of severe weather by clicking below to view our interactive fleet profile. Read
What new hours of service regulations mean for you
Recently, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) published its final rule updating hours of service (HOS) rules. FMCSA’s final rule on hours of service offers four revisions to the existing HOS rules, which are as follows: Flexibility has been added for the 30-minute break rule by requiring a break after 8 hours of consecutive
Volvo Trucks North America talks electrification, the truck market, and redesigned trucks
It’s certainly been an odd time to be in the trucking industry (or any industry, really), but nonetheless Volvo Trucks North America has made plenty of headlines this summer. Among them: redesigns of its VHD vocational model and its VAH auto hauling truck; offering of its uptime services package free to customers; and, in April,
Diesel engine cylinder deactivation deep dive
How much more efficiency can suppliers pull out of new diesel engine development? It turns out a lot. Jacobs Vehicle Systems recently announced validation tests of its cylinder deactivation technology paired with developments from Tula Technology, a California based company that specializes in combustion control and software, that showed marked improvement in NOx reduction and
Paperless truck service: The change is worth it
Change is hard. There’s no magic switch, no perfect solution that doesn’t require work and buy-in on your side to improve your fleet options. But if you know the goal you’re working toward, it’s much easier to work through the short-term hardships of change. If your truck service operation isn’t already paperless, the need to
Heavy-, medium-duty truck orders rebound in June
According to the numbers from both ACT Research and FTR, medium- and heavy-duty truck orders saw a rebound in June. ACT Research reports that preliminary North American Class 8 net orders in June were 16,000 units, rising 139% from May, and up 23% from a year-ago comparison. FTR reported preliminary numbers at 15,500 units. The
