Wondering how to integrate your truck data? Here are a few ideas
Integration. Five years ago that word was synonymous with powertrain components. Today, the integration trend continues, but now it’s synonymous with data. You have plenty of it streaming off of your trucks, but being able to put that data in to actionable dashboards and match it up with other data points from other solutions providers
A full lineup: Mack Trucks expands its product offerings with new medium-duty trucks
It’s been almost 20 years since the Mack Trucks bulldog was seen on a new medium-duty truck model, so it was big news when the OEM recently launched the new Mack MD Series. “We’re already providing our customers with a full product lineup of Class 8 vehicles, so the Mack MD Series expands even further the
How to act on truck telematics data, not just analyze it
Working remotely is new for much of the business world, but your trucks are always remote–rolling across the city, state or country delivering needed goods. The difference for you as the fleet manager now might be that you’re not down the hall from your dispatcher, shop manager or driver training manager. The telematics you employ
Coronavirus makes a dent in March truck order numbers
Preliminary North American Class 8 net orders in March fell to 7,800 units, down 45% from February and 51% lower than a year-ago comparison, according to ACT Research. According to FTR, a significant number of fleets canceled orders previously placed due to the sharp and sudden downturn in economic conditions. Uncertainty over the duration of
Truck cab cleaning, comfort tips to keep your drivers safe
No script? No plan? No problem. Welcome to Fleet Equipment Unscripted—the video interview series that connects you with the greatest minds in the heavy-duty trucking world. Hours-of-service exemptions that have your truck drivers working long hours to deliver essential goods. Stay at home orders that have closed restaurants or drivers that want to socially distance
How to remotely coach your truck drivers with video telematics
No script? No plan? No problem. Welcome to Fleet Equipment Unscripted—the video interview series that connects you with the greatest minds in the heavy-duty trucking world. In the midst of a nationwide social distancing order and many states issuing Stay at Home orders, staying connected with your equipment and the men and women who operate
Asset management ideas to meet delivery demand with Volvo Trucks
No script? No plan? No problem. Welcome to Fleet Equipment Unscripted—the video interview series that connects you with the greatest minds in the heavy-duty trucking world. Meeting customer delivery expectations is always a top trucking fleet priority, but with the Coronavirus pandemic creating huge demand for necessary supplies and the entire world watching, making on-time
Podcast: Where the trucking industry stands in the midst of the coronavirus situation
Fleet Equipment editors Alex Crissey, Jason Morgan and David Sickels discuss the state of the trucking industry during the current crisis, including which manufacturers have suspended production, freight market conditions and the need to keep telematics and service going as trucks continue to run their routes. Note: This episode was recorded on March 20, so
Michelin begins shutdown of U.S., Canadian plants due to Coronavirus
Michelin North America, Inc., will begin a temporary, phased shutdown of some of its tire production facilities in the United States and Canada due to the broad effects of the COVID-19 strain of the Coronavirus. The company said the phased suspension of some manufacturing will begin immediately and, based on the current outlook, will last
Volvo Trucks and Mack Trucks suspend production due to Coronavirus concerns
Volvo Trucks North America and Mack Trucks have suspended the manufacturing process in the wake of the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. In a letter to customers posted to the Volvo website, Volvo Trucks North America President Peter Verhooeve wrote that “out of an abundance of caution we have suspended our manufacturing operations to protect plant employees.
