What fleet managers need to know about in-cab video monitoring
According to the FMCSA’s latest available figures, in 2013 there were 389,000 large truck and bus crashes in the U.S., and 3,806 of these resulted in at least one fatality. The estimated total cost of these crashes: $103 billion. Clearly, there is more that fleets can be doing to ensure the safety of drivers and
From macro data trends to data security: Outtakes from our truck telematics feature story
There’s only so much blank page bandwidth in the print editions of Fleet Equipment. Often times, our sources will provide so much excellent info that it’s impossible to pack it all into the monthly magazine. Luckily, the Internet is vast and infinite. So here is a truckload of outtakes from our telematics feature story that
How to prepare your truck for winter
There are some lucky over-the-road fleets whose truck tires will never touch snow or ice this winter, but for most fleets, this is the time of year to get their trucks ready for cold weather. (And even the drivers who stay down South shouldn’t get too cocky. In recent years, snow and ice storms have hit
API CK-4, FA-4 engine oils will be available Dec. 1
On Thursday, Dec. 1, the American Petroleum Institute’s (API) new diesel engine oil standards, API CK-4 and FA-4, will begin appearing in the marketplace on licensed products and marketing materials. This means consumers will be able to easily identify the API CK-4 or FA-4 category oils that are expected to be recommended in new owners’
Standing apart: What keeps Ecology Recycling and Transportation Services ahead of the competition
“Contract waste hauling is a competitive business,” says Greg Evans, equipment maintenance manager at Ecology Recycling and Transportation Services. “We use accurate cost accounting and revenue projections because it comes down to who can haul the most trash at the lowest cost.” Headquartered in Cerritos, Calif., Ecology Recycling and Transportation Services has trucks based at
Omnitracs announces new features for its telematics and compliance solutions
Omnitracs LLC has announced new features for two of its telematics and compliance solutions, which the company says will now benefit a wider number of industries using a variety of vehicle classes. Geared especially toward short-haul fleets, Omnitracs Roadnet Telematics provides company fleet managers a big picture view that allows them to optimize fuel consumption, reduce
Paragon Software Systems updates its advanced transport solution
Paragon Software Systems Inc. has launched the latest version of its advanced transport solution. Version 6.0 will include a number of significant enhancements across both the Planning and Paragon Live modules to improve quality transport plans and operational insight from the software. Version 6.0 will feature the Route Control planning tool, which helps mitigate the impact
From theory to reality: How soon will tomorrow’s trucks incorporate SuperTruck technologies?
In 2010, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) introduced the SuperTruck program, the aim of which was to develop tractor-trailers that by 2015 were 50% more efficient than the 2009 baseline models. Enlisted for the project were four major truck OEMs: Daimler, Peterbilt (working with Cummins), Volvo and International. Now, these four OEMs are back
GHG Phase 2: The effects on heavy-duty truck fleets
According to John Flynn, chief executive officer of Fleet Advantage, “The initial Greenhouse Gas (GHG) mandates have already saved Class 8 transportation fleets millions of dollars in operating costs by reducing fuel consumption.” On Aug. 16, the federal government passed the proposed regulation, GHG Phase 2, to further tighten emissions and improve fuel economy for
Kenworth adds Bendix Wingman Advanced as an option for its T270 and T370 trucks
Kenworth Truck Co. has announced that it will add the Bendix Wingman Advanced system as an option for its medium-duty T270 and T370 trucks. Bendix Wingman Advanced is a radar-based collision mitigation system that delivers adaptive cruise control with braking, along with autonomous emergency braking technology to help drivers mitigate rear-end collisions. Kenworth previously announced that
