How dealership programs can improve truck service
Dealers are well aware of fleets’ need for efficient service, and many of them make use of programs that prioritize this.
REG: Who are you forgetting in RFP responses?
When is the last time you thought about who is involved in your RFP process? There might be someone missing: If your company or the company/public entity you are hoping to work with has someone focused on sustainability, they should definitely be involved. As environmental sustainability influences the transportation industry more and more, a growing
Ford to offer 2022 all-electric transit vehicle
The Ford Transit is going digital, with an all-electric version coming for the 2022 model year. The all-electric Transit is part of Ford’s more than $11.5 billion investment in electrification through 2022. Smart technology built in to the all-electric Transit helps to optimize fleet efficiency and reduce waste, as well as improve driver behavior by
Five truck trend takeaways from February
We know it’s not easy to keep up with everything that happens in the world of trucking. So here are the biggest stories from February focused on the latest truck trends, all in one place. 5. Trucking data as currency: What is your data worth? Consider this: You’re running a multitude of trucks that are
Decisiv and TICO launch TICO Edge
Decisiv, Inc. and TICO have introduced the TICO Edge system, a cloud-based platform that allows the manufacturer’s dealer network, customers and the TICO Uptime Center to communicate and collaborate with real-time visibility into individual repair events. TICO Edge breaks the chain of inefficiencies when a terminal tractor goes down in an outdated service process and
Volvo Trucks North America announces Driver Display Activation for remote programming
Volvo Trucks is rolling out a new version of its Remote Programming services called Driver Display Activation. The new service allows drivers to update software and parameters at any time, from anywhere they have cellular service. Remote Programming Driver Display Activation will be available Q4 2020. Volvo Trucks’ Remote Programming services allow drivers and decision
Eaton IntelliConnect remote diagnostic technology receives upgrades
Eaton has announced its IntelliConnect remote diagnostics technology has received several new features to help enhance usability for fleet administrators. Eaton says IntelliConnect provides near real-time monitoring of vehicle fault codes, prioritizes the critical events and provides accurate and comprehensive action plans created by Eaton’s technical experts. IntelliConnect sorts through data and prioritizes by levels
Navistar adds Advanced Predictive Maintenance to International 360 service solution
Navistar International Corporation has introduced new service and connectivity initiatives in an effort to simplify the vehicle maintenance process to ensure improved uptime and reduced total cost of ownership (TCO). Navistar says its International 360 platform creates seamless communication with dealers throughout the service process, supports all-makes fleets and integrates vehicle data from more than
TMC 2020: All the news from the show (Updated)
Fleet Equipment is live covering the 2020 TMC Annual Meeting and Exhibition, the industry’s annual gathering where rules and regulations are set, issues are discussed, and news is made. You can find all that news below, and this post will be updated throughout the week as more news breaks. You can also find the rest
vHub trailer repositioning and sharing marketplace comes to the U.S.
The vHub trailer repositioning and sharing marketplace will be available in the U.S. on Feb. 26, the company announced. Designed for private fleets, for-hire carriers, trailer rental companies and OEMs, vHub says that its aim is to cut down on trailer repositioning costs and turn unused trailers into revenue-generating equipment by making them available to
