Why EVs will change the way you look at lubricants
As concerns about climate change multiply throughout the world, pressure is rising in the transportation sector to move toward electric vehicles (EVs), whether they are hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) or battery electric vehicles (BEVs). In some cases, governments are directly regulating the light-duty vans and trucks that make up your fleet. In other cases, they
Connecting with the latest trailer telematics advancements
The trailer telematics space is evolving to provide nearly countless solutions for fleets. The challenge is that … trailer telematics is starting to provide nearly countless solutions. Where do you start? How do you navigate a complicated technology space where OEM and third-party trailer telematics service providers are integrating with suppliers’ component data. Who is
UVeye touts A.I.-driven vehicle inspection systems
UVeye is providing fleet operators in the U.S. with a fast, accurate way to detect costly vehicle problems that often are missed by drivers and service technicians. UVeye’s vehicle scans use artificial intelligence, sensor fusion and high-tech camera systems to spot within seconds a wide range of issues ranging from worn tires to missing or
Truck service data, KPIs: tools or targets?
I like data. I love spreadsheets. I like looking at KPI charts on the screen. Data, what a drug. Although, I think social media has taken over first place in a non-substance drug adrenalin rush, like cell phones. Let’s talk about data. What do we do with it? We do not trade vehicles with the
Booming demand, strained supply and delivering data with Hendrickson’s new CEO, Pres.
Conventional 2022 trucking industry predictions basically boil down to, “Meet the New Year, same as the old year.” At least in the first quarter to through the first half, strong demand will continue, as well supply constraints. We’ve heard it from ACT Research, and Hendrickson’s newly appointed president and CEO, Matt Joy, doubled down on
How global price management is transforming operations
In the face of ongoing pandemic-induced global supply chain disruptions, economic uncertainty, and widespread global digital transformation, freight forwarders are struggling to balance profitable margins with differentiated services that meet rising customer expectations around rates and shipping options. Unfortunately, the resource-intensive process of managing multi-modal logistics costs and surcharges is rife with complexities and unpredictability
Pedigree Technologies offers ConMet digital truck health data products
Pedigree Technologies has added ConMet’s full suite of digital products into the Pedigree Technologies OneView platform. The OneView platform is an open IoT solution to track, monitor, diagnose, and communicate with high-value assets in real-time, providing a full suite of its own digital fleet management solutions, including Canadian- and U.S.-certified ELD offerings. ConMet’s digital products
Truck stories we’re thankful for
The trucking industry has a lot to be thankful for this year. Sure, we have our share of challenges (we’re looking at you, Supply Chain), but the fact is that trucking flourished during the pandemic and came roaring out of it. While other industries were cutting hours and some even closing their doors, trucks rolled
Photo gallery: Take a tour of the PSI manufacturing floor
The last time we caught up with Pressure Systems International (PSI) during their annual event, it was 2019, they had just surpassed 1.5 million units in the field and COVID wasn’t a thing that most people in the world had ever heard about. Clearly, a lot has changed, but one thing has remained constant: PSI
How lithium power can boost uptime and productivity
If you’re a fan of comic books, you’re no doubt familiar with the adage, “With great power comes great responsibility.” But when it comes to the trucking industry and the potential of combining lithium-ion and solar technologies, the axiom is, “With great power comes great reliability.” Many fleets are seeking power solutions that represent clean
