HDAW: An industry outlook for the 2021 HD aftermarket
The 2021 heavy-duty aftermarket is just beginning to gain positive momentum and should continue to rebound from 2020’s recession brought on due to COVID-19 as vaccines take effect, according to John Blodgett, vice president of sales and marketing for MacKay & Co. Blodgett led a session detailing an overview and outlook of the economy for
How to work with technology providers to get the data you need to the dashboard you use
Integration is easier said than done. First you have the issue of different truck nameplates sending data to different platforms, and then you have to work with your providers to pull that data together as much as possible. Getting one dashboard with everything you need can be a process months in the making. Having the
Using truck data to make an immediate ROI impact
Massive amounts of data are streaming off your trucks right now. Dashboards can show you efficiency and service information on demand. Near limitless insight into your trucks’ operation, but what do you do with it? It’s hard to know where to start. There are too many possibilities, and you need to prove ROI as soon
Orbcomm launches new satellite as an accessory for asset tracking devices
Orbcomm Inc. has launched a new satellite as an accessory offering, which adds two-way, global satellite connectivity to Orbcomm’s cellular asset tracking and monitoring devices, including new installs and currently fielded units, to create dual-mode capability for its transportation solutions. Orbcomm says its satellite as an accessory features a satellite modem integrated with an antenna
Werner Enterprises reduces downtime with its Breakdown Management solution
In March of 2020, Werner Enterprises Inc. launched Breakdown Management, a cloud-based solution that the carrier says simplifies repair processes and reduces downtime. Breakdown Management was developed by Werner EDGE, the innovation arm of Werner Enterprises, to advance the fleet’s performance. The in-cab, tablet-based solutions leverage on-board telematics for to support operations, safety and maintenance.
Mack OTA updates now standard with driver download activation
Mack Trucks‘ driver-activated Mack Over The Air (OTA) updates feature is now standard on the Mack Anthem, Pinnacle and Granite models, the company announced. The driver download activation feature is factory-equipped on models built beginning Nov. 30 at Lehigh Valley Operations, in Macungie, Pennsylvania. Software retrofits for 2019 model year and later Anthem, Pinnacle and
Decisiv extends connectivity with Navistar’s dealer network
Decisiv, Inc. is collaborating with Navistar to provide the 30,000 fleet users of SRM with connectivity to all International Truck and IC Bus dealer locations across North America. “Customers that use the Decisiv SRM platform can create Service Requests and receive status updates from the International and IC Bus service network through the International 360
Five truck trend takeaways from December
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 December focused on the latest truck trends, all in one place. 5. Volvo Trucks sounds the horn on the start of VNR electric truck’s availability During a recent virtual press conference,
Don’t miss what FE has planned for 2021
So, I think it’s safe to assume that we’re all extremely glad to turn the page on 2020, right? Though a resilient trucking industry managed to power through, this was not a fun year for anybody. Being able to put this year in the rearview mirror and put our hopes in 2021, which brings with
Using technology to stay on top of trailer maintenance
The technology offerings in the trucking industry today are innumerable, so it should come as no surprise that there are several technological methods that can help improve your winter maintenance program. For example, many trailer components can have sensors attached that report data to a main telematics hub, giving you an inside look at the
