Geotab launches public works solution for government fleets
Geotab has launched its Geotab Public Works solution in North America, which the company says offers fleet managers visibility into the operational data of all government vehicle types on one single platform and provides the toolsets to effectively remain compliant, reduce costs and maintain road safety. Designed to help government agencies better manage vehicles such
Watch: Let your trucks’ engines hear what the OEMs have to say with over-the-air updates
It wasn’t so long ago that fleets could essentially only use their trucks’ data as a one-way transmission—streaming off of your trucks and into your telematics dashboard. Today, we can use that data as a full-blown, two-way heavy-duty dialogue thanks to over-the-air engine reprogramming. By taking advantage of cellular networks, OEMs can use over-the-air engine
Working with truck technology providers to build decision-making confidence
The fleet management technology community has evolved to the point where it’s much like working with OEMs and hard-part equipment suppliers. There are specific data applications, custom built, to solve specific problems. Software solutions to help you boost equipment efficiency and productivity. And the biggest similarity to how you have always worked with your equipment
Volvo Trucks redesigns VAH model
Volvo Trucks has made a comprehensive update to its VAH series, which is now available to order. The new model is designed on the same heavy-duty platform and with many of the features and construction found in Volvo Trucks’ vocational VHD model. The redesign of the Volvo VAH completes updates to Volvo Trucks North America’s
Trimble launches Hardware-as-a-Service option
Trimble has introduced a Hardware-as-a-Service option for its transportation fleet mobility solutions. This new service consists of four bundles, enabling fleets to purchase Trimble hardware and software solutions and upgrade without upfront capital investment. Each of these bundles is designed to help fleets manage technology expenses while gaining access to Trimble’s offerings, the company says.
How to spot macro and micro trends in truck data
Acting on data relies on your ability to analyze the data. Sure there are a few pieces of low-hanging data fruit to pluck for early ROI such as managing overall idle time and maximizing the amount of time your trucks run in cruise control. Beyond that, you have to get specific to your operation–parse through
DTNA introducing service enhancements this year
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is expanding its suite of service technology and customer solutions with the rollout of Techlane, Service Pre-Authorization, and TechAssist this year. These enhancements to DTNA’s service process are designed to increase technician efficiency and service bay throughput, complementing network capacity gained through recent dealership expansions, and helping to propel DTNA
VMRS-based service data to be integrated into Decisiv Marketplace
Decisiv, Inc. has announced that VMRS Group Level parts and labor cost reports will be presented monthly in the recently expanded Decisiv Marketplace. Decisiv’s VMRS Group Level reporting incorporates data on maintenance and repairs at dealer service centers and fleet shops across North America. It represents the first time that VMRS service cost reporting is
Vnomics True Fuel app now available
Vnomics Corp. is making its True Fuel optimization solution available to fleets as an application for use with their existing telematics systems, including ELDs. “With our new True Fuel application’s reduced price and complexity, fleets can realize a return on investment in fuel savings the same day that they start using the software,” said Bob
Keep your cool: Transportation refrigeration unit maintenance tips
The summer heat cooks the blacktop. Truck seats and steering wheels are nearly too hot to touch. And the transportation refrigeration unit (TRU) is working overtime to keep the load cool. Now is not the time to wonder if you performed the required TRU preventive maintenance the last time the trailer was in the shop.
