Preventing unintended consequences from routine service on ADAS-equipped commercial vehicles
Technology can be a wonderful thing–when it works. When it doesn’t, that same wondrous technology can lead to unintended consequences, including complete mechanical failure. Having a deeper level of understanding how the pieces work together can help us navigate more effectively around all those devices to deliver the benefits we had hoped to achieve. The
AT&T Fleet Complete launches FC Hub fleet management tools
Fleet Complete is introducing AT&T Fleet Complete FC Insights Solution Suite, a big-data IoT platform with web and mobile apps for fleets to monitor and manage all aspects of their mobile operations. Featuring a refreshed, modernized user interface, AT&T Fleet Complete FC Insights Solutions Suite provides commercial fleet operations with near real-time insights to manage
Rand McNally expands asset tracking on the new Rand Platform
Rand McNally recently launched an expanded asset tracker lineup – all now available on the company’s flexible Rand Platform. Along with a solar-powered tracker and a battery-driven version, the company is now offering a wired option for customers who require constant location tracking with alerts/pings every two minutes. The wired tracker, the TrueTrack-W110, connects and supplies
Is trucking telematics an answer to the driver shortage?
The supply chain crisis continues to rage on with experts anticipating issues to last into 2023. These challenges have been exacerbated by a record shortage of 80,000 drivers, as reported by the American Trucking Association. With cargo left at ports with no drivers to transport them, industry experts and government officials are searching for ways
Penske Truck Leasing opens state-of-the-art facility in Ohio
Penske Truck Leasing has recently opened a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility in Monroe, Ohio. Located at 100 Clark Boulevard this new facility expands Penske’s capability to support this growing Ohio market and allows increased aid to the large territory between its Sharonville and Dayton sites. At this location, Penske offers consumer and commercial truck rental, full-service
Lytx adds asset tracking tool to fleet management solutions
Lytx has recently launched the Lytx Asset Tracking Service to augment its fleet management solutions. Available now in the U.S. and Canada, the Asset Tracking Service can be used by fleet managers looking to locate and manage their powered equipment. The company also announced several new maintenance enhancements for its Fleet Tracking Service, which are
Verizon Connect unveils AI dashcam
Verizon Connect is unveiling its Artificial Intelligence (AI) Dashcam, which the company says is capable of real-time detection of potentially dangerous driving events. Available for new and existing Fleet and Reveal customers, integrated video is available for use with two new camera models, including a road-facing only camera–which can be upgraded with a driver-facing camera
Continental highlights camera options to improve driver vision, safety
Continental Platform AHD Camera systems make operations safer and easier so drivers can easily navigate tight spots such as warehouse loading docks, busy streets, shipping facilities, and staging areas, the company noted in a recent product release. Available with rear, front, and side view cameras, the systems features two-mega pixel cameras with high image clarity
Continental highlights Ultrasonic Back-Up Sensor Kit
Continental, a global supplier of systems, components, and tires to automobile, truck, and agriculture/construction equipment manufacturers, now offers an Ultrasonic Back-Up Sensor Kit that can be retrofitted to or incorporated as OEM for virtually any vehicle including commercial vehicles, RVs, and off-highway, agricultural, material handling equipment, the company noted in a press release. Out of
Garmin adds built-in dash cam to its trucking navigation
Garmin International recently announced the new dēzlCamä OTR710, bringing high-definition camera technology to its 7-inch dēzl navigator. Aimed at over-the-road trucking applications, it features a 1080p dash cam with a wide 140-degree field of view that continually records the drive and automatically saves video of any incidents. Users can view and share clips of important
