Three truck technology takeaways from a chat with Daimler Trucks Pres., CEO Roger Nielsen
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) President and Chief Executive Officer Roger Nielsen hosted an online media roundtable recently to provide an update on DTNA’s 2017, an outlook for 2018 and ruminate on the impact that technology and equipment trends are having on DNTA and the heavy-duty marketplace as a whole. Let’s get the numbers out of
Watch: Let’s talk trailer telematics
In addition to the location tracking capabilities that immediately spring to mind when thinking of trailer telematics, today’s offerings take advantage of the latest technology to provide deeper trailer analytics. To make informed trailer management decisions you need as much information in as near as real-time as you can get–everything from cargo status, door status
Making things easier for fleets looking for telematics solutions
Life in the technological age can be confusing. With all the benefits that access to technology provides for us—and they are innumerable—the choices we have can be overwhelming. These infinite choices can make choosing a place to eat a daunting task, let alone choosing the right technology solution for your fleet. With this in mind,
A technology solution for every fleet
What if a fleet management solution can help make your fleet more productive and more profitable for less money, regardless of your business size? Large fleets have several key concerns when it comes to running their business. Obviously, they want to offer their customers good response time. They want their drivers to have a good
Navistar announces OnCommand Connection Telematics, Marketplace
Navistar has announced OnCommand Connection Telematics, which includes hardware and applications in support of all makes and all models of Class 6 through 8 vehicles that are equipped with J1939 or J1708 diagnostic port. The OnCommand Connection Marketplace is an open-architecture, cloud-based technology platform for telematics solutions and a range of driver support tools. “Only
Ford, Telogis highlight telematics offering
This week at IAA Commercial Vehicles 2014, Ford Motor Co. and Telogis highlighted its Ford Telematics powered by Telogis. The partnership provides actionable information from Ford commercial vehicles that helps customers reduce fuel costs up to 20%, reduce their environmental impact and increase driver safety, the two companies explained, announcing the extension of the platform into the Europe Market.
DriveLogik offers fleet management, tracking fix to save fuel
The DriveLogik hardware package offers fleets a driver-focused fix that can deliver significant fuel savings of up to 10%, in addition to truck maintenance and other savings, says the company. DriveLogik’s fleet management, tracking and reporting systems are powered by RiskLogik’s TrackLogik software. “Data analysis and reporting encourages drivers and fleet managers to work together
Mack Trucks invests in dealers, sharpens Class 8 focus
Last week, Mack Trucks invited journalists to visit its expansive Customer Center in Allentown, Pa., and meet with Stephen Roy, Mack’s new president of sales and marketing. Roy’s message was clear – Mack is turning its focus to the Class 8, on-highway truck market in 2014, with the goal to break through 10% market share
