Navistar, Motiv partner on vehicle telematics data and insights
Motive and Navistar recently announced a strategic partnership and future product integration that will connect Motive’s Automated Operations Platform with Navistar’s OnCommand Connection telematics and Advanced Remote Diagnostics solutions. The partnership between Motive and Navistar combines thousands of vehicle data points to help fleets operate safer and more cost-effectively, the companies noted in a press release.
Lytx launches DVIR service to improve safety programs, increase efficiency
Lytx Inc. has released a new Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIR) service for fleets. DVIR solutions are an important component for any maintenance program and can identify existing (and potential) issues with a vehicle. Required documentation for commercial vehicles is also needed to meet government DVIR mandates. For vehicles that do not fall under the mandate,
Sensata Technologies develops Bluetooth Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems
Sensata Technologies announced it has developed a new Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) for vehicle OEMs. Sensata’s new BLE TPMS leverages its tire pressure monitoring sensors by replacing the ultra-high frequency (UHF) radio with BLE radio to enable two-way communication. These new BLE TPMS solutions are available in both clamp-in and snap-in configurations, are
What’s a truck e-inspection and how does it work?
Truck technology advancements hold a multitude of opportunities and one major, common challenge: Change. What sounds great in theory takes a lot of time and energy to turn into a reality. Consider electronic inspections for trucks at weigh stations. Certainly digital vehicle inspection reports are well known to fleets, but when a truck pulls into
Enriched data programs will improve trucking fleet operations
Truck drivers and fleets are no strangers to the sense of urgency that comes with the demand of completing deliveries in a timely manner. The strain on the supply chain stemming from the continued driver shortage, as well as the notable increase in consumer demand (a byproduct of the buying medium of choice shifting to
What is a delivery management system?
Before digitization was more a choice than the norm, deliveries taking several weeks and even delayed deliveries were considered normal. These days, as customers are used to getting everything done with a few taps, waiting days upon days for their deliveries is not an option. In fact, one of the top demands from consumers is
Finding the right truck data to improve service operations
Finding the right information with so many data points streaming off of your trucks can be like playing a really frustrating game of “Where’s Waldo?” The multitude of dashboards that are being updated constantly can become very saturated with information and hard to ingest. There are a ton of answers – but which one is correct
How data impacts electric truck operation
There’s more nuance in running a heavy-duty electric truck compared to a diesel hauler. At least, at first. Range only creates anxiety until you understand and have worked with it. To ensure loads get to where they need to go, there’s front end work that has to be done, namely route planning and charging strategy.
Why paying attention to diesel engine filtration data pays off
It’s easy to tune out the massive amount of truck telematics coming at you and focus on what you know from years of experience, but turning a blind eye to diesel engine data can cost you in the short- and long-term. The piston-pumping heart of your rolling iron deserves as much attention as your own
Don’t guess diesel engine air filter useful life—know it with Senzit
Trucks operate in harsh conditions—ragged roads, dusty trails, and long stretches of highway through untamed elements. The diesel engine filtration system—air, oil, fuel—is the first line of engine defense from unwanted contaminants. They work hard so that your equipment can work harder, and it’s imperative that you keep a close eye on engine filtration if
Navistar, Platform Science partner on Virtual Vehicle solution
Navistar and Platform Science recently announced Navistar’s integration of Platform Science’s Virtual Vehicle, the first open OEM platform that enables fleets to access telematics, software solutions, real-time vehicle data, and third-party applications directly from their vehicles. The collaboration provides International Truck customers with access to a customizable platform that provides capabilities to innovate and utilize,
Truckstop.com introduces Rate Insights spot market tool
Customers can negotiate rates and stay competitive in the spot market with Truckstop.com Rate Insights, a spot market rate tool using machine learning and artificial intelligence to provide accurate, same-day rate estimates at the load level, the company announced in a press release. Rate Insights comes standard with Load Board Pro and Premium subscriptions, providing
