What fleets need to know as we march toward full ELD Mandate compliance
If you haven’t already, it’s time to start looking for an ELD solution now. Here are three things to consider when shopping around for an ELD.
Is predictive maintenance a reality? What’s your prediction?
In February 2017, I checked in with a few telematics and remote diagnostic providers to get a handle on predictive maintenance and asked the question: Is predictive modeling able to reliably impact fleet maintenance costs? The answer was, “not quite.” Cut to September when Navistar announced its OnCommand Connection Live Action Plans, a feature that
Navistar shares vision for ReNEWed reman brand, expands Fleetrite private label brands
Navistar showcased its future vision for the ReNEWed remanufactured components business, unveiling a new brand identity representing its mission to deliver higher value through better uptime, and announcing plans to expand its product line-up in 2018. Navistar is also expanding the portfolio of its Fleetrite private label parts business. Combined, ReNEWed and Fleetrite offer more
Navistar recognizes Diamond Supplier Award winners
Navistar Inc. recognized 32 top-performing suppliers with its annual Diamond Supplier Award. According to Navistar, this group represents the top two percent of the company’s supply base. “We are delighted to acknowledge our best suppliers with the elite Diamond Supplier Award,” said David McKean, vice president of procurement and logistics with Navistar. “The suppliers earning
FleetUp partners with OnCommand Connection from Navistar
FleetUp, a provider of ELD/HOS compliance solutions, announced a partnership with Navistar International Corp. to create a vehicle diagnostics and preventative maintenance solution using FleetUp’s FMCSA-compliant electronic logging device (ELD) and fleet management service (FMS) technology. According to the companies, the integration of Navistar’s OnCommand Connection program with FleetUp’s telematics technology will enable fleet managers
Advice for fleet managers when considering electric trucks
We asked four representatives from OEMs what advice they would give to fleet managers who are considering electric trucks. Here’s what they had to say.
International Truck launches severe service HV Series
International Truck launched the International HV Series at the North American Commercial Vehicle Show. HV Series is the first severe service truck available with the International A26 12.4L big bore engine and designed to deliver power, improved driver-features, and reliability for a range of vocational applications, the OEM stated. The HV Series interior was crafted
Navistar announces winners of North American technician rodeo
Nathan Reed took home the “Top Service Technician” Award for Truck and Ben Bird earned the same recognition for Bus at the 2017 11th Annual Navistar Technician Rodeo, which features Navistar’s top American and Canadian commercial truck and bus technicians. “We are very proud of this year’s winners,” said John Pfennig, director of global development
Navistar to end production of medium-duty N9/10 engine by 2018
Navistar announced that it will cease all engine production at its plant in Melrose Park, Ill., by the second quarter of fiscal 2018. The company will continue the facility’s transformation into Navistar’s technical center, including truck and engine testing and validation as well as used truck sales and reconditioning. The majority of engines produced at
The evolution and benefits of reman engines
These days, there are even more advantages to purchasing reconditioned/remanufactured engines than there have been in the past. According to Stanford Siy, heavy-duty and high horsepower ReCon engine product manager for Cummins, “A genuine Cummins engine for used equipment gives owners a way to increase their return on investment on their tools for trade. For
Navistar launches OnCommand Connection telematics solution
Navistar’s integrated OnCommand Connection Telematics solution, announced in March, is now available for purchase. The OnCommand Connection Telematics solution 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. OnCommand Connection Telematics and Advanced Remote Diagnostics are also integrated with
Navistar announces executive leadership changes
Navistar International Corp. announced that it has promoted Michael A. Cancelliere to president of truck and parts, effective July 1, replacing William R. Kozek, who will assume a planning role focused on emerging industry opportunities. Navistar also announced that Bernardo Valenzuela is returning to the company in the newly created role of vice president of
