OTA power to the third-parties
OEMs aren’t the only ones in the over-the-air game. Third-party solution providers are starting to communicate with trucks remotely as well, and Noregon is one of the first third-party companies to offer remote access to trucks via its new ND2 hardware device.
Choosing the right scan tool solution
New, complex components mean more complex diagnostics.
Noregon announces product updates, launches education program
Noregon announced updates to its in-shop diagnostic and repair tool, JPRO Professional, and its real-time fleet asset management solution, TripVision. The company also established an education program. Noregon released information about an enhanced version of TripVision called TripVision Uptime, which is available directly from Noregon as a standalone service. For its standalone offering, Noregon created
Handling remote diagnostic service notifications effectively to boost uptime
There’s no doubt that today’s advanced telematics systems are improving vehicle uptime. Along with providing information that helps streamline operations, these solutions are proving to be a critical part of eliminating guesswork about the severity of events requiring service. By notifying drivers and fleet managers instantly, telematics systems indicate fault code severity levels and allow
Integrated heavy-duty truck service data
You’re already collecting a huge amount of truck service data—the problem is that it’s often siloed. It’s like filling up four kiddie pools instead of a nicely constructed in-ground pool in the backyard. To improve your service operation, you’re going to need to mix all the data together to see what insight bubbles to the
Noregon releases update for JPRO Professional, announces new Vehicle Insights Portal
Noregon has announced the third major update of 2018 for their advanced in-shop diagnostic and repair solution, JPRO Professional. Additionally, Noregon revealed details of a new SaaS application, the Vehicle Insights Portal (VIP). JPRO Professional 2018 V3 builds upon the software’s list of bi-directional tests for medium and heavy-duty vehicles. Bi-directional functionality was expanded across
A technician shortage means a decision-making surplus
The technician shortage is no joke—and I’m sure you can attest to that. The latest numbers from the TechForce Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on championing and aiding aspiring vehicle technicians, depict an analysis of the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ (BLS) data that projects an average annual new entrant demand of 28,300 diesel technicians for
Outtakes from our truck data dashboard integration story
Ask our sources: Anytime you get me talking about the latest truck technology, the conversation tends to spiral out of control. Like a mad scientist hopped up on the promise of increased truck efficiency and productivity, I start diving down the application rabbit holes: Can it do this? When will it do that? It makes
One dashboard to rule them all! How to integrate your truck data
There’s no sign of truck data slowdown. In fact, data is only going to come more fast and furious as component manufacturers start streaming information and data sets become richer and deeper. Managing a multitude of trucks is difficult enough without a multitude of data dashboards telling you different things. So here’s a quick guide
Predictive maintenance is coming
“Machine learning.” It’s a phrase that’s cropping up more and more in conversations about data-driven solutions. In the heavy-duty service world, one of the ways it’s being employed is through predictive maintenance algorithms, complex strings of code that crunch your service data, analyze it and then give you recommendations based on probability models. Make no
Noregon updates JPRO Professional with bi-directional tests, Repair Mentor feature
Noregon announced that it has implemented a new update for JPRO Professional, its in-shop diagnostic and repair solution. The new update adds bi-directional tests and a new Repair Mentor feature to the software. “Through a combination of research and user feedback, we implement the relevant tests and features that will make the technician’s job easier and
Fleet tech training: The future is virtual
With more technology being integrated into the daily functions of fleets, it can be hard to find the time and the best training methods to ensure that your staff is properly equipped to service your equipment assets. While technology is a factor creating this dilemma, it is also the solution. Virtual training in all aspects
