Kenworth adds video, quick reference guide for over-the-air updates
The Kenworth TruckTech+ Over-The-Air Updates program has introduced video and added a quick reference guide. The updates are for Class 8 Kenworth trucks equipped with a 2017 or newer model year PACCAR MX-13 or PACCAR MX-11 engine. To initiate updates, Kenworth customers must use the PACCAR Over-The-Air mobile app available for download from the Apple App Store
Volvo Trucks North America announces driver display Activation for remote programming
Volvo Trucks is rolling out a new version of its Remote Programming services called Driver Display Activation. The new service allows drivers to update software and parameters at any time, from anywhere they have cellular service. Remote Programming Driver Display Activation will be available in Q4 of this year. Volvo Trucks says its Remote Programming
Mack launches driver-activated over-the-air updates
Mack Trucks has launched driver-activated Mack Over The Air updates, enabling customers to activate their software updates 24/7. Mack Over The Air allows remote software updates and the setting of vehicle parameters through Mack GuardDog Connect, Mack’s fully integrated telematics solution. Available beginning in the fourth quarter of 2020, the company says the new driver-activated
Kenworth launches over-the-air updates for Class 8 trucks with newer MX engines
Kenworth has launched the Kenworth TruckTech+ Over-The-Air system to provide the latest engine and aftertreatment software updates for Class 8 Kenworth trucks equipped with a 2017 or newer model year PACCAR MX-13 or PACCAR MX-11 engine. The feature was announced in October and has now been launched. Customers with active Kenworth TruckTech+ subscriptions can access
Volvo Trucks North America announces Driver Display Activation for remote programming
Volvo Trucks is rolling out a new version of its Remote Programming services called Driver Display Activation. The new service allows drivers to update software and parameters at any time, from anywhere they have cellular service. Remote Programming Driver Display Activation will be available Q4 2020. Volvo Trucks’ Remote Programming services allow drivers and decision
Mack Trucks builds 100,000th truck with Mack GuardDog Connect
Mack Trucks has built its 100,000th truck equipped with its Mack GuardDog Connect integrated telematics solution.
International expands over-the-air A26 engine update capabilities
After June, all new International LT Series and RH Series models equipped with an International A26 engine will include the capability to make remote cellular over-the-air updates to authorized engine calibrations and programmable parameters. This announcement builds on International’s introduction of over-the-air calibration using a WiFi signal. Remote engine calibration using cellular will allow customers
Volvo Trucks outlines engine remote programming vision
Volvo Trucks put its focus on Remote Programming as the next major innovation to drive vehicle uptime during the American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council’s 2018 Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition. First introduced in 2017 for model year 2018 Volvo trucks with Volvo’s factory-installed connectivity hardware, Remote Programming allows Volvo customers to perform
