Trailer telematics shouldn’t be overlooked
It may still sound like a buzzword, but the fact is that fleet managers can no longer ignore telematics for their trailers.
Ready for winter: Truck air line inspection/replacement tips
Air lines should be inspected for damage to avoid failure on the road.
Phillips reorganizes, promotes two presidents
Five distinct strategic business units (SBUs) have been created to focus resources on specific markets in order to be even more responsive to customer needs and innovative in product development.
Phillips Connect Technologies announces three new trailer telematics solutions
Phillips Connect Technologies (PCT) announced the launch and demonstrated the capabilities of its TrailerNet, ChassisNet, and ContainerNet transportation technology platforms during a press conference held in conjunction with ATA’s Technology and Maintenance Council (TMC) 2019 Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition. “What we have here is a brand new product category,” said Rob Phillips, president
Fleet Equipment’s Truck Trend of the Year 2018: Telematics & Data
With each passing year, the capabilities of data-driven fleet solutions have grown and so too has the importance of understanding those capabilities and what they mean, both to you and those you work with. This year, things are at a head. Truck data is no longer something whose importance will be most felt in the
Data integration: Who has access to your data?
As truck data tracking becomes more precise and telematics capabilities continue to grow, it’s important to know the details about everyone you work with—and everyone they work with. There has been no shortage of integration between companies, all of whom specialize in different aspects of telematics—whether that’s providing the platform, tracking the data, providing routing
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
Phillips Industries introduces Qwik-Check
Phillips Industries has introduced the Qwik-Check, a device that confirms power within the seven-way connection between the tractor and trailer. Designed for integration into the electrical system of the nosebox, it eliminates the immediate need for a continuity tester, visually confirming an electrical signal from the tractor to the trailer, the company says. With the
Phillips Connect Technologies updates development of smart trailer TrailerNet open-architecture platform
Phillips Connect Technologies (PCT) detailed the development of TrailerNet, its open, completely agnostic platform for consolidating all smart-trailer sensors from any supplier into one central hub, using one data plan to deliver alerts to the driver and customizable fleet management dashboards to the fleet’s operations or dispatch teams, the company explained. The open platform strategy,
Checking truck electrical connections: Multimeter do’s and don’ts
As the spring season starts to thaw winter’s freeze, it’s a good time to give your trucks and trailers a good once-over to ensure that all components are operating properly. The lighting system is a good place to start. Check for any loose connections, broken wires or excessive corrosion at the connections, since, of course,
Phillips Industries introduces several light-duty trailer products
Phillips Industries has announced several new light-duty trailer products for light-duty trailer applications such as tagalong, equipment, landscape and utility trailers; and the vehicles that tow them such as RVs, SUVs, and pickup trucks. These new products include: Sta-Dry four and six-way straight cables, with Thermosealed plugs, in lengths varying from six to 20 feet,
What trailer tracking technology can do for you
Among the many telematics platforms available to fleet managers today are several that are dedicated specifically to trailers, and trailer tracking in particular. So why is investing in telematics for trailer tracking worth it for fleets? And what can these telematics platforms do for them? FE asked around. “Telematics platforms provide valuable information on trailers’
