Trucking stories we love
On this manufactured holiday, we’re into talking about manufactured equipment we’re infatuated with; we’re more into heavy haul moments than Hallmark moments. There’s a lot to love about the trucking industry right now. Fleets and manufacturers alike are getting serious about sustainability. You want to talk about commitment? Take a look at the decarbonization efforts
Truck metrics for success: What every fleet manager should be tracking
The true secret to fleet management success lies beneath the surface of all the moving parts of a fleet manager’s job – in all the numbers and results that dictate how well each part is done and predict how it can be improved. These metrics are easier to find than you think, but knowing what
Where truck tire telematics rubber meets the ROI road
Tires are a constant cost for fleets, but tire telematics technology as a segment has lagged behind others like driver training and behavior improvement, fuel efficiency opportunities, safety and remote diagnostics. P.S.I.’s TireView Live aims to change that. During a recent P.S.I.-hosted event, I got a fresh look at the tire telematics platform that has
Five truck trend takeaways from January
Nothing is more conventional than a good old New Year’s resolution. Whether it be to save money, eat healthier, read more or hit the gym. At the beginning of a new year, people are ambitious… and then a little non-committal. By the end of January, about 80% of people have abandoned their resolutions. So if
How suppliers work with telematics providers to get fleets the data they need
In the world of trailer telematics, integration lines are being drawn. Trailer OEMs and third-parties are both rapidly evolving trailer telematics solutions beyond location data. Suppliers are incorporating sensors into their tried-and-true trailer equipment and sending that info through the on-board trailer telematics system to deliver that information to fleets. But like many truck technology
The ROI of truck tire pressure telematics
Tire management is important and data is important, yet when the two come together it can be overwhelming. Tire costs often top the list of major expenses (if not take pole position) and so much data is coming at you from so many components that it can be difficult to weed through the details. That’s
OnTerra Systems announces January 2022 RouteSavvy software enhancements
OnTerra Systems, the developers of RouteSavvy route planning software for small businesses, has announced January 2022 RouteSavvy software enhancements. The company says highlights of January 2022 RouteSavvy software enhancements include the following: New Route Cloning Function – RouteSavvy’s new route cloning function is a faster way to create a new route based by cloning an
Sensata Technologies releases new Smart-Tactor Contactors
Sensata Technologies announced the availability of the new GXC and MXC series of Smart-Tactor contactors with CAN bus communication, which the company says provide data for improved system performance, reliability and diagnostics in military, battery system, energy storage, commercial vehicle and industrial applications. Built on the GX and MX series from Sensata’s GIGAVAC product brand, this new series of
Booming demand, strained supply and delivering data with Hendrickson’s new CEO, Pres.
Conventional 2022 trucking industry predictions basically boil down to, “Meet the New Year, same as the old year.” At least in the first quarter to through the first half, strong demand will continue, as well supply constraints. We’ve heard it from ACT Research, and Hendrickson’s newly appointed president and CEO, Matt Joy, doubled down on
The past, present and future of truck technology
Only in retrospect does technology become a revolution. It’s development is often more of an evolution–the next logical step from the previous one taken. Consider the current trajectory of automated trucks, for example, that grew out of cruise control and lane departure warnings. Today, we have adaptive cruise control and active lane assist that leverage
HERE, Goodyear enable predictive tire maintenance
HERE Technologies announced that its location services are being integrated into Goodyear Total Mobility fleet management solution. The fleet management solution combines data from Goodyear’s Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with HERE location services. With HERE location services, fleet operators and Goodyear service providers can localize a vehicle in need of a service or road
TireView TPMS kits by P.S.I. now available through Aurora Parts and Service Dealer Network
Pressure Systems International (P.S.I.) has launched a Dealer Direct Ship Program for its TireView Tire Pressure Monitoring System and accessory components through the Aurora Parts and Service Dealer Network. TireView by P.S.I. offers tire management solutions for trucks, tractors, and trailers of all sizes and configurations, the company noted. TireView simplifies the pre-and post-trip inspections
