Telematics

Noregon launches road compliance assessment feature
“At a time when retaining drivers is more difficult than ever, ensuring they always have a safe, healthy, and compliant vehicle is a major incentive to keep great drivers with your organization,” says Jason Hedman, Noregon product manager.
November 16, 2023
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Aperia introduces vehicle asset tracking service
Aperia Technologies announces the introduction of vehicle asset tracking as a part of the Halo Tire Management platform.
November 14, 2023
Halo inflation device
Mitchell 1 adds ABS, engine, transmission identification to TruckSeries
"We spend a lot of time with customers to ensure that TruckSeries is user-friendly and meets their expectations. Sometimes we hear about tasks that cause a minor bump in the road, and addressing these issues is a priority for us," says Kristy Coffman.
October 31, 2023
A man wearing a hat works on a truck with a tablet. The tablet's face shows the TruckSeries software with ID tags.
New product releases
NEXIQ's newest update support post-2013 Cummins engines
NEXIQ Technologies on Monday released eTechnician 2.10, which enables the PC-based solution to provide calibration support for EPA 2013 and newer Cummins engine models.
October 23, 2023
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Telematics
Clarience debuts data platform, teases future enhancements
Clarience Technologies is now making its Fus1on data platform commercially available to customers external to the company, while concurrently expanding its capabilities as the company already begins work on Fus1on 2.0.
October 16, 2023
Fus1on from Clarience Technologies logo
Telematics
Cummins, industry partners launch telematics software
"We believe there is a better way for the industry to advance digital technologies by removing much of the costly and time-consuming development efforts that most companies experience when bringing new telematics applications and features to market."
October 16, 2023
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New product releases
Volvo, Mack launch fleet management portals
Volvo Connect and Mack Connect provide a digital suite of state-of-the-art services, analytics and reports for fleets, including fuel consumption, idle time, vehicle speed, and seat belt and location information.
October 16, 2023
A tablet displaying the Volvo Connect fleet management portal held in a pair of hands in a brightly lit room.
New product releases
NEXIQ upgrades eTechnician to support new Detroit engines
NEXIQ Technologies has released of eTechnician 2.9, which enables the PC-based solution to provide bi-directional diagnostic support for Detroit Diesel engines through the model year 2024.
October 5, 2023
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Telematics
ADAS systems encompass all kinds of systems; that's good for safety, may be tough for a diagnosis
Stability systems, braking systems, cameras and radar all require precise calibration to work at their best.
September 19, 2023
A technician adjusts an ADAS sensor on the front of a truck.
Supplier Updates
Eaton to be global distributor of Traxen iQ-Cruise system
Eaton announced Thursday an exclusive global alliance with Michigan-based technology developer Traxen to sell, distribute, service, and provide installation support for their cutting-edge iQ-Cruise system
September 14, 2023
Driver using Traxen iQ-Cruise system
Service and repair
Association of Diesel Specialists set right to repair positions
The Board of Directors of the Association of Diesel Specialists (ADS) adopted a formal Right to Repair position for the association during its July 14, 2023, board meeting.
August 1, 2023
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Telematics
What drives customers to consider third-party telematics devices
Netradyne
Nearly half (44%) of responders to a recent Randall Reilly survey said they do not renew their OEM telematics services because they have “other processes in place and [the OEM solution] was redundant.”
July 10, 2023
Noregon's TripVision
Telematics
NEXIQ boosts support for Hino Trucks
NEXIQ Technologies announced Wednesday the release of eTechnician 2.8, which enables the PC-based solution to provide bi-directional diagnostic support for Hino Trucks.
June 21, 2023
NEXIQ eTechnician
Telematics
TripVision now available through CalAmp
Noregon and CalAmp announced Tuesday the completion of a major milestone in their partnership that will bring remote diagnostic capabilities to thousands of fleets.
June 6, 2023
CalAmp
Supplier Updates
Eaton adds Cummins powertrain fault codes to IntelliConnect
"Beyond just reading transmission and engine codes, our combined vehicle systems experts create comprehensive fault code action plans that provide the recommended course of action," says Bobby Robinette, Eaton.
May 23, 2023
A screenshot from Eaton's IntelliConnect system showing a powertrain fault.
Telematics
Eaton integrates Cummins fault codes into its remote diagnostic tech
Eaton’s IntelliConnect with Cummins engine diagnostic capability is now available in North America, Central America and South America.
May 23, 2023
IntelliConnect Cummins Engine SAR
Telematics
What fleets are saying about remote diagnostics
Netradyne
According to a February survey of more than 400 truck drivers and fleet professionals, only 15% of survey responders claim they operate any trucks equipped with a telematics technology that is not an electronic logging device.
May 22, 2023
Connected vehicle technology
Telematics
Azuga, Advantix team up for telematics partnership
Azuga telematics gear will now ship with Advantix SmartSIMs on board.
May 10, 2023
Azuga
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Late-model depreciation gently slowing for used trucks
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