Telematics

Peterbilt and Kenworth launching new digital ecosystem

The new services will leverage Platform Science's Virtual Vehicle platform that enables customers to access fleet management functionality, ELD capabilities, truck-specific navigation and third-party applications directly from their vehicles.

January 19, 2023

Peterbilt SmartLINQ

ConMet, Stephens Pneumatics partner for tank trailers

"The ConMet Digital services complement our high level of expertise, reliability and service that our clients have come to associate with the Stephens name," says Stephens Pneumatics President Stan Stephens.

January 10, 2023

Stephens Con Met

Lightning eMotors launches free Fleet Planner tool

"Our virtual Fleet Planner takes the guesswork out of vehicle selection and provides personalized and understandable EV information based on the fleet's unique needs," says Nick Bettis, vice president of marketing and sales operations.

January 4, 2023

AI safety technology aims to flip the script on driver coaching

A recent Netradyne survey of small- to medium-sized fleets shows that 69% have considered imposing monetary fines to address negative driving behavior, but Netradyne is trying to change that narrative with AI that reinforces positive driving behavior.

December 9, 2022

Netradyne Greenzone driver scorecard

HDA Truck Pride, Diesel Laptops to partner

“HDA Truck Pride is the largest independent provider of parts and services to the commercial vehicle aftermarket and together we can help an even wider range of customers," says Diesel Laptops Founder and CEO Tyler Robertson.

November 17, 2022

Logos from HDA Truck Pride and Diesel Laptops

Noregon releases major upgrades for JPRO Professional

JPRO is Noregon’s in-shop diagnostic and troubleshooting application for all makes and models of commercial vehicles.

November 16, 2022

JPRO diagnostic system

Kenworth, Peterbilt update remote diagnostic subscription options

Paccar's truck brands have enhanced the accessibility of the remote diagnostic solutions — Kenworth's TruckTech+ and Peterbilt's SmartLINQ.

October 31, 2022

Peterbilt SmartLINQ

Geotab adds Phillips Connect's StealthNet and SolarNet solutions to marketplace

Geotab and Phillips Connect announced Tuesday that StealthNet and SolarNet asset tracking and management solutions are now available through the Geotab Marketplace Order Now program.

October 18, 2022

Trimble, Navistar integration streamlines outsourced maintenance process

Connected maintenance is part of Trimble's broader Connect and Scale 2025 strategy, which is centered on building cloud platforms to streamline the industry lifecycle of transportation from procurement to planning to execution.

August 16, 2022

Trimble TMT Fleet Maintenance

Noregon releases newest JPRO update

Noregon released JPRO Professional 2022 v2 on Wednesday, the second major update of the year for its popular in-shop diagnostic and troubleshooting tool.

July 20, 2022

Noregon JPRO in use

Navistar, Motive Partner to Offer Robust Telematics Data

The partnership connects Motive's Automated Operations Platform with Navistar’s OnCommand Connection and Advanced Remote Diagnostics solutions.

July 12, 2022

semi truck on road

Carrier enhances trailer telematics platform

Carrier Transicold has rolled out new capabilities for its digital platform, now rebranded as Lynx Fleet, giving North American refrigerated trucking operations more comprehensive monitoring capabilities for their refrigerated trucks and trailers.

July 12, 2022

Carrier Transicold's Lynx Fleet Insights Display

Noregon announces newest enrollments in education program

Noregon has announced new enrollments in its Education Program. Noregon’s Education Program is a free service for diesel programs that gives institutions and its students training resources and access to the leading diagnostic and repair applications.

June 29, 2022

Noregon technicians using J-PRO in a service shop

Thermo King expands telematics capabilities, mobile app

Thermo King has expanded its ConnectedSuite portfolio of telematics offerings to bring greater flexibility and data sharing options to customer fleets.

June 13, 2022

Thermo King connected solutions vehicle illustration

Aftermarket service opportunities in predictive maintenance

While preventive maintenance has been commonplace for keeping trucks on the road, predictive maintenance has been gaining a greater foothold in the industry.

March 25, 2022

Noregon Systems' TripVision dashboard

Navistar, Platform Science to bring Virtual Vehicle solution to more trucks

The collaboration provides International Truck customers with access to a customizable platform that delivers an unlimited canvas to fleets, elevating their capabilities to innovate and utilize, manage and deploy digital applications.

March 22, 2022

Platofrom Science's Virtual Vehicle solution

Telematics providers innovate trailer technology to improve uptime, driver retention

Knowing trailer location, cargo status and other trailer details is “critical to make sure we are as efficient as possible and getting maximum utilization,” said Brown Trucking President Michael Silverwood.

March 18, 2022

BlackBerry Radar

ATD technology panel says prognostics are not that far away

Telematics and connected vehicle technologies available in the trucking industry will soon enable truck fleets and their OEM and dealer partners to use remote diagnostics and data analysis to predict component failures.

March 12, 2022

ATD technology panel

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White truck going down long hill

Used truck depreciation intensified in December

With new trucks finally hitting highways en masse and dealers eager to get out from under excessive inventory by year end, the used truck market saw a large dip in price last month, J.D. Power reported in its January 2023 Commercial Truck Guidelines.

Mergers and acquisitions roundup

Dealers and aftermarket groups busy in new year

Cummins-Meritor better together slide

Cummins offers update on Meritor integration

GenNext has opened nomination period for its 4 Under 40 Awards

Weldon Parts wins 2022 TPS Distributor of the Year

Weldon Parts earns 2022 Distributor of the Year Award

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