Hard Working Trucks Staff (HWT)Trucks5 reasons why truck navigation is growingNearly all companies that supply mobile fleet management systems have moved to the Android platform within the last four years. Some offer it as an option; for others it is their only option. Many devices on the road today still use a Windows environment, but the main drawback of these more traditional platforms is the […]September 22, 2015ProductsNew drive tire retread from Oliver RubberOliver Rubber’s PD Drive is an open-shouldered drive-position retread for line-haul and regional applications and has been verified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s SmartWay program for low rolling resistance. The company’s proprietary tread compounding is engineered to resist wear, while the open shoulder is designed for increased traction. Suited for single- and tandem-axle tractors, […]September 22, 2015HomeJourney managementA lot of variables go into creating safe routes, especially during the final mile. Truck navigation apps can be set up to give drivers very specific, location-based instructions as they cross a virtual boundary called a geofence. When a truck approaches a loading or unloading site, for example, the apps can read off a set […]September 22, 2015HomeRapid developmentAs suppliers have come out with new Android platforms, navigation is one of the first third party apps that they make available within their own, private “Play” stores. This was the case when Zonar released its 2020 Android tablet with ALK’s CoPilot Truck in 2014. PeopleNet recently announced new Android-based devices with availability of CoPilot […]September 22, 2015HomeCustomizableNo fleet owner wants drivers to be hopping between apps while a vehicle is in motion. Minimizing distractions is one reason that led ALK Technologies to build an extensive integration kit for its CoPilot Truck navigation app. Third party software developers can wrap information from their own dispatch, hours of service, driver performance and other […]September 22, 2015HomeCompatibility“Plug and play” is not a term that is usually associated with mission-critical business applications. Navigation has traditionally been a stand-alone app, but today it comes with pre-built integrations with mobile and back-office fleet management systems. Telogis Navigation, for example, is one of several integrated components of Telogis’ cloud-based “location intelligence platform” that includes route […]September 22, 2015HomeAlready includedSome suppliers offer navigation as a centerpiece of their mobile platforms. Rand McNally, for instance, offers a stand-alone GPS navigation device called the IntelliRoute TND. The company includes the navigation software in its Windows and Android fleet devices. Its HD 100 device enables all of its applications — messaging, electronic logs, navigation and more — […]September 22, 2015HomePart IIA future with fleets? If one takes a step back and looks at the entire heavy-duty market, it’s easy to see a vibrant customer base for manual gearboxes, says Mack’s Stu Russoli. “If you draw a line between highway and vocational trucks, you will see two fairly distinct sets of priorities and needs for manual […]September 22, 2015VocationalPlumbing, HVAC business converts fleet to autogasHal Smith launched Halco as a plumbing and HVAC contractor in 1984, and his business has been constantly evolving ever since. Today, a plumbing and HVAC contractor, Halco is a $25 million company with 175 employees, specializing in home performance work and renewable energy in Upstate New York. With this emphasis on sustainability and energy […]September 21, 2015VocationalNew trailers from Kalyn SiebertKalyn Siebert introduces its new low-profile Phoenix hydraulic sliding axle trailer and a new scraper neck option for the commercial and extreme hydraulic removable gooseneck (HRG) trailer. The new low-profile Phoenix Hydraulic Sliding Axle has been engineered with load maximization in mind and is geared toward all segments of the hauling industry, including construction, transportation, agriculture, and […]September 21, 2015Previous PagePage 125 of 145Next PageTop StoriesAlternative powerTrump’s emissions rollback: What motor carriers & private fleets must knowWhile the trucking industry gains temporary relief from complex mandates, fleet managers must now navigate significant uncertainty, balancing the outcome of litigation against ongoing market demands for sustainability.Alternative powerABF Freight: Tesla Semi 'generally matched' diesel trucks in 3-week pilotWorkforceUnique requirements for hiring truck driversBusinessCost per mile dips slightly thanks to fuel prices, truck and trailer payments soarBusinessTexas Supreme Court overturns nuclear verdict against Werner
