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The basics of tire inflation
Under-inflation causes additional belt flex and generates heat, which is the root cause of most tire failures.
December 12, 2016
Business
Unlocking MPG: new tech helps fleets, drivers reach max fuel potential
True Fuel uses “unsupervised” machine learning to find the optimal amount of fuel a vehicle requires to do the work, at any time.
December 8, 2016
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Tracking technicians: software helps shops get their money’s worth
Having the right information and software tools is a necessary step to more fully optimize labor resources.
November 18, 2016
Business
FleetWave software integrates with NAPA for managing parts, maintenance
The integration helps fleets to increase efficiency when processing, managing and tracking parts.
November 18, 2016
Business
Kenworth updates TruckTech+, announces new 52-inch sleeper option for T680 Advantage
Kenworth announced TruckTech+ Service Management, an update to its remote diagnostics system that allows fleet managers to monitor the status of a truck service or repair in real time. It also provides the truck’s service history, parts catalog, chassis information and service bulletins to allow technicians to more quickly diagnose and solve maintenance issues. “We […]
October 2, 2016
Business
FedEx Freight’s Eric Vos repeats as SuperTech champ
Eric Vos of FedEx Freight was the repeat winner this year, taking home top honors Wednesday from TMC’s fall meeting in Raleigh, N.C.
September 21, 2016
Business
TMC adds trailer competition track for TMCSuperTech
The track will include 21 stations including a written test and a number of skill-specific stations.
July 27, 2016
Business
Ryder to provide diesel tech training to transitioning military vets
Ryder has announced it will begin a pilot program this month that will provide hands-on diesel technician training to military veterans exiting the military.
July 12, 2016
Business
Fleetio adds mobile app to web-based fleet management system
Drivers can use the app to perform vehicle inspections, report issues and log fuel from a smartphone or tablet.
July 7, 2016
Business
Dossier Systems brings telematics data from PeopleNet to fleet maintenance
The integration will provide meter and diagnostic trouble code (DTC) data from PeopleNet telematics
June 22, 2016
Business
Fleetio adds purchase order module for asset management software
Fleetio released a digital purchase order (PO) module that it says allows users to streamline their approval and payment processes.
June 3, 2016
Business
Mitchell 1 to provide maintenance, repair software to First Vehicle Services
The agreement gives First Vehicle Services technicians access to Mitchell 1’s TruckSeries and ProDemand software programs.
May 18, 2016
Business
Carestream Health awards Element fleet management as supplier of the year
Element Financial Corporation, a fleet management and equipment finance company, announced its fleet management business received the supplier of the year award at Carestream Health’s annual supplier conference. Carestream Health Inc. is a provider of IT solutions and dental and medical imaging systems serving customers and markets with operations in over 170 countries worldwide. Element […]
May 10, 2016
Business
GPS Insight integrates tracking, DTC alerts with Fleetio maintenance software
The companies say the data integration allows Fleetio customers to receive automated odometer readings and Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Alerts.
April 25, 2016
Business
Dossier Systems rolls out new version of fleet maintenance software
The most visible feature is a new notification system called Active Alerts, which alerts personnel such as drivers, operators, fleet managers, and dispatchers about events and status changes.
April 25, 2016
Business
TA/Petro rebrands truck repair program under newly expanded TA Truck Service
TravelCenters of America, parent company of TA and Petro truck stops, announced March 31 at the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville it is combining all of its truck maintenance services under one umbrella, a rebranded TA Truck Service.
April 1, 2016
Business
Taking care of defects: making use of electronic DVIRs
Telematics providers are extending DVIR functionality outside the cab with mobile devices and apps for the vehicle inspection process.
March 21, 2016
Business
EBE Technologies releases vehicle maintenance software
The company describes VMS as an integrated suite for carriers to manage all aspects of their internal or outsourced maintenance operations.
March 1, 2016
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