Trailers, Trucks Thermo King making telematics standard October 3, 2023 Thermo King is making its TracKing telematics offering standard on new APUs and trailer and large truck refrigeration units beginning in January 2024. Both the hardware…
Video Orbcomm releases ‘smart’ two-way dashcam October 3, 2023 Orbcomm is now offering service fleets the option of smart road- and driver-facing high-definition dashcams that feature night vision. The FM 6510 is well suited for fleets involved in home…
Trailers, Trucks Thermo King introduces premium telematics offering with machine learning September 28, 2023 Thermo King has launched its TracKing Pro Telematics offering, which it bills as a premium digital offering incorporating machine learning to estimate fuel usage and increase…
Software Mullen Automotive launches proprietary telematics platform September 19, 2023 Mullen Automotive has announced the launch of its in-house fleet telematics offering, Commercial Pulse. The electric vehicle maker says Commercial Pulse will offer a complete platform…
Technology How AI is transforming telematics September 18, 2023 Artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the hottest topics of the year. But in trucking, and more specifically telematics, is it a buzzword, a passing fad, or something more? And…
Software, Video Teletrac Navman debuts IQ Camera with AI August 15, 2023 Teletrac Navman has come out with a new TN360 IQ Camera, which it says uses artificial intelligence and powerful sensors to better understand driver behavior. The…
Software, Trailers Carrier Transicold setting up telematics reseller network August 3, 2023 Carrier Transicold is rolling out a BluEdge Partner Program to distribute its refrigerated container telematics products and services. The reseller channel will establish a global network…
Software Isaac Instruments releases smartphone app for drivers July 24, 2023 Isaac Instruments has released the Isaac Connect smartphone app for professional drivers. It’s billed as a companion app to the in-cab Isaac platform, aimed at helping…
Technology Telematics data helpful, but fleets could do more: Survey June 14, 2023 Telematics data is playing an ever-increasing role in trucking, but a majority of surveyed industry representatives believe their companies could still do more with the information. Seventy-three percent…
Business Management 5 ways to improve trailer utilization through telematics June 12, 2023 If the last couple years of snarled supply chains, equipment shortages, and inflation have taught us anything, it’s that the trailer has always been an underappreciated asset. While fleets have…
Tires/Wheels Halo Connect expands to final mile segment May 1, 2023 Aperia Technologies is bringing its Halo Connect predictive tire maintenance platform to the final mile. The company says it’s the first time predictive tire maintenance has…
Mobile and IT Paccar takes stake in Platform Science April 14, 2023 Truck and engine maker Paccar has made a strategic equity investment in telematics provider Platform Science. The equity investment builds on a partnership between the two companies, which integrates Platform…
Software Trimble Connect adds dwell time insights March 30, 2023 Trimble’s Connect Locations feature now allows fleets to track dwell times at customer facilities and other locations. Average dwell time metrics draw from a database of…
Trailers, Trucks Thermo King offers remote monitoring, roadside support March 15, 2023 Thermo King has opened a Remote Operating Center (ROC) to support its refrigeration units in the field. The system provides 24/7 roadside assistance for transport refrigeration…
Software Detroit adds video capture through Detroit Connect February 24, 2023 Detroit has added video capture to its Detroit Connect suite of driver assistance technologies. Detroit Connect Video Capture (DCVC) is a subscription-based option accessed through the…
