Vnomics’ True Fuel Part Two: Good Jim

  PITTSFORD, NY — Since you can’t physically sit beside your drivers all day, observing and coaching their driving habits and performance, some sort of monitoring tool can be…

Vnomics’ True Fuel Part One: Bad Jim

PITTSFORD, NY -- Since you can't physically sit beside your drivers all day, observing and coaching their driving habits and performance, some sort of monitoring tool can be quite useful. However, if drivers see such devices as annoying or impeding their ability to drive the truck, they won't happily accept the intrusion.

Telematics for legacy Volvos

Legacy Volvo trucks that are equipped with EPA 2010-or-newer Volvo engines will soon be able to leverage the power of telematics through a new partnership with Geotab.

Portable trailer cam for backing

Backing into a dock or narrow street can be a challenge, but FLO Components is offering support with a new portable TrailerCam.

Next-generation GPS from Rand McNally

Rand McNally has unveiled a fifth generation of its Global Positioning System in the form of the TND 740, enabling over-the-air updates among other features.

Navistar telematics with ELD

Navistar has unveiled its new OnCommand Connection Telematics, including hardware and software to support all Class 6-8 trucks with J1939 or J1708 diagnostic ports. While the existing OnCommand Connection linked 300,000 vehicles, the new offering will be offered to those who have not used telematics in the past, the company says.

In-cab ELD hardware

From EROAD comes a permanent in-vehicle device

Intelligent trailer module

Haldex has unveiled its new Intelligent Trailer Control Module (ITCM), increasing the communication speeds and functionality available through Antilock Braking Systems.

Maintenance software for smaller fleets

TMW has unveiled a new maintenance management software package for fleets that manage up to 150 pieces of equipment.

Parts room app

Are you managing a parts room? TMW Systems has an app for that.

Mack increases uptime

New over-the-air software updates and a free trial of the Telogis Fleet management tool

Route optimization improved

Omnitracs' Roadnet Anywhere v4.4 introduces new tools that illuminate potential and optimal savings

RoadLog installation kit

An installation kit portfolio with a new range of 9-pin green connectors allows VDO RoadLog owners to run a single platform in mixed fleets

Roadnet Anywhere updated

Omnitracs' Roadnet Anywhere v4.4 introduces tools that illuminate potential, optimal savings through route optimization

McLeod updates software

McLeod Software recently released Version 16.2 of flagship products LoadMaster Enterprise and PowerBroker, with new business process automation tools