After a customer request for exactly this tool, Doran Manufacturing has entered into a collaborative project with PeopleNet to provide in-cab integration of tire-pressure monitoring with off-truck communication and fleet management capabilities.

The integrated system starts with the Doran 360 tire-pressure monitoring system and its potential to reduce tire-related repair and maintenance costs. The integration enables real-time tire-pressure data and low-pressure alarms to be transmitted off the truck back to the shop to minimize the dependence on the driver to resolve the issue, avoid costly roadside repairs, and improve the effectiveness of the tire repair and maintenance programs for fleets.

The Doran 360 systems are said to be designed for fleets of all sizes and equipment configurations, including drop-and-hook operations. Installation can be accomplished with no special tools in less than an hour, the company says. The high-impact nylon, valve-stem mounted sensors, with potting material inside, are said to have passed rigorous SAE tests by an independent accredited testing facility to ensure that they deliver long life and corrosion resistance, Doran says.