Michelin Connected Fleet powered by Nextraq, a subsidiary of Michelin North America, specializing in data-driven fleet management solutions, has expanded its Trailer Premium offer, building on proven success in collaboration with Penn Tank Lines.

This advanced solution is designed to give Class 7 and 8 fleet operators a competitive edge by transforming trailer maintenance from reactive to proactive. By leveraging real-time pressure and temperature monitoring, the Trailer Premium offer detects metrics that affect tire longevity and alerts fleet managers to situations requiring tire inspection and/or preventive maintenance.

Real-World Success: Penn Tank Lines

As one of the first major North American fleets to adopt the Trailer Premium solution, Penn Tank Lines has demonstrated the tangible impact of Michelin Connected Fleet’s insights on daily operations.

By integrating this technology, the company has strengthened its ability to proactively manage risk, resulting in a 43% year-over-year reduction in tire-related unplanned downtime expenses and improved asset performance.

The Michelin Connected Fleet Trailer Premium solution combines three decades of tire expertise with advanced telematics to deliver real-time visibility that helps Penn Tank Lines reduce costs and drive operational excellence.

This directly supports Penn Tank’s mission to be the leader in reinventing high-quality delivery by providing accurate, actionable data insights, increasing proactive maintenance, and driving efficiency across the fleet.

“Partnering with Michelin Connected Fleet aligns directly with our commitment to innovation and safety,” said Vince Sciotti, Penn Tank Line’s director of fleet maintenance. “Its technology supports our S.A.F.E. mission by helping us protect our drivers and our fleet. It also enables us to deliver reliable service to our customers and operate responsibly within the communities we serve.”

Comprehensive Fleet Integration

The health of the tire and trailer is a cornerstone of the Michelin Connected Fleet Trailer Premium package. This solution provides fleet managers with a holistic, real-time view of their assets, with flexible deployment options to meet diverse operational needs.

By combining Michelin’s tire expertise with cutting-edge telematics, Michelin Connected Fleet said the Trailer Premium offer ensures that Class 7 and 8 trailers remain compliant.

Providing Fleet Management Solutions

Founded by Michelin, Michelin Connected Fleet provides fleet management solutions that help customers reduce operating costs, enhance productivity, and drive enhanced tire performance through connected insights.

Michelin Connected Fleet offers the tools and information that fleet operators and managers need to easily manage their fleets on a day-to-day basis and transform their operational efficiency.

Michelin Connected Fleet said it acts as a true partner. Its team of experts work alongside customers to analyze mobility data and turn insights into actions that reduce costs, improve productivity, and reduce downtime.