Kenworth TruckTech+ Remote Diagnostics introduced an extended subscription coverage option for customers who forego an extended engine warranty plan for their new Kenworth Class 8 models with Paccar MX or Cummins engines.
Kenworth is adding the TruckTech+ Remote Diagnostics system as an option for its medium-duty conventional trucks.
Peterbilt is making Bendix Wingman collision mitigation technology and SmartLinq remote diagnostics available on several medium-duty truck models.
Zonar and Cummins are offering joint customers Cummins Connected Diagnostics with Connected Advisor, two wireless uptime technologies that are included with Cummins engines.
Volvo says its new partnership with SAS will provide greater capabilities for its Remote Diagnostic customers.
Both OEMs say remote programming of software takes less than 20 minutes, providing significant time savings when compared with taking trucks out of service to perform needed updates.
Navistar has made its integrated OnCommand Connection Telematics solution available for purchase. It includes OnCommand Connection Telematics, Advanced Remote Diagnostics, and Electronic Driver Log.
Penske Truck Leasing has announced the rollout of its new connected fleet data platform, which allows it to connect its systems with virtually any truck and engine configuration or telematics service provider.
In the long run, technology will exert inexorable downward pressure on overall fleet size and will eliminate altogether the need for some fleet vehicles. Despite this, fleet management will survive, albeit in a smaller capacity, and, most likely, in a completely different form than what we know today.
Eaton recently launched IntelliConnect, a suite of connected solutions designed to improve uptime and efficiency. The initial module in the suite provides near real-time monitoring of vehicle fault codes.