• Peterbilt announces SmartNav enhancements during Trimble’s 2018 in.sight user conference + expo

    Peterbilt announces SmartNav enhancements during Trimble’s 2018 in.sight user conference + expo
    Sept. 12, 2018
    2 min read
    Trucker 8208 Link Petesmartlinq

    Peterbilt Motors Co announced enhancements to the Peterbilt SmartNav system that include the PeopleNet app fully integrated into the SmartNav display, eliminating the need for PeopleNet users to wire and install a secondary device.

    The integration includes an ethernet connection for enhanced data security, the ability to use the app for electronic logging device functionality and integration of fleet management systems for Peterbilt customers.

    “Peterbilt commits a significant amount of time and resources to researching the driver environment,” said Kim Lawton, medium duty and technology marketing manager, Peterbilt Motors Company. “Removing the need for a secondary device to handle fleet management and logging device functionality improves cab ergonomics and is a testament to Peterbilt’s dedication to the driver.”

    Garland Jackson, senior vice-president and general manager, OEMs/Channels for Trimble's Transportation Mobility Division, added: "For more than four years, PeopleNet and Trimble have partnered with Peterbilt to deliver factory-fit solutions that help fleets increase performance and efficiency. With the incorporation of the PeopleNet app into the SmartNav display, Peterbilt can now offer fleet customers seamless access to Trimble’s latest fleet mobility solutions in a factory installed solution.”

    Also available in the updated display is the Peterbilt TruckCare Roadside Assistance app. The integrated Android based application is standard on the SmartNav display and connects to the drivers phone via Bluetooth. The application can directly dial the Peterbilt TruckCare call center for 24/7 roadside assistance.

    “With the incorporation of these systems, Peterbilt customers now a have a fully integrated business management solution with SmartNav,” Lawton said. “Peterbilt’s goal is to give customers and drivers the tools they need to complete their jobs in the most user-friendly way possible.”

    Having the PeopleNet and TruckCare Roadside Assistance apps at the fingertips of the driver is a direct reflection of Peterbilt’s willingness and dedication to work with customers to increase safety and productivity.”

    These enhancements to SmartNav will be available for order in November 2018.

    Voice your opinion!

    To join the conversation, and become an exclusive member of FleetOwner, create an account today!

    Sign up for our free eNewsletters

    Latest from In the Cab

    Josh Fisher | FleetOwner
    Wade Seaburg, chief revenue officer of Dragonfly Energy, explained how the Dragonfly IntelLigence technology works during a press conference at the American Trucking Associations’ 2024 Management Conference & Exhibition in Nashville, Tennessee.
    With a new app and smart technology, drivers and fleets can see how the lithium batteries powering their APUs will maintain enough charge to power them through entire rest periods...
    Isaac Instruments
    The position of an ELD is prime real estate for a portable computer that interfaces with a fleet's transportation management system.
    The ELD in a truck cabin can go far beyond just logging hours—it is a prime opportunity for a device that can improve safety and efficiency.
    "Yellowstone" | Paramount
    When Kevin Costner is not playing John Dutton on 'Yellowstone,' he's writing and narrating stories about America's lesser known past for the app he co-founded, HearHere.
    Listening to Kevin Costner wax poetic and brutally honest about America’s past is just one reason to use the HearHere Road Companion app on long hauls.