Bridgestone Americas announced that it has hit the milestone of more than 200 million annual tire pressure readings in 2023 in the U.S. This figure represents the company’s highest yearly total for tire pressure readings across its truck and bus radial (TBR) and off-the-road (OTR) segments. Related Articles - Lytx reports 9.5% uptick in fleet road risks - Using AI to capture tire data, control costs and reduce downtime - Plus releases PlusProtect AI safety technology
The technology behind Bridgestone Fleet Care combines hardware with a software application, the company said. This system is designed to enable fleet operators to address tire-related issues, aiming to reduce maintenance, minimize downtime and enhance driver safety. Users of this service can access data, including tire inflation pressure and temperature, to monitor the condition of each tire throughout its lifecycle. kty sensor measure
“It is exciting to see Bridgestone’s Fleet Care’s tire monitoring service integrate with many fleets and customers across the market,” said Jon Kimpel, president of advanced tire solutions at Bridgestone Mobility Solutions. “As a result, customers have begun to experience the benefits of this technology as part of a tire program through Bridgestone.”
Commercial fleets using this technology have reported improvements in efficiency and cost savings, attributed to the real-time, data-driven insights provided by the system, Bridgestone said. For example, in Yakima, Washington, the city has installed over 225 sensors on 22 vehicles, resulting in nearly 6 million sensor readings. This implementation has led to a 98% reduction in road service for Yakima’s waste fleet and a daily time savings of one to two hours by using the mobile app to monitor air pressure.
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Phillips says the Rear-Vu Backup Camera offers low latency, a 170-degree wide angle and over 50 feet visibility.
Phillips Industries launched its Rear-Vu Backup Camera for the commercial trucking industry. Phillips says Rear-Vu is designed to be equipped to any trailer, and features a proprietary WiFi connection that extends more than 70 ft.
Phillips tells us Rear-Vu integrates with any ELD navigation system, with automatic over-the-air firmware updates. Additionally, the company says the camera has a 170-degree wide viewing angle, more than 50 ft. of visibility behind the trailer and ultra-low latency of less than 0.25 seconds for real-time viewing. It can also be used continuously while driving, allowing drivers to monitor traffic behind them.
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