Truck Paper Telematics Blog Archive

    Sandhills’ Flexible Sales Strategies Let You Tune Your Approach For The Best ROI
    Posted On: March 12, 2026
    Sandhills' flexible sales strategies help you sell the way you need to. ...
    Kenworth & Platform Science Announce Partnership To Integrate Innovative Virtual Vehicle Solution In Kenworth Trucks
    Posted On: January 19, 2023
    “Fleets will benefit from enhanced operating efficiencies through access to software solutions, real-time vehicle data, and third party applications directly from their connected Kenworth trucks,” says Kenworth General Manager and Paccar VP Kevin Baney. ...
    Freightliner Introduces Business Class M2 & Vocational SD Series Plus Models
    Posted On: September 21, 2022
    The new Plus models have upgraded interiors and can be spec’d with many of the same high-end safety and driver assistance features found in Freightliner’s flagship Cascadia trucks. ...
    Virtual Vehicle Platform Simplifies Fleet Management, Currently Available On Late-Model Freightliner Cascadias
    Posted On: November 10, 2021
    Daimler Trucks North America is partnering with Platform Science to introduce Virtual Vehicle and is the first OEM to integrate its factory-installed telematics though the platform. ...
    International Rolling Out Over-The-Air Updates & Calibrations For Cummins X15 Engines In LT, LoneStar Trucks
    Posted On: June 1, 2021
    Customers with Cummins X15-powered LT and LoneStar trucks can conduct secure, wireless, approved motor calibrations and parameter programming to remotely optimize their engine control modules. ...
    Lytx DriveCam Safety Technology Now A Factory Option For All Volvo Trucks
    Posted On: May 12, 2021
    A key component in Volvo’s Towards Zero Accidents initiative, DriveCam can help to increase driver safety and highlight ways to improve operational efficiency and DOT compliance. ...
    Great Dane Launches FleetPulseGO, A GPS-Based Telematics Solution Designed For Pre-Owned Trailers
    Posted On: April 2, 2021
    The new telematics solution complements Great Dane’s FleetPulsePRO smart trailers and extends the usefulness of the trailer manufacturer’s FleetPulse system even further. ...
    IVECO ON Now Offers Over The Air Update Feature; Easy For Drivers, Efficient For Fleet Managers
    Posted On: March 31, 2021
    The feature lets drivers initiate updates when it’s convenient, requiring only a brief stop for a few minutes while the update occurs; the manufacturer says the process is as easy as updating apps on a mobile device. ...
    Mack’s Over The Air Remote Programming Service Now Provides Unlimited Parameter Updates
    Posted On: March 16, 2021
    A free two-year subscription to this OTA service comes standard on all new Mack truck purchases, but customers can request an extension once the initial subscription runs out. ...
    Driver-Activated Over-The-Air Updates Now Standard On Mack Anthem, Pinnacle & Granite Trucks
    Posted On: January 15, 2021
    The truck maker says that in preliminary tests, its fleet customers completed more than 500 OTA updates with zero issues, all in 13 minutes or less. ...
    International Truck Launches Intelligent Fleet Care Fleet Management Suite With Third-Party Telematics Provider Support
    Posted On: December 3, 2020
    A five-year subscription to Intelligent Fleet Care will come standard with International LT, RH, and Lonestar trucks ordered on or after December 15th of this year. ...
    IVECO ON Brings Together IVECO Service & Transport Solutions In One Platform
    Posted On: November 12, 2020
    The truck maker says the new collection of services turns IVECO vehicles into “into a platform that communicates and receives data in real time.” ...
    Keep Track Of All Your Equipment With Geo-Fencing In TelematicsPlus
    Posted On: October 27, 2020
    Tracking and monitoring equipment is easier than ever with the geo-fencing feature in TelematicsPlus, the cloud-based telematics hub for fleet managers, rental companies, contractors, and operators. ...
    Click To Sell Equipment Fast Using TelematicsPlus
    Posted On: October 22, 2020
    TelematicsPlus lets you put up trucks, trailers, and equipment for retail sale or auction with just a few clicks, putting the power of Machinery Trader, TractorHouse, Truck Paper, AuctionTime, and more at your fingertips at all times. ...
    TelematicsPlus Delivers Rolling Market Values For Your Entire Fleet
    Posted On: October 8, 2020
    TelematicsPlus was built to quickly manage all of the telematics-equipped machines in your fleet, no matter the brand or telematics platform. ...
    Navistar’s New Gateway Integrations Platform Consolidates Services From Several Telematics Providers
    Posted On: September 28, 2020
    Subscribers can access all their data through a single factory-installed device, with many more services coming in 2021. ...
    Volvo Trucks & Samsara To Develop Single-Source Telematics Platform
    Posted On: September 10, 2020
    The goal of the companies’ collaboration is providing enhanced connectivity technologies and services to drivers and fleet managers alike. ...
    Extended Kenworth TruckTech+ Remote Diagnostics Subscriptions Now Available For New Medium-Duty Trucks
    Posted On: August 4, 2020
    TruckTech+ is free for two years, after which customers have the option to extend coverage for a period ranging from six months up to three years. ...
    Mack Trucks Extends GuardDog Connect Access For Subscriptions Expiring Between May & December Of 2020
    Posted On: July 15, 2020
    Depending on the expiration date, users will continue to have access to the telematics service through the end of 2020 “or a minimum of three months, whichever is longer,” Mack explains. ...
    Navistar International Partners With Fleet Management Provider Samsara
    Posted On: July 14, 2020
    The agreement will allow Navistar International Trucks customers to seamlessly add Samsara solutions without the installation of additional vehicle hardware. ...
    TelematicsPlus: All Of Your Telematics Providers In A Single Portal
    Posted On: June 9, 2020
    This data portal’s seamless integration removes the barriers of managing equipment across multiple telematics sources, so you can make the fullest use of your operation’s machines. ...
    Navistar Unveils New Features & Solutions Coming To Its Suite Of Connectivity & Fleet Management Platforms
    Posted On: February 28, 2020
    International 360, Advanced Preventative Maintenance, and Navistar’s partnership with Love’s Travel Shops and Speedco are among the initiatives the truck maker touted at ATA’s TMC 20. ...
    Volvo Introduces New Driver Display Activation For Initiating Software Updates & Parameter Changes On The Fly
    Posted On: February 27, 2020
    The truck maker says driver-initiated software and parameter updates improve process time by an average of 50%. ...
    Mack Introduces New Driver-Activated Update Feature For Its Mack Over The Air Service
    Posted On: February 25, 2020
    The new feature will allow drivers to initiate updates anytime the key is in the ignition and the truck is parked, allowing parameter updates to be completed as quickly as 15 minutes in some cases. ...
    Volvo Trucks Reaches 200,000 Connected Trucks In North America
    Posted On: November 8, 2019
    When combined with the Volvo Group’s numbers of international connected trucks and connected construction equipment, the company boasts 1 million connected vehicles worldwide. ...
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    Volvo Increases Use Of Recycled Materials In New Heavy-Duty Truck Models
    Posted 6/25/2026
    Volvo Trucks has increased the use of recycled and renewable materials in its newest heavy-duty truck models, reflecting the company’s effort to reduce the environmental impact from truck manufacturing. ...
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    Used Trailer Inventory Down Year Over Year, Asking & Auction Values Up
    Posted 6/17/2026
    Watch our new Sandhills Global market report video for inventory and value trends affecting used heavy- and medium-duty trucks on Sandhills platforms. ...
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    Sleeper Truck Values Firm Up As Inventory Continues To Soften
    Posted 6/17/2026
    Watch our new Sandhills Global market report video for inventory and value trends affecting used heavy- and medium-duty trucks on Sandhills platforms. ...
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    Truck VIN Guide Offers Fast, Free Lookup For Fast Track Iron Members
    Posted 6/15/2026
    Members of Fast Track Iron, Sandhills Global’s dynamic dealer network, receive exclusive access to the VIN Guide/Serial Number Guide, among many other perks. ...
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    Arrange Reliable Transport For Heavy-Haul Loads With FR8Star
    Posted 6/8/2026
    Securing shipping through Sandhills Global’s FR8Star service eliminates these unknowns, making it easier to finalize deals and get the critical equipment your buyers need to the jobsite without delay. ...
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    Reach Buyers Anywhere With International Truck Sales Platforms From Sandhills
    Posted 6/8/2026
    Sandhills Global offers local platforms for selling used trucks and trailers in nearly every region in the world. ...
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    Unlock Local & Global Truck Sales With Truck Paper
    Posted 6/5/2026
    Truck Paper is Sandhills’ flagship brand for new and used commercial trucks and trailers, with a weekly U.S. publication, a website, and a mobile app. ...
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    Attract Buyers With Sandhills-Hosted Websites For Truck Sellers
    Posted 6/4/2026
    When you choose Sandhills Global as your website host, you get an expertly crafted, mobile-friendly site designed to showcase your company, inventory, and services with features tailored to your industry. ...
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    Reach Serious Truck & Trailer Buyers Directly With Email Blasts
    Posted 6/4/2026
    Whether promoting specific trucks for sale, announcing a special promotion, or building brand awareness, email blasts deliver messages quickly and efficiently. ...
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    What's New At Sandhills Global
    Posted 6/4/2026
    Find out about the latest Sandhills features and news, including the new Bloomberg/Sandhills dealer survey, the new parts hub, Hot Lists, and more. ...
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