Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure provide a network control center that coordinates candidate vehicles suited for platooning based at least in part on the hours of service (HOS) requirements, customer constraints, and service time of each candidate vehicle. Further, the network control center may integrate a navigation system that incorporates one or more of the above factors to manage logistics associated with platooning vehicles.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure provide a network control center that coordinates candidate vehicles suited for platooning based at least in part on the hours of service (HOS) requirements, customer constraints, and service time of each candidate vehicle. Further, the network control center may integrate a navigation system that incorporates one or more of the above factors to manage logistics associated with platooning vehicles.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure provide a network control center that coordinates candidate vehicles suited for platooning based at least in part on the hours of service (HOS) requirements, customer constraints, and service time of each candidate vehicle. Further, the network control center may integrate a navigation system that incorporates one or more of the above factors to manage logistics associated with platooning vehicles.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to optimizing vehicle driver performance and route travel. Specifically, tracking an activity level, such as a number of steps of a fleet vehicle driver may enable a fleet management system to increase both an efficiency of a particular fleet vehicle driver and an overall efficiency of the entire fleet. As such, the present disclosure provides for the determination of inefficiencies in a fleet vehicle driver stop location, and optimizes the routes for each fleet vehicle in a fleet management system based on the tracked information.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure provide a network control center that coordinates candidate vehicles suited for platooning based at least in part on the hours of service (HOS) requirements, customer constraints, and service time of each candidate vehicle. Further, the network control center may integrate a navigation system that incorporates one or more of the above factors to manage logistics associated with platooning vehicles.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to one or more improved systems for identifying trailer(s) associated with a tractor using wireless signals emitted from a plurality of wireless transmitters attached to one or more trailers. Such techniques are advantageous over current systems because of the lack of proprietary hardware requirements and the convenience of being able to readily identify trailers prior to physically attaching to the trailer. Specifically, the present disclosure uses a plurality of wireless transmitters (of any type, e.g., Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, etc.) that may be synchronized such that each transmitter may periodically transmit identification (ID) information associated with the trailer. A computer device, such as an in-cab telematics device and/or mobile device associated with the tractor, may receive and process signals from the plurality of transmitters in order to identify and locate the trailer.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to optimizing vehicle driver performance and route travel. Specifically, tracking an activity level, such as a number of steps of a fleet vehicle driver may enable a fleet management system to increase both an efficiency of a particular fleet vehicle driver and an overall efficiency of the entire fleet. As such, the present disclosure provides for the determination of inefficiencies in a fleet vehicle driver stop location, and optimizes the routes for each fleet vehicle in a fleet management system based on the tracked information.

Abstract: A method and apparatus is configured for calibrating a fluid retarder 155 in a transmission system. The transmission system may include an engine 120 connected to a transmission 135 through a driveshaft 118, or power input shaft. The driveshaft is mechanically connected to the fluid retarder 155. The fluid retarder includes a rotor 162 mechanically connected to the driveshaft 118, and a retarder valve 175 adapted to enable fluid flow across the rotor 162. The method includes the steps of delivering a valve command to the retarder valve, determining a speed of the engine, and calibrating the retarder valve in response to the engine speed, and the valve command.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for calibrating a fluid retarder 155 in a transmission system. The transmission system may include an engine 120 connected to a transmission 135 through a driveshaft 118, or power input shaft. The driveshaft is mechanically connected to the fluid retarder 155. The fluid retarder includes a rotor 162 mechanically connected to the driveshaft 118, and a retarder valve 175 adapted to enable fluid flow across the rotor 162. The method includes the steps of delivering a valve command to the retarder valve, determining a speed of the engine, and calibrating the retarder valve in response to the engine speed, and the valve command.