Truck fleet management resources and remote monitoring software
Proactively monitor your truck fleet to help maximize driver safety, vehicle uptime, and operational efficiency.
Trucking and industrial fleets depend on maximum uptime and exemplary performance to keep business moving. It’s why Cummins delivers cutting-edge technology and legendary service to trucking and equipment fleets around the world.
Every Cummins engine is purpose-built to help fleet managers stay ahead of the challenges of maintaining the fleet. Smart engines built for the future offer remote monitoring to gather data and analytics for proactive monitoring and maintenance.
Remote monitoring software is an indispensable tool for fleet managers and truck drivers. They can stay connected while taking full advantage of the data the trucks are producing in real-time to improve safety, improve performance and reduce costs.
Remote fleet monitoring software not only benefits carriers and truck drivers, but also provides Cummins with valuable data to improve current and future products.
What is truck fleet remote monitoring software?
Truck fleet remote monitoring software is a powerful technology that allows fleet managers to keep track of the maintenance status of vehicles and any issues that may arise, no matter where the vehicle is. This allows companies to access real-time data through an online portal to review the status of their fleet.
Discover more about what remote monitoring is and how it works in transportation.
How does remote truck fleet monitoring benefit drivers?
A key benefit of remote monitoring of truck fleets is driver safety. By staying on top of maintenance and responding quickly to developing problems in the various systems there are fewer breakdowns that put drivers in unsafe or uncomfortable situations.
Drivers also benefit from improved communication with fleet managers. Remote monitoring gives fleet managers real-time updates on deliveries across the enterprise. This allows them to plan the most efficient routes for drivers based on availability, traffic, weather and more.
This reduces the likelihood of missed deliveries, unnecessary wait times or breakdowns that affect a driver's ability to get home for the day.
How does truck fleet remote monitoring software benefit fleet managers?
One of the key benefits of remote monitoring software for truck fleets is increased visibility. With this technology, fleet managers can access detailed information about each vehicle in their fleet, including its location, fault alerts, and repair history to name a few.
This can help them identify areas where they can improve efficiency, such as optimizing routes or reducing idle time.
Integrated remote monitoring software tools empower fleet managers to precisely orchestrate event workflows for an entire fleet. This enables real-time adaptation to fleet conditions and shop availability, improving reliability and uptime by prioritizing repairs for when they are most needed.
By knowing where vehicles are, fleet managers can also redirect trucks to the closest service location well before a critical fault develops. By keeping a digital record of a vehicle's health history, maintenance personnel can work more effectively, as repeat symptoms can indicate root causes elsewhere in the engine.
In addition to these benefits, remote monitoring software can also help companies improve customer service. By providing real-time updates on delivery times and other information, companies can keep customers informed about the status of their shipments and reduce the likelihood of missed deliveries or other issues.
How can Fleet Managers remotely monitor and manage trucks?
Cummins' remote diagnostics and predictive service insights, or prognostics, provide real-time remote monitoring and advanced analytics. Prognostics can detect likely component failures before they occur, preventing unplanned downtime, reducing costs, and providing peace of mind. Access to real-time data and diagnostics also makes fleet maintenance management and scheduling easier to limit downtime.
- Truck fleet remote diagnostics, over-the-air programming and digital service tools: Track the health of your Cummins engine and manage assets remotely with Connected Solutions®.
- Truck fleet maintenance, service, and parts: Help maximize fleet uptime through the most respected service network in the world, Cummins QuickServe Online.
Truck fleet management tools
| Tool | Type | What it does | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accelera Diagnostics | Software | Diagnoses problems, stores historical info, modifies operating parameters | Accelera zero-emissions control modules |
| Acumen | Hardware + Platform | Connects equipment to Connected Solutions® for remote diagnostics and OTA updates | Fleet telematics and remote monitoring |
| CENSE™ | Software (ECM) | Enhanced engine protection; monitors and logs shutdowns | Off-highway engines |
| Connected Solutions Digital Suite | Platform | Remote diagnostics, OTA programming, digital service tools for remote truck fleet lifecycle management | Full fleet lifecycle management |
| Cummins Update Manager | Software | Manages software updates for Cummins products and features | Keeping Cummins software current |
| DESA | Software | Dynamically self-tests engine and aftertreatment, creates diagnostic logs | Complex engine and aftertreatment diagnostics |
| Guidanz® | Software / App | All-in-one service suite: diagnostics, triage, service event management | Service professionals, dealers, technicians |
| HOLSET E-Tool | Hardware + Software | Fault-finding, physical checks, and actuator calibration for VGT turbos | Authorized Holset Distributors only |
| INLINE® | Hardware Adapter | Translates ECM communications: connects PC or mobile to engine datalink | Diagnostic tool connectivity |
| INSITE™ Engine Diagnostics Software | Software | PC-based diagnostics for fault codes, parameters, wiring diagrams, calibration | Technicians troubleshooting Cummins engines |
| INSITE™ Fault Viewer | Software | Monitors public faults on J1939/J1708 networks, isolates failure causes | Identifying system failures on a network |
| Over-the-Air Programming | Service / Feature | Remotely calibrates ECM software and engine parameters via Connected Solutions® | Fleets updating engines without shop visits |
| QuickServe Online | Web Portal | Parts and service info for 12M+ engine serial numbers; manuals, fault codes | Owners, technicians, and dealers |
| Remote Diagnostics | Service / Feature | Continuous monitoring of fault alerts with predictive insights via telematics | Fleet managers monitoring equipment remotely |
Learn more about remote fleet monitoring options
To learn more about truck fleet management resources and remote monitoring offerings, explore Cummins’ full suite of digital service tools, from software and mobile applications to digital hardware geared to optimize the performance and reliability of your Cummins-powered equipment.
Sign up for Connected Solutions®
Ask your Cummins representative, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or Telematics Service Provider (TSP) about how to sign up for Connected Solutions® access.
Frequently asked questions
Truck fleet remote monitoring software is a powerful technology that allows fleet managers to keep track of the maintenance status of vehicles and any issues that may arise, no matter where the vehicle is. This allows fleet managers to access real-time data through an online portal to review the status of their fleet. Explore Cummins’ full suite of digital service tools.
The most important benefit to us is driver safety. By staying on top of maintenance and responding quickly to developing problems, there are fewer breakdowns that put your drivers in unsafe or uncomfortable situations. Drivers also benefit from improved communication with fleet managers, who can plan the most efficient routes based on availability, traffic, weather and more, reducing the likelihood of missed deliveries, unnecessary wait times, or breakdowns.
Remote monitoring gives fleet managers increased visibility into each vehicle's location, fault alerts, and repair history. It helps you optimize routes, reduce idle time, prioritize repairs, redirect trucks to the closest service location before a critical fault develops, and improve customer service by providing real-time updates on delivery times.
Cummins offers remote diagnostics and predictive service insights (prognostics) that provide real-time monitoring and advanced analytics by detecting likely component failures before they occur. Fleet managers can also use Connected Solutions® for remote diagnostics, over-the-air programming, and digital service tools, and QuickServe Online for maintenance, service, and parts.
Ask your Cummins representative, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), or Telematics Service Provider (TSP) about how to sign up for Connected Solutions® access.
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