Detroit Diesel Launches Detroit Connect

Detroit Diesel Corporation (Detroit) has introduced a new addition to its family: Detroit Connect, the telematics arm that includes the industry-leading Detroit Virtual Technician™ onboard diagnostics system.

The new brand serves to strengthen Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) and Detroit’s commitment to developing integrated telematics solutions that enhance efficiency, uptime and performance. Detroit Connect is the first OEM provided, factory-installed telematics solution with remote diagnosis capability for the trucking industry.

In conjunction with the launch of the brand, Detroit Connect has also introduced its new On-Board Tablet. The On-Board Tablet joins Virtual Technician and Visibility fleet software solutions to create a comprehensive suite of services that form the critical link between vehicles, engineers, service outlets and fleet managers.

“More than 60,000 Freightliner and Western Star customers have already benefitted from the proven advantages of Detroit Connect solutions, and the new On-Board Tablet will make it even easier to streamline and optimize data and communications,” said Brad Williamson, manager, engine and component marketing Daimler Trucks North America.

On-Board Tablet
The Detroit Connect new On-Board Tablet is an advanced mobile device that is equipped with four powerful apps to streamline driver communications and responsibilities. Developed in collaboration with Zonar Systems, the 7-inch color touch screen Android tablet provides Hours-of-Service logs for reporting; Two-Way Messaging including text to voice; Advanced Navigation for asset-specific routing and simplified Pre- and Post-trip Inspection.

The tablet works in tandem with Virtual Technician and Visibility fleet software.

 

 

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Category: Fleet Diagnostics & Software, General Update