Mack Trucks and Volvo customers can make unlimited parameter updates through Mack Over the Air (OTA) and Volvo’s Remote Programming.
“With an unlimited number of parameter updates, we allow customers to proactively change settings to continuously optimize their truck for its different transport assignments instead of waiting until it is absolutely necessary,” says Conal Deedy, director of connected vehicle services at Volvo Trucks North America.
Mack recently made driver-activated OTA updates standard on the Mack Anthem®, Pinnacle™, and Granite® models, enabling customers to implement software and parameter updates themselves at a time when it’s most convenient for them. Each customer designates who has permission to initiate updates, be it the driver or a designated technician using a password.
Volvo Trucks’ Driver Display Activation feature, which is a new enhancement to the Remote Programming service and now standard on all Volvo trucks, also makes the process faster and more flexible by putting parameter and software updates directly into the hands of fleet operators and drivers.
OTA allows customers to make vehicle parameter settings and software updates remotely through Mack’s telematics platform, Mack GuardDog® Connect bundle. Mack offers an extensive list of vehicle parameters that customers can set through Mack OTA. This includes maximum speed, multiple idle shutdown parameter and kits, and parameters that control the Mack mDRIVE™ automated manual transmission.
MAXIMIZE VERSATILITY
Customized parameters are critical to maximizing a truck’s versatility. Further, these parameters contribute to overall fleet flexibility and performance. They also do not impact uptime as they can all be managed over the air.
“Mack wanted to make it easier for customers to implement parameter updates since some need to do so on a frequent basis depending upon their specific applications,” says David Pardue, vice president of connected vehicle and contract services for Mack Trucks. “Unlimited parameter updates help improve the total cost of ownership, fuel efficiency, and vehicle productivity. So Mack is pleased to be able to offer this to our customers.”
Customers can access unlimited parameter updates as part of Volvo Trucks’ Remote Diagnostics bundle of Uptime Services. Access them either during the initial two-year period covered free of charge, any renewal period, or any extended coverage period.
Mack OTA is free for the first two years of ownership. Customers can extend it by subscription after that time period.
Find out more, visit www.volvotrucks.us and www.macktrucks.com.
