Doran Manufacturing entered into a collaborative project with PeopleNet to provide an in-cab integration of tire-pressure monitoring with off-truck communication and fleet management capabilities.

"We have had a wide variety of fleets complete successful trials and begin implementation of the Doran 360 tire pressure monitoring systems based on the economic benefits associated with reducing tire related repair and maintenance costs" said Doran General Manager Jim Samocki. "

We turned a request from a customer into an active development project with PeopleNet. The integration will enable tire pressure data and low pressure alarms to be transmitted off the truck to minimize the dependence on the driver to resolve the issue, avoid costly roadside repairs, and improve the effectiveness of the tire repair and maintenance programs for fleets."

This collaboration between companies will help fleets proactively manage issues that develop from low tire pressures and will help to reduce fleet maintenance costs by providing real-time tire pressure data, warnings and reports directly to the maintenance professionals, in addition to the drivers.

The Doran 360 tire pressure monitoring systems are designed for fleets of all sizes and equipment configurations, including drop and hook operations. Installation can be accomplished, without any special tools, in less than an hour. The high-impact nylon, valve-stem mounted sensors, with potting material inside, have passed rigorous SAE tests by an independent a2La accredited testing facility to ensure that they deliver the longest life and corrosion resistance on the market.