Aperia Technologies, a supplier of tire management technologies for commercial vehicle tractors and trailers, has announced the initial rollout of Halo Connect, a proprietary connectivity platform that leverages machine learning to help fleets reduce unplanned tire-related downtime.
“Our goal with Halo Connect is to set a new standard for tire management, by enabling a shift to predictive need-based tire maintenance,” said Josh Carter, CEO of Aperia Technologies. “The cost of tires and roadside repairs continue to rise as does the impact of late deliveries and safety issues that result from tire failure.”
Tested with dozens of fleets through pilot programs, Halo Connect leverages proprietary algorithms trained over more than half a decade and nearly a billion miles to deliver a next generation tire management experience. The platform categorizes tire-related issues by severity and provides maintenance recommendations, enabling fleets to prevent tire failure due to leaks and under-inflation by streamlining communication and tire maintenance.
“We envision a future where minimal service is conducted on the side of the road, especially for tires,” said Karen Schwartz, B2B marketing director – on-road, Michelin North America, Inc. “Michelin is the nation’s leading ERS provider, and by integrating tire health intelligence and predictive insights from Halo Connect we will be able to address issues in the most economical and convenient way for our customers, as opposed to reactively on the side of the road.”
Halo Connect gives fleet managers simple and immediate insights into tire health at a fleet-wide and vehicle level; insights that can reduce tire and operational costs by identifying and addressing issues before they become problems that impact fleet operations.
“In the game of tire maintenance, it’s like knowing what your opponent is going to do before the ball is snapped," Carter said. "Envision having knowledge that an optimally inflated tire at 99 psi has a puncture and needs to be inspected or repaired. Rather than waiting for a driver or TPMS alert to trigger down at 70 psi - when the tire is in a state of significantly higher risk and wear - Halo Connect adds proactive intelligence to a fleet’s maintenance playbook, allowing them to put the right people in the right places at the right time to secure their competitive advantage.”
