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Heavy-Duty Diagnostics

Diesel, Fleet, Class 8.
From Your Phone.

J1939-class diagnostics built into Trackara Pro. Manufacturer modules for Detroit Diesel, Caterpillar, Volvo/Mack, Paccar, and Navistar. Pull codes, read live data, and hand the fleet manager a real report — without lugging a $5,000 dealer tool to a customer's yard.

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Cummins X15

Heavy-Duty Diagnostics

Connected · J1939 12.4% load · 387 msg/s
Active Faults · 2 '19 Pete 579
SPN 4364 · FMI 18 CRITICAL
SCR conversion efficiency low
Engine ECM · Freeze frame available
SPN 3251 · FMI 0 WARNING
DPF differential pressure high
Aftertreatment · Freeze frame available
SPN 100 · FMI 1 HISTORICAL
Engine oil pressure low
Engine ECM · Last seen 4 days ago

Sound Familiar?

Your OBD2 Tool Just Says "ERROR"

Consumer-grade scan tools don't speak J1939. You plug into a class-7 dump truck and get nothing. The fleet manager pays you to drive away.

Wrong Protocol, No Data

9-pin Deutsch port, J1939 backbone — your $200 OBD2 dongle isn't going to talk to it. You stand around the yard while the truck downs another driver's day.

$5K to Get In the Door

Dealer-grade tools cost as much as a used car, plus annual subscriptions. You can't justify the cost on five class-8 jobs a month — but those five jobs are some of the best margin you have.

No Report = No Authorization

Fleet managers want documentation before they authorize repairs on a truck that costs them $1,200 a day downed. "I scanned it and it's a turbo" doesn't cut it. They need codes, freeze frames, and a real report.

What You Get

Class-8 Diagnostics Built Into the App You Already Use

Same Trackara Pro app you run for sedans and pickups. Add a J1939 adapter and the heavy-duty side wakes up.

J1939 Generic + Manufacturer Modules

A generic J1939 path covers the universal codes. Dedicated manufacturer modules add deeper coverage for Detroit Diesel, Caterpillar, Volvo/Mack, Paccar (Kenworth/Peterbilt), and Navistar.

Active + Historical Faults

SPN/FMI fault codes pulled from every ECM the truck has — engine, aftertreatment, transmission, brakes. Active vs. historical separated so you know what's live and what's already been addressed.

OBDLink & BlueFire Compatible

Pair your J1939-capable Bluetooth adapter — OBDLink and BlueFire are tested. Plug into the truck's diagnostic port, pair like any other Bluetooth device, you're scanning.

Live Data Streams

RPM, coolant temp, oil pressure, boost, DPF differential, NOx sensor inputs — read live values to verify a sensor is actually faulty before you bill the customer for parts.

Professional Reports

Generate a branded report with fault codes, freeze-frame data, and your notes. Email it to the fleet manager. Get authorization before you order a $1,200 turbo.

Linked to the Job

Every diagnostic session attaches to the truck's project — codes, data, notes, report. Pull up last month's session at next month's no-start to compare. The fleet's whole history in one app.


Sample Session

Yard Call to Authorized Repair in 22 Minutes

Truck won't pass a regen. Driver is mad. Fleet manager wants a number before 3pm. Here's how that goes with Trackara Pro on a class-8.

Plug in, pair, scan9-pin Deutsch, OBDLink adapter, app connects in seconds.
Pull active faultsSPN 3251 (DPF differential high), 4364 (SCR low) — aftertreatment story you can actually narrate.
Verify with live dataDPF pressure, NOx sensor inputs, dosing rate — confirm before you order parts.
Email the reportBranded PDF to the fleet manager. Authorization back in 10 minutes. Truck moves tomorrow.
2019 Peterbilt 579

Cummins X15 · Allison 4500 · 412,810 mi

SPN 3251

DPF differential pressure high

Active. Aftertreatment system requires service.

SPN 4364

SCR conversion efficiency low

Active. NOx outlet sensor reading 220 ppm at idle.

SPN 1761

DEF tank level

32% — within range, not the cause.

PID 100

Oil pressure (live)

52 PSI at idle, 64 PSI at 1500 RPM. Healthy.

PID 110

Coolant temp (live)

187°F. Stable. Not overheating.

Why It Pays

Class-8 Margins, Without Class-8 Capital

$5,000+
Saved vs. buying a dealer-grade tool. The Trackara Pro subscription pays for itself in less than a single class-8 service call.
3–5x
Margin on heavy-duty mobile work vs. consumer-vehicle work. One regen-failure call can outpace a week of oil changes.
22 min
Average from yard arrival to authorized repair when you've got J1939 and a real report on your phone.

Heavy-Duty FAQ

Answers for fleet & diesel mechanics

What engines and manufacturers are supported?

Trackara Pro's heavy-duty module includes J1939-class diagnostics with manufacturer modules for Detroit Diesel, Caterpillar, Volvo/Mack, Paccar (Kenworth/Peterbilt), and Navistar — plus Cummins via the generic J1939 path. Engines covered range from medium-duty trucks up through class-8 over-the-road tractors.

What adapter do I need?

A J1939-capable Bluetooth adapter — OBDLink and BlueFire are tested. Plug into the truck's 9-pin (or 6-pin) diagnostic port and pair with your phone like any other Bluetooth device. The app walks you through device pairing.

Will this replace my $5,000 dealer-grade scan tool?

For most code-pull, live-data, and customer-facing diagnostic work — yes. For OEM-locked bidirectional functions (DPF regen forces, ECU reflashes), you'll still need an OEM tool. Trackara Pro covers the 90% of work that pays the bills.

Can I generate a customer report from a heavy-duty session?

Yes. Active and historical fault codes, freeze-frame data, and your notes export as a professional report — branded with your shop info — that you can hand the fleet manager or attach to an invoice.

Stop Walking Away From Class-8 Calls.

J1939 in your pocket. Manufacturer modules built in. Real reports the fleet manager can authorize against. Without the $5K tool.

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