May 5, 2026
Industry-First 5-AxleInflation/Deflation Control, 4-Camera Vision System, and Full Tank AI Suite —Exclusively for Flying J Canada, a Pilot Company / Berkshire Hathaway Company
TORONTO, ONTARIO — Advance Engineered Products Group(Advance EPG), in partnership with Drov Technologies, proudly debuted Canada's first 5-axle (B-Train) petroleum tanker equipped with fully integrated smart trailer technology at Truck World 2026 in Toronto, Ontario. The tanker, built for Flying J Canada — a division of Pilot Company, a Berkshire Hathaway Company— marks a landmark advancement in fleet technology and tanker engineering. Pilot operates travel centers across the United States; Flying J serves Canadian markets under the same Berkshire Hathaway ownership.
The debut drew significant attention from fleets across Canada and the United States, with two dedicated showcase presentations on the show floor. Brent Hickman, Director of Equipment, Maintenance and Fleet Sales of Pilot Company, and Bob Davis, VP of Business Development of Drov Technologies, led both presentations to standing-room audiences of fleet operators, procurement professionals, and industry leaders.
The Advance EPG Fusion 406 Petroleum B-Train is the first tanker of its kind in Canada to carry full 5-axle independent inflation and deflation control — allowing all five axles to be managed through a single intelligent platform. Combined with Drov Technologies' exclusive Tank AI system— which includes a 4-camera vision suite (rear, driver-side, curb-side, and API/hatch), real-time tire pressure management, wheel-end monitoring, GPS telematics, axle load sensors, brake diagnostics, and secure cloud communications— this tanker sets a new standard for petroleum transport in Canada.
The Tank AI system integrated into this Flying J B-Traintanker is powered by Drōv Technologies' flagship AirBoxOne™ platform — anadvanced electronics and pneumatics control system that serves as the nervecenter of the entire smart trailer ecosystem. AirBoxOne™ transforms an ordinarytanker into a fully connected, data-driven commercial vehicle. Here is what thesystem delivers on this tanker:
INTELLIGENT TIRE MANAGEMENT
• Automated tire inflationand deflation per tire manufacturer's load-based PSI recommendations across all5 axles — an industry first in Canada
• Real-time Tire PressureMonitoring System (TPMS) integrated for all wheel positions
• Instant driver and fleetmanager alerts when tire pressure deviates from target PSI — system thenautonomously corrects pressure
• Proven to extend tirelife by more than 51.7% in Pilot/Flying J fleet trials in the United States
• Prevents overloading bycorrelating axle weight with tire pressure values in real time
4-CAMERA VISION SYSTEM
• Rear-view camera:provides full visibility behind the vehicle, assisting with safe backing,parking, and rear proximity monitoring
• Driver-side camera:eliminates driver-side blind spots during lane changes and turns
• Curb-side camera:eliminates curb-side blind spots for urban and tight-quarters maneuvering
• API/hatch camera:monitors hatch and loading/unloading activity, with images captured on dooropen/close events and percentage-loaded calculations visible across selecteddates, times, and locations
WHEEL-END & BRAKE MONITORING
• Wheel-end temperatureand vibration monitoring via SKF TraX integration — detects early-warningthermal events before they become costly failures
• Brake air tank pressuremonitoring for both parking and service lines
• Smart Brake Chamberintegration monitors each individual wheel end for brake faults
• ABS fault notificationwith fault codes and actionable information delivered to driver and fleet
• Disc brake pad wearwarnings generated proactively to enable planned maintenance
• Parking brake statusmonitoring
GPS, TELEMATICS & ASSET TRACKING
• Real-time GPS locationand route tracking when vehicle is running; live trips monitored and stored forretrieval
• Accelerometer monitorsvehicle movement even when disconnected from tractor power or air supply, anddetects harsh impacts and extreme G-forces
• Secure cloudcommunications transmit alerts, status, and location data to authorized web,mobile, and desktop users
• Open software API allowsintegration with existing fleet management and logistics platforms
• Door position sensorsnotify fleet and driver when tanker hatches or compartment doors are opened,closed, or unlocked
LOAD & WEIGHT INTELLIGENCE
• Axle load weight sensorscorrelate cargo weight across all 5 axles for precise load distributionmanagement
• Prevents regulatoryoverloading across varying provincial weight limit requirements
• Enables optimization offuel load quantity — maximizing gallons per trip while maintaining compliance
• Load security monitoringdetects shifts or anomalies in cargo during transit
POWER, CONNECTIVITY & EXPANDABILITY
• Solar panel backupenergy source keeps AirBoxOne™ powered during yard storage or disconnectedoperations
• Wired and wirelesstechnologies provide redundant connectivity for data transmission
• Open and agnosticplatform architecture: connects to a wide variety of third-party sensors andsmart solutions, both analog and digital
• Vehicle Health Displayin the cab, mobile app, and web dashboard deliver a unified view of all trailersystems
• Supports virtuallyunlimited sensor expandability for future technology additions
DOCUMENTED ROI: THE PILOT / FLYING JPROOF POINT
The numbers behind Tank AI are not theoretical.Pilot/Flying J conducted real-world fleet trials of the Tank AI system poweredby AirBoxOne™ on Heil Trailer petroleum tankers in the United States. BrentHickman, Director of Equipment, Maintenance and Fleet Sales at Pilot Company,documented a 51.7% increase in tire life, improved fuel loading optimizationallowing more gallons per load, and measurable reductions in maintenance costand unplanned downtime. The deployment of this same technology on the Flying J Canada B-Train tanker — now expanded to full 5-axle control, a first in Canada— brings those proven results north of the border at scale
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Special recognition goes to the leadership at Advance Engineered Products Group: Doug Kee, VP of Sales and Marketing, and Agnes Marasigan, VP of Procurement, Supply Chain and Parts Sales, for their exceptional coordination and leadership in making this partnership a success.
Advance Engineered Products Group is a leading Canadian OEMmanufacturer of petroleum and specialty tankers, operating within the TerraVestGroup of Companies. Drov Technologies is the exclusive provider of Tank AIsmart trailer technology within the TerraVest Group, offering advancedtelematics, multi-axle control, 4-camera vision, and predictive diagnostics forpetroleum transport. Pilot Company, a Berkshire Hathaway Company, is thelargest operator of travel centers in North America. Flying J is Pilot's Canadianbrand.
For media inquiries:
Bob Davis | VP, Business Development | Drov Technologies |
Doug Kee | VP, Sales & Marketing | Advance EngineeredProducts Group |
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