Battle Motors unveils Fortris AI at WasteExpo 2025

Battle Motors, a heavy-duty vehicle manufacturer based in New Philadelphia, Ohio, has announced the launch of Fortris AI, an advanced proprietary data engine and reasoning system to transform operational efficiency and lower operating costs in the transportation industry. This groundbreaking system will debut at WasteExpo 2025 in Las Vegas.

“The Fortris AI Stack processes, analyzes and manages data extremely efficiently to help make you the smartest operator in the business,” Battle Motors CEO Michael Patterson says. “The Fortris AI Reasoning System was designed to emulate human-like problem solving, decision making and inference capabilities to deliver true reductions to TCO [total cost of ownership].” 

According to Battle Motors, Fortris is also compatible across mixed fleets and introduces groundbreaking features, including AI-powered driver vehicle inspection reports (DVIRs) and tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS), advanced self-diagnostic capabilities and a voice-activated mode with photo capture for streamlined warranty support.

Battles’ RevolutionOS powers the in-cab tablet and dashboard to elevate operator efficiency by consolidating essential tools into a dashboard system. This technology provides commercial vehicle operators with a streamlined, intuitive interface that the company says meets the industry's “evolving demands while enhancing safety, connectivity and overall performance.”

“With the launch of the Fortris™ AI, we’re setting a new standard for smart truck technology,” says Paul Marsolan, chief software officer at Battle Motors. “This system is designed to simplify operations, enhance safety and improve efficiency, allowing fleets to focus on what matters most—delivering results.” 

Chief Technology Officer Kelleigh Shankel adds, “Fortris AI turns your fleet into an intelligent thinking machine. We engineered it to do what legacy telematics can’t—interpret live vehicle data, make decisions on the fly and take the guesswork out of diagnostics and routing. It’s not just smarter tech—it’s operational firepower. For drivers, that means fewer delays and safer routes. For fleet managers, it means faster decisions, lower costs, and finally having the system that works for them, not the other way around.” 

Battle Motors says Fortris Hub consolidates redundant screens and provides real-time, contextual data, empowering operators to make “faster, smarter decisions.” 

Inside the truck, Fortris Hub provides a flexible command center, featuring a 10.5-inch digital instrument gauge cluster and a patent-pending 14.6-inch center touchscreen. This customizable modular dashboard provides instant access to key operational data, including GPS, speed, location and real-time vehicle health insights. 

Designed for ease of use, the system allows drivers to navigate their tools and metrics effortlessly, improving efficiency on every route, according to Battle Motors. With API-enabled third-party access, Fortris integrates with body company-installed systems, maintaining the benefits of a connected truck without additional costs or in-cab clutter. 

Fortris Hub will be available for quoting in Battle Motors’ Product Configurator this month, with production orders beginning in the third quarter of 2025. Battle Motors also invites WasteExpo attendees to see the Fortris firsthand during a live demonstration on May 6 at 10:00 a.m. at booth No. 2953.