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  • ACS announces TripPak Exchange

    Affiliated Computer Services (ACS), A Xerox Company, announced today that the organization has launched TripPak Exchange, an internet-based imaging system that improves processes in the supply chain for drivers, fleets, shippers and brokers. For shippers ... (more...)
  • Restricting drivers’ cell phone use: a tough pill to...

    As of January 3, 2012, commercial truck or bus drivers will face civil penalties of up to $2,750, per violation, for using handheld cell phones while operating a vehicle. The new rule, announced in ... (more...)
  • Reach commercial van launched at plant dedication

    Utilimaster Corp., a manufacturer of walk-in vans and commercial truck bodies for the delivery and service market, and medium-duty cab-over truck maker Isuzu Commercial Truck of America on Tuesday, Oct. 25, celebrated the launch ... (more...)
  • Rand McNally’s in-vehicle communications integrated with...

    Rand McNally announced that its TruckPC and TND 760 Fleet Edition products are integrated and available with McLeod’s recently announced LoadMaster Enterprise and Powerbroker Version 10.3 applications. Rand McNally’s TruckPC and TND 760 Fleet Edition in-vehicle ... (more...)
  • Tom McLeod: Slow growth is an opportunity

    The prospect of having the economy grow slowly for months, perhaps even years ahead, offers an opportunity for transportation companies to succeed by making incremental improvements, said Tom McLeod, chief executive officer of McLeod ... (more...)
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  • Qualcomm, McLeod integrate driver workflow

    Qualcomm, a provider of integrated wireless systems, applications and services to transportation and logistics companies, and McLeod Software announced the integration of Qualcomm’s Circle of Service Workflow application with McLeod’s LoadMaster Enterprise trucking dispatch operations ... (more...)
  • Xata, McLeod announce joint projects

    Xata Corporation, a provider of fleet optimization and compliance software, and McLeod Software, a provider of transportation software systems, announced joint-development projects to help fleets comply with hours of service (HOS) regulations and to more ... (more...)
  • TMW Systems to expand software for 3PLs

    Three years ago, dedicated truckload carrier Cowan Systems opened a new brokerage division named Cowan Logistics. The division has since grown to 25 percent of the company's revenue and will likely reach 50 percent ... (more...)
  • Paccar Parts offers TruckerLink telematics

    Paccar Parts announced commercial availability of its aftermarket TruckerLink telematics and fleet management service. The offering lets dispatchers and maintenance staff view the location of their trucks, driver logs and fuel consumption reports, vehicle ... (more...)
  • PeopleNet execs share product roadmap

    During meetings at the ninth annual PeopleNet Users conference in Boca Raton, Fla., PeopleNet executives shared new features and enhancements that will soon be available on its in-cab computing and mobile communications platforms. PeopleNet has experienced ... (more...)
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