Innovative Computing Corp. (www.innovativecomputingcorp.com) will release its Scriptor Data Access and Reporting Tool this month. ICC says the tool will provide easy access to the extensive data stored within its Innovative Enterprise Software (IES) for quality data preparation and export of critical information such as load, billing and equipment information to a variety of report writers and spreadsheet programs.
ALK Technologies (www.alk.com) and Integrated Decision Support Corp. (www.idscnet.com) will provide IDSC’s over-the-road fuel purchase optimization directly through ALK’s PC*Miler routing and mileage software.
McLeod Software (www.mcleodsoftware.com) said that sales during the first two months of 2007 were 79 percent higher than in the same 2006 period and that it posted a record first fiscal quarter, which began Oct. 1. Growth stemmed from new major accounts and increased adoption of the company’s document imaging system, it said.
Navman Wireless (www.navman.com) expanded its GPS and cellular-based Wireless Fleet Manager system to incorporate features designed specifically for monitoring construction site equipment. One such feature automatically transmits data such as ignition status, engine diagnostics and vehicle activity to the site manager.
SkyBitz (www.skybitz.com) said seven new customers selected the SkyBitz GLS 200 trailer-tracking system with Smart Sensor Tracking. Combined, the new customers operate more than 2,000 trailers.
In November 2005, Craig Fuller launched a new company, TransMarkets (www.transmarkets.com), to focus on developing new technology solutions for transportation. Previously, as a U.S. Xpress executive, Fuller had led several successful new business ventures. TransMarkets grew out of Fuller’s first venture on his own, Innovative Processing Solutions (IPS), which specialized in electronic processing services such as payroll cards.
In March 2006, Fuller began studying a largely untapped market – in-cab driver training and education. The effort included a survey of 226 drivers – most undergoing orientation at U.S. Xpress – that included the following question: If your fleet endorsed a program for continuing education, would you participate? Seventy-seven percent answered “Yes.”
