TCA annual convention: Roundup of tech news, announcements

The Truckload Carriers Association’s 2015 Annual Convention wrapped up this week in Orlando, Fla.

Below are links to all of CCJ’s coverage of the technology news and happenings from the show.

[gttable cols=””]BlueTree converts in-cab technology to Android

BlueTree has developed a new ELD-style recording device, the BT500, and re-wrote its software applications to run on smartphones and tablets with the Android operating system.

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[gttable cols=””]TCA panel: safety culture starts with the heart

A panel of fleet executives at TCA’s annual convention discussed the use of technology to coach driver behaviors but stressed that building a safety culture does not happen overnight; it takes buy-in from employees at every level.

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Omnitracs announces customer agreements with Interstate Distributor, Pride Transport

Interstate Distributor is now using Omnitracs’ Mobile Computing Platforms — both MCP50s and MCP110s — across its 1,500-truck fleet, and Pride Transport has implemented Omnitracs Analytics’ Driver Retention Model across its entire fleet of 400 power units.

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[gttable cols=””]PeopleNet upgrades Web interface with ALK Maps

PeopleNet, a provider of fleet mobility platforms, has replaced its use of Google Maps with the ALK Maps interactive mapping platform.

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[gttable cols=””]U.S. Xpress deploying SkyBitz tracking, cargo sensors, on 16,500 trailers

During the TCA conference, SkyBitz announced that U.S. Xpress will be deploying its SkyBitz as a Service platform across its fleet.

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[gttable cols=””]Craig Transportation selects Rand McNally’s TND 760

By using the TND 760 devices, Craig Transportation expects a significant decrease in processing errors, along with an increase in the speed of information flowing throughout the organization.

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