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Bendix talks driverless trucks, driver monitoring and scorecards, collision mitigation tech

Bendix covered a variety of topics at its annual breakfast press event in Louisville at the Mid-America Trucking Show March 26, ranging from autonomous trucks, collision mitigation technology, the economy and its SafetyDirect driver/truck monitoring system.

March 26, 2014

Bendix: 300,000 trucks using its stability control system on road today

Bendix closed the door on 2013 hitting its 300,000 goal for sales of its Electronic Stability Program and set another goal for its march to 400,000.

March 26, 2014

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Xerox updates TripPak Mobile; new version ensures quality images

At the Truckload Carriers Association Annual Conference in Dallas, Xerox showcased the latest version of TripPak Mobile. The latest 7.0 version has several new features aimed at helping drivers and fleets reduce the number of steps and ensure quality for document capture and submission.

March 26, 2014

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ACME Truck Line to install RandMcNally TND 760 mobile devices

Rand McNally announced that ACME Truck Line, Inc. has chosen to install its TND 760 devices for mobile communication, fleet management and navigation. ACME, a Louisiana-based carrier with more than 2,800 owner-operators and 120 locations, is focused on the oil field and energy industries. With a fleet comprised totally of drivers who own their own […]

March 26, 2014

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Rand McNally to provide DriveWyze on its mobile devices

Rand McNally announced it has signed an agreement with Drivewyze Inc. to provide the Drivewyze “PreClear” weigh station bypass service for Rand McNally’s suite of mobile fleet management devices.

March 26, 2014

TCA, Overdrive name top driver, owner-operator for 2013

Two Canadian drivers took top honors Tuesday night at the Truckload Carriers Association annual meeting, each winning a 2013 Ram 2500, sponsored by Chevron Delo and Cummins. The competition is managed by TCA and Overdrive.

March 26, 2014

Terrance Smith, Owner-Operator of the Year

WABCO, SmartDrive Systems form alliance

WABCO Holdings, a global supplier of technologies designed to improve the safety and efficiency of commercial vehicles, announced that it has formed a strategic alliance with SmartDrive Systems to help fleets to lower fuel consumption and reduce collisions.

March 25, 2014

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TCA panel: paying drivers by the hour a ‘scary’ thought

On Tuesday, March 25, a fleet executive panel at the Truckload Carriers Association Annual Convention responded to the possibility that electronic logging devices (ELDs) may be a Trojan horse for reforming driver pay.

March 25, 2014

Vusion launches MPG Analytics Dashboard

Vusion, a division of PeopleNet, announced the launch of its MPG Analytics Dashboard at the 76th annual Truckload Carriers Association annual conference in Grapevine, Texas.

March 25, 2014

Highlighting the best and worst MPG-related performers, Vusion MPG Analytics Dashboard points to driver coaching/training opportunities. Peer average and peer range are also included for additional context. The dashboard’s Heat Map (above) emphasizes actionable issues that need addressing with red alerts.

PeopleNet announces partnerships with Zimmerman, Mesilla Valley Transportation

At the 76th annual Truckload Carriers Association’s annual conference in Grapevine, Texas, PeopleNet announced an extension of its 12-year partnership with Mesilla Valley Transportation for its entire 1,100-vehicle fleet and a new partnership with Zimmerman Truck Lines. “Over the past 12 years, we have taken advantage of PeopleNet’s expanding driver and vehicle data to help […]

March 25, 2014

Bennett chief named year’s Influential Woman in Trucking

Navistar and Women in Trucking gave WIT’s top award to Marcia G. Taylor, who has overseen the growth of Bennett International Group.

March 25, 2014

Award winner Marcia Taylor, center, is joined by Ellen Voie of Women in Trucking, left, and Navistar’s Jan Allman.

Omnitracs discusses new product announcements at TCA convention

Omnitracs made several major announcements at the 76th annual Truckload Carriers Association’s annual conference in Grapevine, Texas.

March 25, 2014

Omnitracs’ new tire pressure monitoring feature alerts driver and back office to critical tire issues.

Putting drivers first pays off, fleet execs say

Communication and respect go a long way in engaging drivers, said successful fleet executives during a TCA panel.

March 25, 2014

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TCA honors PTDI chairman with Crittenden Award

Terry Burnett received the Lee Crittenden Award today at the annual meeting of the Truckload Carriers Association.

March 25, 2014

Bison Transport, Paramount Freight named Best Fleets to Drive For

Bison Transport and Paramount Freight Systems were named winners in TCA’s Best Fleets to Drive For contest.

March 25, 2014

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ALK Maps and PC Miler Web Services to be integrated with McLeod Software

ALK Technologies, Inc., a global provider of GeoLogistics and navigation software announced that ALK Maps and PC Miler Web Services will be integrated with McLeod Software’s Load Master and PowerBroker products. McLeod’s LoadMaster provides dispatch software for asset based trucking companies and PowerBroker offers a fully integrated end-to-end brokerage operations management system. ALK says its […]

March 24, 2014

TCA chairman: networking, education, image essential for success

After mentioning that fuel was once cheap, drivers were plentiful, and regulations were more lax, Tom B. Kretsinger, chairman of the Truckload Carriers Association, made his point during the opening session of the group’s annual convention in Grapevine, Texas, on March 24. “Trucking is not as simple as it used to be,” he said. “We […]

March 24, 2014

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LinkeDrive announces new fuel visibility tool

LinkeDrive, maker of PedalCoach, announced the release of its Driver and Truck Analytics (DATA), a cloud-based solution that pairs with the PedalCoach to allow new levels of insight and performance in fuel efficiency and safe driving.

March 24, 2014

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A new bill argues that EPA emissions safeguards shouldn't 'jeopardize human safety' in the cold. It would allow manufacturers to suspend derates at freezing temps and create a year-round DEF exemption for vehicles north of 59 degrees latitude.

Bill targets 'life-threatening' engine derates in extreme cold

A new Senate bill targets "life-threatening" engine shutdowns caused by emissions systems in cold weather.

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Groups press states to leverage public funds to lower electric truck prices

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