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Business
Expanding the Cloud
Fleets are finding more virtual means to manage a growing range of mobile assets.
October 7, 2012
Employees and drivers for Quality Distribution Inc. noticed improvements in the speed, mobility and efficiency with which they could access information after the Tampa, Fla.-based liquid bulk hauler upgraded its cloud technology.
Business
A Mobile Network
New products and services simplify and expand integration between office and mobile devices.
June 1, 2012
Schneider National converted its fleet to Qualcomm’s MCP200 fleet management system, which included the technology provider’s Workflow platform that prompts drivers with specific questions for work assignments.
Business
Technology
Marten Transport switches to computer-based training, CarrierWeb releases new in-cab terminals, PeopleNet adds, Wi-Fi, fuel theft detection and route compliance, low-cost EOBRs and more technological news items are featured.
April 1, 2012
Marten Transport uses a uniform computer-based training system that compresses the time of its orientation process and focuses on the individual needs of each driver.
Business
Beyond Driving
Today’s technology speeds driver-office interaction, workflow.
March 1, 2012
RandMcNally’s TND 760 and Truck PC products have a Stats feature that provides drivers with an onboard scorecard of fuel economy, idle time, hard braking, engine overrevving and other measures.
Business
Wired to Roll
5 ways consumer tech is impacting the trucking industry.
November 1, 2011
Next year’s highly anticipated release of Microsoft Windows 8 likely will change the way business users interact with office PCs.
Business
Technology
In 1988, Congress passed a statute, U.S. Code section 31137(a), that says any regulation from the U.S. Secretary of Transportation concerning the use of monitoring devices to increase compliance with hours-of-service regulations must “ensure that the devices are not used to harass vehicle operators.”
October 6, 2011
AARON HUFF is Senior Editor of Commercial Carrier Journal. E-mail ahuff@ccjmagazine.
Business
In the palm of your hands
Mobile computers become more versatile, personal and cost-effective for fleet management.
July 1, 2010
Keller Mobile from J.J. Keller & Associates has an onboard recorder that communicates via Bluetooth with any number of Windows Mobile handheld devices.
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