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Kevin Haugh to lead Omnitracs’ Roadnet division

Omnitracs, a provider of fleet management systems to transportation and logistics companies, announced the appointment of veteran software technology executive Kevin Haugh as vice president and general manager of its Roadnet Technologies division.

December 5, 2014

Why are trucks so cool in Europe? For better or worse, they’re fun

Be advised: If you can find something beneficial to your trucking operation from this video, do tell. Otherwise, don’t try to break this world record – 83’7” for a tractor-trailer leap – without adult supervision. Have a look at some behind-the-scenes snaps as well (although the accompanying commentary is entirely made up, and the author offers his apologies in advance to anyone who might be offended).

November 24, 2014

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New TDS database feature helps shippers, brokers find motor carriers by lane

Transportation Data Source (TDS), a provider of motor carrier information services, announced the release of Lane Search, a feature that TDS says is exclusive and designed to help shippers, brokerage and logistics companies speed freight transactions by locating qualified carriers within specific lanes

November 20, 2014

Telogis creates new routing technology to ‘orchestrate’ supply chains

At the Telogis Latitude user conference, Oct. 27-29 in Dana Point, Calif., Newth Morris announced a new set of cloud-based applications designed to take “supply and service chains” to the next generation of value creation.

October 30, 2014

CLICK HERE to see a photo gallery of events from the 2014 Telogis Latitude user conference.

Telogis moving quickly with ‘connected vehicle’ technology

Fleets have more options for using the connectivity platform that comes with their trucks, eliminating the cost of installing and building up their aftermarket technologies. And what doesn’t come with their vehicles can be quickly brought in from cloud-based software applications.

October 29, 2014

Telogis announces new products at annual Latitude user conference

Telogis announced several new products at its annual Latitude user conference, held in Dana Point, Calif., on Oct. 27-29.

October 29, 2014

Transplace develops ‘Optimize Prime’ platform for shipment routing

Transplace, a provider of transportation management services and logistics technology, announced the release of Optimize Prime – a platform that designs, analyzes and optimizes transportation distribution networks to eliminate waste and reduce transportation costs.

October 23, 2014

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An office without walls: dispatch software goes mobile

TMS systems have become mobile friendly. Recent developments extend knowledge and automation from the office to mobile fleet managers and drivers.

October 17, 2014

CLICK Here to view a photo gallery of some recent technologies that can help extend the range of your mobile office.

Magellan adds electronic logging to truck navigation device

Magellan has developed an Android GPS truck navigation device that includes electronic driver logs, the Magellan RoadMate RC9496T-LMB. The device connects to a desktop tool, the Magellan Fleet Manager. The new fleet offerings will be available in fourth quarter 2014.

October 8, 2014

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Direct Freight Services, TMW Systems create freight board interface

Direct Freight Services and TMW Systems announced the availability of new integrations between Direct Freight Services and both TMWSuite and TruckMate software.

September 21, 2014

ALK’s PC Miler 28 ready for use with McLeod Software products

ALK Technologies and McLeod Software announced that ALK’s PC Miler 28 routing, mileage and mapping software has been now successfully tested and approved for use with McLeod’s LoadMaster and PowerBroker products.

September 18, 2014

Riding the wave of e-commerce, part 2: technology on demand

Is the technology in your office stacked up to the challenge of e-commerce? Here are three technologies to make your operations more flexible and nimble.

September 5, 2014

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Riding the wave of e-commerce

Less-than-truckload and truckload carriers have traditionally steered clear of “final-mile” deliveries to residential areas. That model is changing as e-commerce has grown larger than parcels.

August 29, 2014

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Rand McNally releases next-gen GPS navigation devices

On Friday, Aug. 22, at the Great American Trucking Show, Rand McNally, introduced its latest generation IntelliRoute TND GPS devices for commercial truck drivers.

August 22, 2014

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Truck nav, bypass service combined in app from ALK and Drivewyze

ALK is bringing its GPS navigation functionality, pairing it with Drivewyze’s PreClear, the mobile-based weigh station bypass service, in a new app called CoPilot Truck.

August 15, 2014

Paragon Software creates routing system for animal feed industry

Paragon Software Systems announced a new system that targets the specific needs of the animal feed industry. When shipping animal feed from feed mills, it is important not to mix the ingredients of final products to avoid contamination.

August 1, 2014

J.J. Keller adds ALK mapping platform to online Encompass dashboard

ALK Technologies, a global provider of GeoLogistics systems and navigation software, announced that ALK Maps and PC Miler Web Services are now available as part of J.J. Keller’s Encompass with E-Logs Premium Edition online tool.

July 29, 2014

ALK Technologies releases PC Miler 28

ALK says the new version has added tools and enhanced functionality geared around the need for greater customization, providing the safest, most effective routing for each customer’s specific business needs.

June 27, 2014

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With the addition of FirstFleet, Werner is expected to grow its Dedicated revenues by approximately 50% and become North America's fifth-largest Dedicated carrier by power units. The transaction also increases Werner’s share in more resilient categories such as grocery and baked goods.

Werner acquiring FirstFleet for $245M

The acquisition reshapes Werner’s portfolio, shifting the weight of its Truckload Transportation Services (TTS) toward long-term, stable contractual business.

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Pilot Travel Centers set to deploy Tesla Semi chargers spanning 5 states

Peninsula Truck Lines, Inc. announced today that it will implement a Pacific Northwest Compliance Surcharge to help offset the rising regulatory and compliance costs associated with operating in Washington and Oregon.

Peninsula Truck Lines adding PNW compliance surcharge

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Court halts NYSTA surcharge on commercial trucking toll management service providers

Abilene will continue operating through Tuesday, January 27, the company said, maintaining its commitment to safe, reliable, and professional service as resources transition to Swift.

Abilene Motor Express folding into Swift Transportation

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