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New fleet-focused KeepTruckin dashboard features idle time tracking, driver monitoring, more

The new dashboard allows fleets to keep track of idle time of their trucks, get alerts any time a fault code is detected, monitor driver behavior and use geofencing.

November 17, 2016

KeepTruckin’s new dashboard will break down each time a truck is idled to show where it occurred, for how long and how much fuel was burned.

ATRI: Autonomous vehicles to revolutionize trucking, but big hurdles remain

Autonomous trucks will drastically change the trucking industry, says the American Transportation Research Institute in a new report, with implications ranging from major regulatory reform to greater efficiency and safety, as well as infrastructure updates, an altered legal landscape and new labor market. But there’s much work to be done before wide-scale deployment, the report concludes.

November 16, 2016

Autonomous vehicles could relieve drivers of fatigue and stress associated with operating a vehicle throughout the day, allowing for greater flexibility in hours of service limits, ATRI says.

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Xplore Technologies creates XSLATE R12 mobile computer

Xplore says it incorporated specific customer feedback into its 12.5-inch rugged tablet design.

November 16, 2016

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Advanced Disposal Services connects with Sprint for mobile deployment

The company will leverage Sprint’s Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) which offers a different way to purchase wireless for employees.

November 14, 2016

Beyond the speed limiter, part 4: changing behaviors

A number of systems give drivers automated feedback through mobile devices, which include easy-to-understand scores and competitions to earn rewards and recognition.

November 13, 2016

Vnomics calculates a daily score for drivers that shows how they performed compared to their potential.

EBE Technologies has record 2016; revenue grows 24 percent

EBE added nearly 50 new transportation companies to its client base in the 2016 fiscal year.

November 10, 2016

Pegasus TransTech hires logistics exec George Abernathy

Abernathy will oversee Transflo software solutions for the freight broker and factoring segments

November 10, 2016

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Beyond speed limiters, part 3: managing drivers with an Internet of Things

A wearable Internet of Things system can interact with drivers if risky behaviors occur such as exceeding the posted speed limits or when they become distracted or fatigued.

November 9, 2016

Maven Machines uses a wearable device to send audible alerts to drivers and detect alertness

Beyond speed limiters, part 2: a connected throttle

Advanced speed management technologies are making the idea of “tamper proof” speed limiters seem outdated

November 8, 2016

5. FMCSA announces intent to produce speed limiter rule

PeopleNet named finalist for Tekne award

PeopleNet is a finalist in the Internet of Things category for its Video Intelligence system.

November 8, 2016

PeopleNet customers can now use spot mirrors with integrated cameras.

ALK incorporates tech with AgLoads mobile app

ALK’s routing, mileage, mapping and navigation applications are in the AgLoads mobile application.

November 8, 2016

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Beyond the speed limiter: technology can do more to lower risk

By today’s standards, speed limiters are an entry-level safety technology. More advanced systems can be used to reduce risky speed behaviors.

November 7, 2016

Apria Healthcare uses the Telogis Coach app as an automated tool for driver performance reporting.

Speed limiters, aluminum wheels most common fuel saving devices for truck fleets, survey shows

The survey, which focused on fuel economy trends of heavy-duty truck fleets, also showed use of aluminum wheels, automated-manual transmissions and low-rolling resistance dual tires as the most commonly used tactics by fleets to save fuel.

November 7, 2016

Reported use of the fuel savings tactics on which readers were surveyed follows the same gradient with nearly every device or strategy: Small fleets reported the lowest rate of adoption while large fleets report the highest. Smaller fleets also reported the most resistance to adopting such technologies.

Noregon’s vehicle fault guidance service available for Geotab telematics

TripVision is a fault guidance service that provides real-time vehicle health monitoring for all heavy-duty makes and models.

November 4, 2016

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Telogis expands, updates MRM platform with new apps

Telogis, a Verizon Company, announced a number of extensions to its Mobile Resource Management (MRM) software platform

November 3, 2016

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A tale of transformation: Telogis, Verizon and the future of connected fleet technology

The co-founder of Telogis says that coming together with Verizon has made the opportunity in connected vehicle technology “much bigger and easier to capture. The mountain just got easier to climb.”

November 3, 2016

Newth Morris, president and co-founder of Telogis

Southern Refrigerated Transport reduces turnover with driver feedback tool

Drivers at SRT use their smartphones to share anonymous feedback, praise, problems, and ideas through WorkHound.

November 2, 2016

WorkHound’s cloud-based system automatically collects driver feedback, anonymously.

SkyBitz debuts solar-powered asset tracking system

SkyBitz announced a new solar-powered global positioning satellite (GPS) asset tracking system, the Falcon GXT5000. The new system uses 3G/4G cellular networks for transportation, intermodal shipments, and other markets that rely on mobile assets. KKW Trucking, a Pomona, California-based truckload carrier operating in 11 western states, upgraded its fleet of over 1,000 dry-van trailers to the Falcon GXT5000. […]

October 31, 2016

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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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