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Tracking technicians: software helps shops get their money’s worth

Having the right information and software tools is a necessary step to more fully optimize labor resources.

November 18, 2016

The Dossier fleet maintenance management system converts DVIR reports into repair orders.

MacroPoint gets $44M investment for growth

MacroPoint, creator of a multi-modal freight tracking network that provides shippers, logistics service providers and carriers real-time visibility into load status, has received a $44 million investment from Susquehanna Growth Equity, LLC (SGE). “Having SGE’s experience in rapidly scaling businesses will help us realize our vision of providing global, multi-modal supply chain visibility,” said Bennett […]

November 18, 2016

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FleetWave software integrates with NAPA for managing parts, maintenance

The integration helps fleets to increase efficiency when processing, managing and tracking parts.

November 18, 2016

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Hirschbach goes fleetwide with Lytx DriveCam video system

Hirschbach Motor Lines has decided to incorporate the Lytx DriveCam in-cab video system into its fleet of trucks.

November 18, 2016

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Peloton joining Cummins, Peterbilt, ZF to develop truck platooning tech

The group’s goal is to develop powertrain tech and automated driving controls to improve fuel efficiency in tractor trailers by 20 percent in real-world driving conditions.

November 18, 2016

Peloton will join forces with Cummins, Peterbilt and ZF TRW to develop a connected powertrain to increase fuel efficiency through platooning.

Tailwind launches web-based trucking, broker TMS software

The transportation management software is for small companies with a starting price of $69 a month and the first 30-days free

November 18, 2016

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Geotab’s fleet management app now in Google Play store

Geotab announced that its MyGeotab telematics and fleet management software app is now available in the Google Play Store. The app will make accessing MyGeotab quicker and more convenient for fleet managers, the company says, and further enhance the customer experience. “At Geotab, we understand that regardless of business size, having the flexibility to easily and […]

November 18, 2016

Pegasus TransTech released the new Transflo Telematics platform in partnership with Geotab.

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

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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

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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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FMCSA boots 133 ELDs off registry in fraud crackdown

Federal regulators pulled 133 non-compliant electronic logging devices off the public registry and gave motor carriers 60 days to replace them.

Red semi-truck with green cargo trailer driving on highway with motion blur

Truckload rates hold steady as holiday freight season tests limited capacity

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Heavy-Duty parts inflation slows to .4% nationwide, masking steep regional swings

Union Pacific diesel locomotives lined up on railroad tracks in a rail yard under clear sky

Proposed rail merger would slash 2.1 billion long-distance truck miles from the highway annually, report finds

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PS Logistics expands flatbed footprint with Roane Transportation acquisition

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