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Several new freight-matching apps introduced at GATS

The apps perform similar to Uber’s ride-sharing idea: Shippers post loads, carriers post trucks and the system automatically matches shippers loads’ to carriers’ available capacity. Two apps introduced last week — and both aimed at the owner-operator market — do just that. Others offer a varied take on that idea.

September 7, 2016

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TruckerLine’s 20,000 driver network open for direct carrier recruiting

Carrier recruiters can now directly search TruckerLine’s network, browse resumes and receive background documentation with the driver’s approval.

September 7, 2016

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Volkswagen acquires stake in Navistar, companies entering joint venture

In the near term, the alliance will focus on developing common power train systems that are set to be delivered to North American customers by 2019.

September 6, 2016

New generation Cascadia will introduce upgraded Detroit Connect platform

Detroit Connect Analytics, part of the Detroit Connect suite of connected vehicle services, provides customers with insights about their vehicles.

September 1, 2016

Detroit Connect Circle of Connectivity

TivaCloud partners with KeepTruckin to expand compliance software with ELD solution

TivaCloud expands compliance service offerings by partnering with KeepTruckin for electronic logging devices (ELD).

September 1, 2016

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How does a 21-year-old fleet owner prepare for the future of trucking?

A few technology-based freight brokerage and 3pls are developing TMS platforms for carriers, to have fast access to capacity that otherwise would be hidden in the market.

August 30, 2016

The Tracks TMS platform captures tracking data from drivers.

Isotrak releases ELD-compliant logging app

The new application has an intuitive, easy-to-use interface so drivers can focus on safety and their deliveries, the company says.

August 26, 2016

Panel: U.S. carriers increasingly opting for automated tech, advanced safety systems

Driverless trucks may not be around the corner, but automation and advanced safety technology still appears to be making itself at home in North American fleets. At least that was the message Thursday during the final segment of CCJ’s Market Movers at the Great American Trucking Show (GATS) in Dallas.

August 26, 2016

Panelists at CCJ Market Movers, held Aug. 25, included (from right) Donald Broughton, economist from Avondale Partners; David Parker, president of Covenant Transportation Group; and Alain Bedard, chairman and CEO of Transforce. The panel was moderated by CNBC anchor Morgan Brennan (left).

Carriers, brokers using tech to improve bid response during 2016 freight recession

Bid packages from shippers can be time consuming with hundreds – and potentially thousands – of lanes to analyze and respond to with pricing.

August 25, 2016

With overcapacity in the market, Syfan Transport and many other carriers are receiving a larger volume of bid packages from shippers.

Omnitracs creates educational website for fleet technologies

Its new FleetScience.com digital hub showcases business best practices with a focus on how fleets are using both existing and developing technologies.

August 24, 2016

U.S. Bank creates single Voyager Fleet Card for class 1-8 vehicles; TravelCenters of America accepts

U.S. Bank announced a new single Voyager Fleet Card solution for fleets that have local and OTR operations and mixed vehicle classes.

August 24, 2016

U.S. Bank launched the Voyager Mobile app earlier this year. Fleet managers use it primarily to monitor drivers’ fuel buying decisions; drivers use it to choose their fueling locations

Superior Plus Energy Services equips fleet with True Fuel coaching device

A provider of home and business fuels, Superior Plus Energy Services has 300 vehicles with True Fuel to improve fuel economy.

August 22, 2016

ATA’s Rob Abbot to join Lytx, lead trucking team

Abbott replaces the retiring Rob Bartels, a longtime Lytx commercial and market development executive.

August 19, 2016

Making the most of e-log data: tech tools give fleets, drivers instant advice

One of the challenges of using e-logs is being able to predict when, where and how much time drivers will have available to plan load assignments.

August 19, 2016

The Roadnet routing software from Omnitracs identifies a possible service failure due to a driver running out of hours.

Continental tool aims to help fleets find compliant ELD

Continental has created a tool for fleet managers to use to help determine the equipment needed to be electronic logging device mandate-compliant.

August 17, 2016

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Omnitracs adds Critical Event Video option to its in-cab and mobile fleet management platforms

On Wednesday, Aug. 17, Omnitracs announced the release of an in-cab video solution Critical Event Video (CEV). High-quality video can be reviewed within minutes of triggered safety events.

August 17, 2016

Omnitracs CEV is fully integrated with the in-cab platform and uses a single data plan.

McLeod Software prepping for Sept. 18-20 user conference in San Antonio

The event will feature a trade show with exhibits from 60 of McLeod’s industry partners and three separate educational tracks.

August 16, 2016

The mobile network: using apps to stay connected with drivers

Recent developments in mobility give small transportation companies an economical way to deploy new functions quickly

August 15, 2016

PeopleNet's Connected Driver app gives drivers a view of their current dispatch status.

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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.

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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

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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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