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Technology: Page 142

Telogis releases global version of truck navigation app

Telogis announced the release of a Global Edition (GE) option for its mobile navigation application that features global maps.

March 2, 2016

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Stay Metrics enhances research tools to identify, prevent early driver turnover

The primary cause of early driver turnover is unmet, and in many cases, unrealistic job expectations, according to ongoing research by Stay Metrics of data from its base of motor carrier clients.

March 2, 2016

Truck driver turnover

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SuperTruck II project announced by Department of Energy

Deputy Assistant Secretary for Transportation Reuben Sarkar announced the $80 million funding opportunity, subject to congressional appropriations, for research, development and demonstration of long-haul tractor-trailer technology to double fuel economy of the most efficient tractor-trailer from 2009.

March 2, 2016

EBE Technologies releases vehicle maintenance software

The company describes VMS as an integrated suite for carriers to manage all aspects of their internal or outsourced maintenance operations.

March 1, 2016

Foodliner adds fuel network to Transflo Mobile+ app from Pegasus TransTech

Foodliner and Quest Liner, subsidiaries of the McCoy Group, have implemented the Transflo Mobile+ enterprise mobile platform.

March 1, 2016

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Vnomics debuts True Fuel

Vnomics Corp., has introduced its new Vnomics True Fuel fuel optimization solution. The patented, standalone system, released Sunday at the Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) Annual Meeting in Nashville, Tenn., significantly improves fuel economy through real-time driver coaching and precise, comprehensive fuel use analytics for fleet managers, Vnomics says. “True Fuel is the result of […]

February 29, 2016

Trailer aerodynamics focus of recent Confidence Report

The Confidence Report determined the per-vehicle fuel economy benefit of trailer aerodynamic devices can be high, ranging from 1 percent to more than 10 percent, depending on the devices chosen.

February 28, 2016

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ALK finalizes agenda for 2016 transportation tech summit, May 23-24

ALK Technologies announced the lineup for its annual Transportation Technology Summit May 23-24 in Philadelphia. The event has previously been held in Princeton, N.J.

February 26, 2016

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Bay and Bay Transportation installing Orbcomm devices on trailer fleet

Bay and Bay will use Orbcomm’s GT 1100 device to monitor its mixed fleet of dry van, refrigerated trailers and dry tank assets.

February 26, 2016

Orbcomm’s GT 1100 device uses an integrated solar panel to increase longevity and frequency of reporting.

Colorado DOT opens I-70 to two-way traffic Thursday afternoon

I-70 through Glenwood Canyon will open to two-way traffic at 4 p.m. local time Thursday. Colorado DOT said a pace car in each direction will lead traffic to maintain a safe speed as vehicles travel through the canyon on the eastbound lanes in a head-to-head configuration.

February 25, 2016

A tractor-trailer got caught in a rockslide Monday, Feb. 15 along I-70 in Glenwood Canyon in Colorado. Photo courtesy of the Colorado DOT.

The evolution of the middleman in trucking

A number of well-funded freight brokers and 3pls are trying to crack the code on automating freight transactions.

February 24, 2016

Load Delivered has an Innovation Department focused on creating new technologies that add value for its shipper and carrier customers.

Ruan selects FourKites for load tracking

Ruan will be using the technology to proactively manage exceptions and eliminate check calls to dispatchers and drivers.

February 23, 2016

Orbcomm adds cellular-only fleet management platform to portfolio

The new SkyWave IDP-782 device provides the same functionality as Orbcomm’s dual-mode (cellular and satellite) version at a more economical cost.

February 23, 2016

Changing driver behaviors: expert gives pointers at Lytx conference

Lasting behavior change won’t occur unless the person has the ability to feel successful, explained BJ Fogg, Ph.D., an expert in creating systems to change human behavior.

February 22, 2016

The DriveCam program from Lytx shows driver managers a ranked list of drivers by priority for coaching and intervention.

Vigillo to provide CSA data for PeopleNet’s safety analytics dashboard

The new tool by PeopleNet will allow carriers to look at onboard and external data points to focus on their riskiest drivers and proactively concentrate on eliminating unsafe operating practices.

February 18, 2016

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Investment firm to acquire video telematics provider Lytx for $500M

Video telematics provider Lytx has signed an agreement to be acquired by Chicago-based private equity firm GTCR.

February 18, 2016

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2015 a banner year for sales of video-based safety systems

The use of video-based safety systems rapidly ascended in 2015, according to annual growth numbers from Lytx, a global provider of technology in this space. Lytx saw a year-over-year increase in purchased subscriptions of nearly 80 percent across all transportation segments and added 365 new clients. The company has an estimated 66 percent market share, […]

February 16, 2016

Lytx's new ActiveVision service integrates with in-vehicle technology and Lytx DriveCam sensors for an extensive level of data collection and analytics to provide in-cab and post-trip driver coaching.

Trimble adds compliance app from ISE Fleet Services to its field management suite

ISE Fleet Services announced that Trimble has added ISE’s Android eFleetSuite compliance application to its field service management (FSM) suite.

February 16, 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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