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Video whiteboard: FMCSA’s 7 goals for ELD mandate explained

Omnitracs released a new video detailing what fleets need to know about the upcoming Electronic Logging Device (ELD) mandate, expected to be published in September 2015.

July 21, 2015

Action on e-log rule expected this month

A federal rule to mandate the use of electronic logging devices by truck operators is scheduled to make its next move toward implementation this month, according to a recent report issued by the Department of Transportation.

July 17, 2015

A Final Rule to require the use of electronic logging devices is still scheduled for Sept. 30.

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CV Outlook to host panel on future of trucking equipment, technology

A panel of experts will discuss the future of equipment and technology in the industry at next month’s Commercial Vehicle Outlook in Dallas.

July 17, 2015

Concept vehicles like Freightliner’s SuperTruck could hint at major equipment and technology changes coming in the trucking industry — all of which will be discussed at a CV-Outlook panel on looming equipment and tech changes in transportation.

Cargas Systems using ALK mapping, navigation in fuel delivery software

Cargas Systems has integrated ALK’s suite of mapping and navigation applications with its Cargas Energy software to provide industry-specific route dispatch, navigation and map visualization for fuel delivery and HVAC service companies.

July 16, 2015

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Turning on compliance: ‘paperless’ third-party services growing

Managing logbook data and driver hiring are two areas where outsourcing has gained traction by way of new technology and services.

July 16, 2015

ITS Dispatch software adds lending feature via BAM Worldwide

ITS Canada, provider of ITS Dispatch, announced a new set of features to help its clients accelerate freight transactions and cash flow.

July 15, 2015

Western Express outfitting fleet with EpicVue satellite TV

Western Express is installing TV systems in 1,600 power units, the largest single fleet installation of EpicVue to date.

July 14, 2015

CarrierWeb shares load tracking info with MacroPoint

The companies say this development enables their mutual carrier, shipper and broker customers to instantly share freight tracking information tailored to their unique service requirements.

July 14, 2015

LoadDex pricing platform to integrate with McLeod PowerBroker software

McLeod Software, a provider of transportation and logistics systems; and Logistical Labs, a cloud-based supply chain software provider, announced a partnership to integrate Logistical Labs’ pricing platform, LoadDex, with McLeod’s freight brokerage operations management system PowerBroker. The integration will allow PowerBroker users to access LoadDex via the Quick Quote screen to more efficiently make strategic […]

July 10, 2015

Parcel carrier LSO deploys SmartDrive video-based safety program

Since the implementation of SmartDrive began, LSO has improved its safety score by 47 percent with visibility of key areas to focus on for continuous improvement.

July 10, 2015

Telular acquires two telematics companies for SkyBitz division

Reltima and GPS North America are now part of Telular’s SkyBitz division, which offers an expanded set of asset tracking and information systems for fleets.

July 10, 2015

The battery life of SkyBitz' GLS400 mobile terminal is about five years, and to facilitate ease of maintenance, the device is powered by eight off-the-shelf AA lithium batteries, which allows for easy replacement.

International offering credit for telematics systems on new truck purchases

Telematics hardware and a two-year data plan from one of several providers will be standard and available at no extra cost to truck buyers through this program.

July 9, 2015

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Facebook on steroids: U.S. Xpress creates social apps to manage fleet

No company wants employees to be using social media while at work, but as U.S. Xpress has shown, the components of social media do have a place in modern business systems.

July 8, 2015

Mack announces expansion of Uptime diagnostics system

Mack Trucks recently enhanced its Uptime diagnostics systems by expanding its partnered services offering, enabling faster, more accurate diagnostics and improved communication, the company says. Partnered services allows Mack to integrate innovative service providers into its unparalleled customer support environment. The improved diagnostics results from the integration of Mack ASIST, Mack’s web-based fleet service management platform […]

July 8, 2015

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C&K Trucking chooses driver rewards from Stay Metrics; turnover falls 11 percent

Within the first three months, C&K Trucking saw its already low turnover rate decrease by 11 percent, measured on an annualized basis, compared to the same period in 2014. With improved retention of drivers, C&K Trucking has been able to increase its fleet size by 12 percent since February.

July 8, 2015

The trucking technology tit-for-tat: Will trucking get anything in return for ever-increasing regs?

In return for working to meet all these new standards and rules set forth both in recent years and upcoming, the trucking industry has asked for virtually nothing in return from the federal government. That needs to change. Modest size and weight increases are an excellent place to start.

July 8, 2015

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Special edition: using technology to recruit and retain more drivers

A three-part series exploring how carriers are using technology to streamline the approach to recruiting, hiring and onboarding new drivers.

July 8, 2015

Navajo Express is using technology to identify the types of drivers that are more likely to stay and succeed at the company, and to tailor its recruiting efforts accordingly.

Trucker Path opens beta testing of truckload freight marketplace

Trucker Path began private testing of Truckloads in March with a limited number of fleets and owner-operators. The shipping marketplace platform is now available upon request.

July 7, 2015

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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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