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Natural gas reality check, Part 1: Diesel’s dip and navigating today’s challenges
By 2012, there was no bigger buzzword in trucking than natural gas. Diesel’s recent price drop, however, stymied the upward momentum of the alt fuel’s adoption in the trucking industry. But the volatility of diesel prices could make nat gas attractive long term.
May 31, 2015
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Managing your trucks’ ECM data, other device data properly can aid in post-crash litigation, attorney says
Failure to regularly manage the electronic control module data on your trucks could lead to situations that put trucking companies at a distinct disadvantage in defending themselves in post-crash lawsuits, according to attorney Rob Moseley, who spoke at an annual meeting of the Truckload Carriers Association’s in Charlotte in early May.
May 31, 2015
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Research: what criteria trucking execs use to select TMS software
A recently-completed survey by Carrier Logistics Inc. (CLI) found what trucking industry executives look for in a transportation management system
May 29, 2015
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Putting more intelligence in truck routing
Predictive analytics has changed a lot since Omnitracs Analytics built out its first models. The amount of data has increased exponentially along with the speed, power and intelligence of its data processing capabilities.
May 28, 2015
Dean Croke, vice president of Omnitracs Analytics
Business
Daimler Trucks asks DOT to allow it to use camera systems in lieu of rearview mirrors (with photos)
Citing it as a way to improve aerodynamics and gain more flexibility in creating new technologies, Daimler Trucks North America, parent company of Freightliner and Western Star, has petitioned the U.S. DOT’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration asking it to allow camera-monitor systems as a compliance alternative to rearview mirrors.
May 28, 2015
The rearview mirror on Freightliner's SuperTruck, which the company hopes to nix following a petition to the DOT.
Business
Alchemy training platform creates access to Pro-TREAD lessons
Alchemy Systems has partnered with Instructional Technologies, Inc. (ITI) to allow customers using the Alchemy training platform to also train their drivers, warehouse staff, and mechanics on Pro-TREAD courses.
May 28, 2015
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ATRI study says truck platooning feasible in some operations
The American Transportation Research Institute released this week a report on its first phase of testing the feasibility truck platooning, and it concluded that Driver-Assistive Truck Platooning can see fuel benefits as high as 10 percent in trailing trucks
May 27, 2015
Freightliner's marketed fuel savings of the platooning technology built in to its Inspiration semi-autonomous truck.
Business
Paragon Software creates new mobile POD system: FleXipod
Paragon Software released a new mobile proof of delivery and fulfillment system, FleXipod, that gives real-time information on the status of deliveries and more.
May 27, 2015
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Business
Estenson Logistics, Truline Corp. deploy DriveCam in 900 trucks
During a trial period, Esteson Logistics and Truline Corp. experienced a 70 percent reduction in near-miss collisions, a decrease in frequency and severity of events, the exoneration of a driver following a serious collision and a significant improvement in overall driving behavior fleet-wide.
May 27, 2015
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Business
Hirschbach Motor Lines chooses Stay Metrics for driver rewards, retention platform
Stay Metrics, announced that Hirschbach Motor Lines is implementing its Driver Engagement Platform. Hirschbach will be using an online rewards and retention platform from Stay Metrics to engage drivers in its company-wide “All in to Win” incentive program.
May 27, 2015
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Business
Omnitracs celebrates opening of Dallas headquarters
Omnitracs celebrated the official opening of its new headquarters in Dallas with an open house and ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday, May 25.
May 26, 2015
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Business
Aljex Software develops automated rate module for brokers, carriers
Alex Software has introduced Automated Rate Confirmation (ARC), a software module that streamlines the key elements of daily carrier-broker interchange for rate confirmation and dispatch.
May 26, 2015
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Saia LTL Freight renews contract with Vnomics
Vnomics Corp., a company that provides onboard systems and analytics for improving fleet performance, announced that Saia LTL Freight has renewed its contract for an additional four years.
May 26, 2015
The Vnomics performance system shows drivers a shift efficiency score at the end of each trip
Business
PeopleNet acquires Cadec to expand presence in foodservice, private fleets
Through its PeopleNet subsidiary, Trimble has purchased the assets of privately held Cadec Global Inc.
May 26, 2015
PeopleNet
Business
As trucks of tomorrow take shape, two paths forward emerge
Two major truck manufacturers unveiled technology that could — and likely will — reshape the trucking industry. Many hurdles and questions remain, however, but once they are, trucking could look vastly different than it does today.
May 26, 2015
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Business
Shipper-carrier panel: what’s good for the driver is good for business
A shipper-carrier panel at the CCJ Spring Symposium discussed a number of ways to eliminate pain points in the supply chain.
May 21, 2015
Left to Right: Jim Ward, president and CEO of D.M. Bowman; Daniel Strong, president and CEO of Super Service; Gail Rutkowski, executive director of NASSTRAC; John Boyer, corporate transportation manager, American Woodmark Corporation.
Business
Fleetmatics adds route optimization module
Fleetmatics Group, a global provider of mobile workforce systems for service-based businesses delivered as software-as-a-service (SaaS), introduced a routing optimization module called Fleetmatics Routist. The software calculates and deploys route plans to drivers in the field, and features real-time and historical data that gives users a holistic view into routing performance. Fleetmatics Routist operates by […]
May 21, 2015
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VDO RoadLog website updated with selection tool for ELDs
Continental has updated its VDO RoadLog website with video testimonials and a new Product Selection Tool for its ELD hardware, software and accessories.
May 21, 2015
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