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Peterbilt demonstrates autonomous driving truck at ITS World Congress
Advanced technologies capable of autonomous driving to complement vehicle operators was showcased during the ITS World Congress in Detroit this week. The innovative system was demonstrated on a Peterbilt Model 579 concept truck. āThe autonomous truck of the future is an extension of existing, individual systems already available for todayās commercial vehicles,ā said Bill Kahn, [ā¦]
September 9, 2014
Business
Vigillo adds new capabilities to big data platform, Athena
Due to increased demand in big data projects for transportation, Vigillo announced the addition of more expertise and capabilities to its Athena big data platform.
September 9, 2014
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The new Volvo VNLās features and trim levels are available to examine interactively. Volvo Trucks has developed a new state-of-the-art online configurator exclusively for VNL models. The configurator provides detailed information on the features and benefits of each trim level and cab option, as well as a 360-degree view of the truck inside and out.
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Business
Central States Manufacturing to deploy Omnitracs MCP50
Omnitracs, a provider of fleet management systems to transportation and logistics companies, announced that Central States Manufacturing, Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of metal building products, will deploy Omnitracsā Mobile Computing Platform 50 (MCP50) and key applications across its 85-vehicle fleet.
September 8, 2014
Business
Riding the wave of e-commerce, part 2: technology on demand
Is the technology in your office stacked up to the challenge of e-commerce? Here are three technologies to make your operations more flexible and nimble.
September 5, 2014
Business
EPA approves diesel alternative DME under Renewable Fuel Standard
The EPA has approved biogas-based dimethyl ether for inclusion under the Renewable Fuel Standard, Oberon Fuels reports. DME is being touted as a convenient option for transportation, as truck makers and fleets look for domestically produced, renewable fuels.
September 5, 2014
Business
Omnitracs to acquire XRS for $178 million
Omnitracs, a provider of fleet management systems to transportation and logistics companies, announced that it has agreed to acquire XRS Corporation.
September 2, 2014
Business
Dick Savage to lead sales for SmartDrive
SmartDrive Systems, a provider of driving performance systems that reduce collisions and improve fuel efficiency, announced the appointment of Richard āDickā Savage as senior director of sales. With more than 20 years of sales experience within the telematics and transportation industry, Savage will be responsible for managing SmartDriveās strategic partner relationships and spearheading the companyās [ā¦]
August 29, 2014
Business
Riding the wave of e-commerce
Less-than-truckload and truckload carriers have traditionally steered clear of āfinal-mileā deliveries to residential areas. That model is changing as e-commerce has grown larger than parcels.
August 29, 2014
Business
TMW Systems invests in 3Gtms, expands 3PL offerings
Trimble announced that it has entered into a strategic alliance with 3Gtms, Inc., a privately-held provider of transportation management systems (TMS). The alliance includes an equity investment in 3Gtms by Trimble and a commercial reseller agreement with TMW Systems, part of Trimbleās Transportation and Logistics Division.
August 27, 2014
Business
Study: fleet telematics growth in China surpasses U.S.
C.J. Driscoll & Associates, a supplier of market research and consulting services for the GPS and wireless communication industries, released a China Commercial Telematics Market Study, the first in a new series of C.J. Driscoll reports on the global telematics markets.
August 22, 2014
Business
Rand McNally releases next-gen GPS navigation devices
On Friday, Aug. 22, at the Great American Trucking Show, Rand McNally, introduced its latest generation IntelliRoute TND GPS devices for commercial truck drivers.
August 22, 2014
Business
Bestpass toll service adds Niagara Falls bridges
Bestpass, a provider of bulk purchasing and streamlined toll management services to commercial fleets, announced that beginning August 16, 2014 Niagara Falls Bridge Commission (NFBC)-managed bridges, including the Rainbow, Whirlpool, and Lewiston-Queenston international bridges, are now part of the Bestpass toll service.
August 22, 2014
Business
Panel: Telematics come of age, fleets realizing benefits
Fleets today are starting to see real benefits from maintenance-focused telematics systems on trucks ā but work remains to fully optimize current communications systems. That was message from a panel of telematics experts speaking to attendees at the Commercial Vehicle Outlook Conference
August 21, 2014
Business
Technology changing needs of drivers and technicians, panel says
If new truck technologies are not applied correctly, they can be counterproductive for fleets looking to reap expensive fuel savings and safety benefits.
August 21, 2014
Business
Technology to boost driver performance ā fleets share case examples at CVOC
Brent Nussbaum, CEO of Nussbaum Transportation, in some ways voiced the conscience of the session by stressing that technology alone wonāt solve fleet problems relative to safety and fuel efficiency. Drivers buy-in to any system is crucial.
August 20, 2014
Business
PeopleNet showcases new āconnected fleetā platform
PeopleNet showcased a new āConnectedFleetā platform at its annual user conference. The new platform consists of four parts, all of which are on schedule to be available by this time next year.
August 20, 2014
Business
What will the truck market look like in 2022?
During the opening address of the 2014 Commercial Vehicle Outlook Conference in Dallas, researcher and analyst Sandeep Karr said the global truck market will increase tremendously between now and 2022.
August 20, 2014
Business
Truck makers, operators ask NHTSA to consider āreal worldā in setting efficiency standards
Truck, trailer and engine makers, along with buyers and operators, are strongly encouraging government regulators to consider real-world operating factors in the development of the next round of heavy-duty vehicle fuel efficiency standards. The industry is also hoping the government has learned from the unintended, economically disastrous and potentially conflicting results of other recent emissions rules.
August 20, 2014
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