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University Transportation Center grants extended
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Research and Innovative Technology Administration will extend current University Transportation Center grants by one year. The 22 UTCs that were selected in January are currently using fiscal 2011 funds for their research, and RITA will extend their existing grants for one year and award 2012 funds to these programs. In […]
July 27, 2012
Business
Geographic databases for 2012 released
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics, a part of the Research and Innovative Technology Administration, has released the 2012 edition of the National Transportation Atlas Databases. he 2012 edition features updated datasets from last year’s NTAD; also, substantial revisions were made to national parks, ports, National Bridge Inventory and railways. This year’s […]
July 27, 2012
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Telvent to provide all-electronic tolling for Washington State projects
Telvent, a real-time IT solutions and information provider, announced that it has been selected by the Washington State Department of Transportation to implement three all-electronic tolling systems through the Washington State Roadway Toll Systems Project. The project includes the implementation, maintenance and operation of three all-electronic tolling systems in the Puget Sound area: the State […]
July 27, 2012
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Eyefortransport recognizes Exel as Best North American 3PL
Exel, a provider of supply chain management and a Deutsche Post DHL company, earned the 2012 North American Best 3PL award for pharmaceutical, life sciences and healthcare supply chain during eyefortransport’s annual 3PL Summit in Atlanta. Eyefortransport also recognized Exel as a finalist in five other categories, including automotive supply chains; chemical, hazmat, oil and […]
July 26, 2012
Business
Progressive Insurance expands commercial auto package
Progressive Insurance announced it has expanded its commercial auto product to better meet the insurance needs of businesses. Its latest commercial package brings more coverage options and introduces a customer loyalty program. “Through customer research and feedback from our agents, we pinpointed what businesses needed most from their insurance company,” said Mike Miller, commercial auto […]
July 26, 2012
Business
Paragon upgrades routing, scheduling solutions
Paragon Software Systems, a software company focused on vehicle routing and scheduling, announced an upgrade of its routing and scheduling optimization software. Paragon Version 5.6 includes more than 50 enhancements and functionality improvements to help fleets cut operating costs, improve asset utilization and enhance customer service, the company says. “Paragon’s software development team has responded […]
July 25, 2012
Business
Manhattan Associates appoints new CEO
The board of directors of Manhattan Associates announced that Eddie Capel will succeed Pete Sinisgalli as Manhattan’s chief executive officer effective Jan. 1, 2013. Sinisgalli will continue to serve on the board. Manhattan is a provider of supply chain optimization systems for shippers and carriers. Capel joined the company in June 2000 and was appointed to […]
July 25, 2012
Business
Knight selects Electronic Funds Source as payments provider
Electronic Funds Source, a provider of customized payment solutions, announced its partnership with Knight Transportation, which recently implemented EFS to provide the company with a comprehensive payments platform solution. “Knight partnered with EFS because of their innovative, customized approach to technology and their solid vision of future solutions for our industry,” says Dave Jackson, president […]
July 24, 2012
Business
J.J. Keller’s EOBR supports oil field exception
J.J. Keller announced that Encompass, a compliance management tool, now will support the U.S. oldfield logging exception through the use of Keller’s Android-based electronic onboard recording system. “The U.S. oilfield exception is critical to effectively manage hours-of-service requirements in the oil and gas field industry,” said Rustin Keller, vice president of business services for J.J. […]
July 23, 2012
Business
Rand McNally enhances TND 760, creates new web portal
Rand McNally added new enhancements to the TND 760 Fleet Edition, its single-box EOBR-compliant system, and created a new web portal for all of its mobile communications products. The announcement comes one year after launching the original TND 760. New features include a Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR); the inclusion of the “Oil Field Exception” […]
July 19, 2012
Business
Rand McNally designes smaller, less costly TruckPC
Rand McNally announced a new hardware design and upgrades for its top-end mobile communication fleet management system, TruckPC. The new system, the TPC 7600, has a mounted box that measures one-third the size of the prior generation device and packs the same computing power and Windows 7 operating system. The reduced size with a high-sensitivity in-cab […]
July 19, 2012
Business
Rand McNally touts upgrades to mobile communications systems, Web portal
Rand McNally on Thursday, July 19, announced a new hardware design and upgrades for its top-end TPC 7600 mobile communication fleet management system, cutting the system’s price to less than $1,200. The company said the new box, measuring one-third the size of the prior-generation mounted device, packs the same computing power and Windows 7 operating […]
July 19, 2012
Business
Mentor Engineering touts new Ranger in-vehicle computer
Mentor Engineering’s Mentor Ranger 4.0 rugged in-vehicle computer is designed to provide real-time electronic dispatching of work orders and job time tracking while enabling in-vehicle navigation, tracking and instant communications. Ranger also is designed to function as an electronic onboard recorder and to monitor speeding, and has an integrated G-force sensor for tracking unsafe driver […]
July 19, 2012
Business
Betts Spring launches new Website
Betts Spring Co. announced the launch of a new interactive Website focused exclusively on its spring manufacturing operation, www.bettsspring.com. The site was created with the assistance of Ecreativeworks (www.ecreativeworks.com). Betts, a spring manufacturer headquartered in Fresno, Calif., designs and manufactures made-to-order coil springs, leaf springs and wire forms to fit a wide variety of applications […]
July 19, 2012
Business
Waller Truck recognized for safety
Waller Truck Co. announced it was presented a Platinum award by Great West Casualty Co. as part of the 2011 National Safety Awards Program. Waller is a family-owned and -operated dry van truckload carrier of general commodities headquartered in Excelsior Springs, Mo. Started in 1959 by Jack Waller and now under second-generation leadership of Bob Waller, […]
July 18, 2012
Business
Soti extends MDM software across all Android devices
With the rapid increase in business adoption of Android and Apple devices, enterprises are having to replace computing devices more frequently. Mobile device management (MDM) has become essential for efficiency and security. Currently, Android provides limited management and security application program interface (APIs) for MDM vendors to leverage. Companies that manufacture phones need to create their […]
July 16, 2012
Business
PHH Arval launches mobile method to manage fleet requests
PHH Arval announced the launch of the PHH InterActive Request Center, a new technology application designed to provide fleet managers a one-stop shop for managing various requests through a flexible platform that is also accessible on mobile devices. The Request Center, which is an online hub of communications about specific fleet requests and their resolutions, […]
July 13, 2012
Business
GPS Insight touts custom fleet tracking categories
GPS Insight, a provider of GPS tracking solutions for commercial and government fleets, has announced a new capability for all customers to apply their own custom categories and attributes for their fleets within the GPS fleet tracking software, allowing them to define and apply their highly specific business data to vehicles, equipment, drivers, landmarks, users […]
July 13, 2012
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