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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
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The new Volvo Trucks configurator
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The new Volvo VNL’s 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
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
Business
FuelOpps integrates with Qualcomm MCPs
Pittsburgh-based Propel IT, provider of the FuelOpps fuel efficiency application, announced a new collaboration with Qualcomm Inc. through which FuelOpps now integrates with Qualcomm’s Mobile Computing Platforms and leverages data from Qualcomm’s Performance Monitoring application to give fleet managers and drivers a more accurate and easy-to-use view of their fuel efficiency. FuelOpps also has an optional driver […]
July 13, 2012
Business
FAQs about EOBRs highlighted on FMCSA Website
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has highlighted on its Website a list of frequently asked questions regarding electronic onboard recorders following President Obama’s signing of highway legislation that mandates electronic logging devices. The list responds to questions regarding the safety benefits of EOBRs, FMCSA’s pending EOBR rulemaking, the economic impact of such a regulation […]
July 12, 2012
Business
TrakLok applauds highway bill’s hazmat mandate
TrakLok, manufacturer of a truck and container security device that combines physical security with real-time global monitoring and notification, announced its approval of the inclusion of a new hazardous materials assessment program in the federal surface authorization legislation Congress passed last week. “We must do more to ensure the safety and security of high-risk hazmat […]
July 12, 2012
Business
CoPilot Truck navigation app updated
ALK Technologies announced the release of the newest version of its CoPilot Truck GPS navigation app for professional drivers. ALK says the new version brings the latest truck-specific turn-by-turn guidance and routing technology to iPhones, iPads and Android-powered smartphones and tablets. New features, according to the company, include: • A sleek, new driver-friendly user interface; […]
July 12, 2012
Business
Treq-VMx touts mobile data terminal
Beijer Electronics’ Treq-VMx mobile data terminal includes cellular communications and is available in either a fixed-mount or removable version. The device features a 2G quad-band GSM/GPRS modem, an integrated GPS receiver and J1708/J1939 (CANbus) interface.
July 12, 2012
Business
i3G Corp readies i-tank remote monitoring system
i3G Corp has launched the i-tank remote tank monitoring system designed to help optimize the delivery of bulk liquids by monitoring and reporting precise liquid levels on remote storage tanks. “Our i-tank solution helps businesses refine their bulk liquid deliveries,” said Mike Barcum, chief executive officer of i3G. “By optimizing bulk deliveries, businesses can cut […]
July 12, 2012
Business
Online presentation helps truckers recognize, manage fatigue
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine is now offering a free online presentation for truckers describing the signs, causes and effects of driver fatigue and some strategies to manage it. “SAFE-T: Sleep, Alertness and Fatigue Education for Truckers” is available at www.aasmnet.org/safet. The presentation also is on YouTube to share or embed. The 23-minute narrated […]
July 11, 2012
Business
U.S. Bank acquires TransCard’s Class 7-8 fuel card network
U.S. Bank, a provider of fuel card services for Class 1-6 cars and light trucks, announced that it is entering the large commercial truck market with the acquisition of TransCard’s Class 7-8 fuel card network, including the product technology and its nationwide acceptance network. TransCard developed the platform in partnership with U.S. Xpress, which will […]
July 10, 2012
Business
TCG names Neimer VP/sales
Transportation Costing Group, a provider of activity-based costing and profitability management solutions for truckload and less-than-truckload motor carriers, has named Niki Neimer vice president of sales. Neimer brings a decade of trucking industry sales experience in account management roles with ACS TripPak and TMW Innovative Computing Corporation to her most recent role working with fleets […]
July 10, 2012
Business
Covenant launches revamped Website
Covenant Transportation Group on Monday, July 9, announced the launch of its newly revamped Website at www.ctgcompanies.com designed to allow visitors to gain a comprehensive understanding of all subsidiaries and companies related to the holding company, in addition to providing pertinent investor information. Covenant, based in Chattanooga, Tenn., said the Website shows that it is […]
July 9, 2012
Business
Global Road Technology touts safer highways
Global Road Technology announced it is paving the way for safer roads throughout Australia, and internationally, with current projects stretching from North Queensland to Western Australia. The internationally operating company creates and maintains urban, rural and industrial roads. GRT says its technology solves road stabilization and dust control problems, and other operating challenges, with the […]
July 7, 2012
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