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Schneider National selects Wabco’s OnGuard Collision Safety System
Meritor Wabco on Thursday, Jan. 12, announced that Schneider National has selected the OnGuard Collision Safety System as standard equipment for all new Class 8 commercial vehicles within its fleet. OnGuard is an “always on” collision mitigation system designed to provide vehicles with an active braking system regardless if the cruise control is engaged. The […]
January 12, 2012
Business
New Penn launches Email Service Alerts
New Penn has launched a Service Alert process to informs customers by e-mail about situations that may impact their supply chain. Coinciding with the seasonal effects of winter weather, a new Email Service Alert and corresponding Webpage will provide detailed information about weather, natural disaster or other circumstances that may potentially impact service. Email Service […]
January 12, 2012
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PCS Software enhances Express transportation management software
PCS Software announced a trio of new enhancements for Express, its transportation management software, designed to enable trucking companies to further streamline the efficiency of their operations. The enhancements incorporate upgrades to the interfaces with Qualcomm and PeopleNet satellite tracking services: • PCS’s Proximity Tracking interfaces with PeopleNet’s Pacos and Qualcomm’s Circle of Service to […]
January 12, 2012
Business
Prophesy updates FleetTrax Premier
Prophesy Transportation Solutions, a provider of trucking and logistics software solutions to the transportation industry, announced the release of a new version of its fleet maintenance package, FleetTrax Premier, designed to increase functionality by adding advanced reporting and organizational capabilities and enhanced integration to the Prophesy DispatchSeries. The latest launch also adds integration to the […]
January 12, 2012
Business
Comdata Mobile app now available
Comdata Corp., a provider of electronic payment innovation, announced the launch of its new mobile application. Comdata Mobile, designed to provide customers with a solution that utilizes the full capabilities of Comdata systems and data in a real-time and easily accessible manner. The app features on-the-go account and card maintenance functionality, including the ability to […]
January 12, 2012
Business
Motorola Xyboard now certified for Xata Turnpike
Xata Corp., a provider of fleet optimization software, announced that it has added the Motorola Xyboard to its list of Android tablet computers certified to work with the Xata Turnpike fleet management solution, helping fleets of all sizes and owner-operations improve compliance, reduce costs and increase customer satisfaction. The Xyboard, Motorola’s next-generation tablet, is lighter […]
January 12, 2012
Business
ATA’s Graves to keynote Pegasus TransTech User Conference
Bill Graves, president and chief executive officer of the American Trucking Associations, will be the keynote speaker at the Pegasus TransTech User Conference in Clearwater, Fla., on Wednesday, April 18. Pegasus TransTech is a provider of remote scanning, document management and workflow solutions for the commercial transportation industry; its customers include key ATA members. “We […]
January 10, 2012
Business
Pilgrim’s Pride signs 5-year contract with FuelQuest
FuelQuest Inc., an on-demand software and services company for the global downstream energy industry, announced a five-year contract with Pilgrim’s Pride Corp., the world’s second-largest chicken producer with operations in the United States, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Under the agreement, FuelQuest Fuel Center will provide outsourced bulk fuel management services for Pilgrim’s 30 fleet fueling […]
January 6, 2012
Business
Havis debuts idle reduction system
Havis announced today the launch of IdleRight2, the next generation of the company’s idle reduction and fuel management system. IdleRight2 minimizes idle time by monitoring the battery’s voltage while the vehicle is turned off and electronics, such as light bars, radios and computers, are still on. When the battery voltage drops to a pre-set level, […]
January 6, 2012
Business
ALK, International Telematics form partnership
ALK Technologies Inc., a developer of geologistics software and data products, announced that it has entered into a partnership with International Telematics Corp. International Telematics will resell ALK’s CoPilot Truck Professional navigation software in North America, fully integrated with its ibright vehicle and trailer telematics system designed to offer operators an advanced but easy-to-use fully […]
January 5, 2012
Business
Pilot Flying J launches Android trucking app
The Android version of Pilot Flying J’s MyPilot app now is available for smartphones and tablets. The app provides location and trip features for all of the more than 550 travel centers and travel plazas owned by the franchise. Features include one-touch calling, a search function to find locations with specified amenities and services such […]
January 4, 2012
Business
Technology
Cell phone distractions, truck navigation and onboard diagnostics are among the technological news items featured.
January 4, 2012
Business
Journal
Hours-of-service final rule retains 11-hour driving limit, lawsuit seeks to block cross-border pilot program, truck-related fatalities up and other industry news items are featured.
January 4, 2012
Business
Accellos names Collins chief marketing officer
Accellos, a provider of supply chain execution software solutions, announced the appointment of Chad Collins as chief marketing officer. Collins brings Accellos more than 15 years’ experience building, implementing and marketing innovative supply chain software technologies to help customers streamline their distribution and logistics operations. Prior to joining Accellos, Collins was vice president of marketing […]
January 3, 2012
Business
Maryland offers truck parking during snowstorms
A Maryland pilot program provides truck parking in select park and ride lots during snowstorms of six inches or more. A new mobile application also is available to locate parking at 45 locations statewide where park and ride lot snow removal also is provided. The regular and new emergency parking locations may be viewed by: […]
December 29, 2011
Business
Data Visualization Student Challenge winners announced
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics, a part of the Research and Innovative Technology Administration, announced that Kory Northrop of the University of Oregon and Ali Mostafavi of Purdue University were chosen as winners of the Data Visualization Student Challenge. Each of the winners will receive a $2,000 scholarship. The contest was […]
December 29, 2011
Business
Restricting drivers’ cell phone use: a tough pill to swallow?
As of January 3, 2012, commercial truck or bus drivers will face civil penalties of up to $2,750, per violation, for using handheld cell phones while operating a vehicle. The new rule, announced in November by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, will include a maximum penalty of $11,000 for companies that permit this behavior. […]
December 29, 2011
Business
Getloaded helps homeless in Virginia
Getloaded employees recently helped homeless individuals in Virginia find the services they need through Project Homeless Connect, a Richmond-based program that invites thousands of chronically homeless adults to the Greater Richmond Convention Center to access resources many people take for granted, including health care, dental and vision services, mental health screenings, employment resources and guidance, […]
December 27, 2011
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