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Comdata adds reporting, controls for DEF

Comdata Corporation, a provider of electronic payment systems, says it has implemented enhanced reporting and controls for Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) and other alternative fuel types. As fuel-efficiency standards and green initiatives evolve with the transportation industry, the expanded capability will offer companies detailed insight into their alternative fuel purchases, it says. “The transportation industry […]

February 15, 2011

Labelmaster lets users ‘Create Your Own’ products via online catalog

Labelmaster, a manufacturer and distributor of regulatory compliance products, now offers customers the option of creating custom products online, obtaining pricing instantly, approving proofs immediately and reordering from saved proofs quickly and conveniently at labelmaster.com/custom. The site has user-friendly navigation and search functionality and an online chat feature where visitors receive immediate answers to questions […]

February 15, 2011

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French version of PeopleNet website posted

PeopleNet, a provider of Internet-based and integrated onboard computing and mobile communications systems, announced that its website is available in French. PeopleNet says the website features stories about specific performance and safety improvement results that it has generated for customers. “We are pleased to share with the entire country the intellectual capital we’ve amassed over […]

February 14, 2011

Decisiv adds new information source

Decisiv Inc., a provider of technology designed to connect fleet managers with internal and external service locations, announced that its Decisiv Service Management Platform now incorporates labor operations data from Motor Information Systems. Decisiv says the labor modules that now are integrated under Decisiv’s cloud-based computing technology approach further the availability of in-context information in […]

February 14, 2011

Qualcomm touts insurance telematics, driver safety solution

Qualcomm Enterprise Services Europe says its insurance telematics and driver safety solution for the automobile insurance market and commercial fleet industry will be released for commercial fleets in June 2011. “By providing real-time driver feedback and actionable reporting, our new insurance telematics and driver safety solution provides fleets with a closed loop process for their […]

February 14, 2011

Technology

Tire pressure monitoring systems, CSA safety performance service and other technological news items are featured.

February 13, 2011

Stemco’s AirBat RF product line includes a driver alert system with an in-cab display and a handheld reader that a technician could use to monitor tire pressures.

TDG credits Paragon Software for improved home deliveries

Canadian furniture retailer The Dufresne Group announced that it has invested in an advanced logistics planning system from Paragon Software Systems Inc. The Winnipeg, Manitoba, based firm says the new software has helped consolidate its transport planning in order to improve delivery performance, optimize resources and save costs. “With Paragon, we expect to maximize efficiency […]

February 12, 2011

Qualcomm acquires Sylectus

Qualcomm Incorporated, a provider of integrated wireless systems, services and applications to transportation and logistics companies, announced that, through its subsidiary Qualcomm Canada, Inc., it has acquired the holding company of GPSNet Technologies, Inc. which operates Sylectus, a provider of advanced fleet management software for smaller transportation companies. Qualcomm intends to continue to operate the […]

February 12, 2011

Accellos announces Version 6.3 of Accellos One Warehouse

Accellos, a provider of supply chain execution software solutions, announced Accellos One Warehouse Version 6.3, the latest iteration of its warehouse management system. Accellos One Warehouse is an end-to-end suite of products aimed at increasing the productivity, efficiency and visibility of activities that take place in a company’s warehouse and distribution operations. Seamlessly integrated with […]

February 12, 2011

YRC provides new service options with mobile tools

YRC, the largest subsidiary of YRC Worldwide Inc., announced new mobile tools designed to allow YRC customers to track shipments, read the latest YRC news and access customer service – wherever they are, whenever they want. YRC is providing free iPhone and Android apps, along with a mobile website for all other phones. To download […]

February 10, 2011

HireRight names Spencer VP/Transportation Solutions

HireRight, a provider of employment background screening and drug screening solutions, announced the appointment of Steven Spencer as vice president of Transportation Solutions and head of its Transportation Business Unit. Spencer joined HireRight Solutions (then USIS Commercial Services) in 1999 and has helped establish the group. In 2008, he was promoted to senior director of […]

February 10, 2011

LXE touts Tecton rugged mobile computer

LXE, a division of EMS Technologies, announced the launch of the Tecton rugged handheld computer, targeting supply chain applications. The successor to LXE’s MX7 handheld, the IP65-rated Tecton handheld computer is designed to accelerate real-time data capture with a PXA 320 806 MHz processor running Windows Mobile 6.5 or Windows CE 6.0. “There are some […]

February 10, 2011

QuikQ announces Fuel Island Manager software

QuikQ, the provider of a cardless direct fuel connection between truck stop point-of-sale (POS) and motor carrier enterprise systems, announced its new Fuel Island Manager software. The Fuel Island Manager streamlines fueling for drivers by detecting and validating the position of a truck in the fueling lane and turning on dispensers without magnetic stripe cards […]

February 9, 2011

Pegasus TransTech provides drivers a venue for HOS feedback

Pegasus TransTech announced that, in response to requests from a number of its fleet customers, it is providing drivers with a free, easy method to provide feedback to the U.S. Department of Transportation concerning the proposed hours-of-service regulation changes. Pegasus TransTech has joined the American Trucking Associations to encourage feedback by allowing drivers to use […]

February 8, 2011

Tankstar USA to deploy SkyBitz tracking

SkyBitz, a provider of remote asset tracking and management, announced that Tankstar USA Inc. has chosen SkyBitz as its tracking solution for company fleets. Tankstar USA is a liquid and dry bulk transportation provider with long-haul, short haul and just-in-time operations. The Tankstar USA companies selected the SkyBitz Falcon Series GXT1000 to track its fleet […]

February 8, 2011

Fikes Truck Line offers drivers more pay for using smartphone app

Fikes Truck Line has partnered with uDrove, a provider of electronic hours-of-service solutions and paperwork replacement programs, to offer a special incentive program for its owner-operators. Fikes is offering all owner-operators a 1 percent pay increase for using the uDrove system. uDrove uses the functionality of a smartphone to provide tool for keeping electronic driver […]

February 7, 2011

Descartes TMS system integrates with PC Miler Worldwide

Descartes Systems Group announced that PC Miler Worldwide 24.1 routing, mileage and mapping software has been successfully tested and integrated with the latest release of Descartes Transportation Manager. Descartes Transportation Manager is a cloud-based TMS solution used by shippers and third party logistics providers for shipment planning, execution and settlement of freight charges with contract […]

February 7, 2011

Karmak celebrating 30th anniversary

Karmak Inc. is celebrating its 30th anniversary of providing technology business solutions to the heavy-duty truck industry, developing, installing, supporting and maintaining business management software. Karmak products are used by heavy-duty truck dealers, parts distributors, manufacturers, service shops, lease/rental facilities, trailer dealers and fleets. Karmak was founded in Carlinville, Ill. in 1981, by Richard Schien […]

February 7, 2011

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Drayage operator T.G.S. closes its doors

T.G.S. is at least the second carrier to not make it out of the month of July, joining Carrol Fulmer in its industry exit.

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Repeal of truck emissions regs 'doesn’t help the trucking industry'

If finalized, this proposal would remove all greenhouse gas standards for light-, medium- and heavy-duty vehicles and heavy-duty engines, starting with EPA’s first greenhouse gas regulations set in 2010 for light-duty vehicles and those set in 2011 for medium-duty vehicles and heavy-duty vehicles and engines – which includes off-cycle credits like the much hated start-stop feature on most new cars.

EPA set to unravel 'disastrous' federal trucking emissions regulations

OneCompass Holdings has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase all the assets of Koleaseco Inc., a respected asset-based transportation provider with over 30 years of operational excellence.

Hyway Transportation parent acquiring Michigan fleet

Hub Group's acquisition of Marten Intermodal more than doubles the intermodal giant's temp-controlled business.

Hub Group acquires Marten's intermodal business

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