Information Technology
Aljex Software unveils new website
A new website that loads quicker, is easier to navigate, and allows for “unguided” application tours has been unveiled by Aljex Software...
Navman Wireless automates field reporting
New electronic forms have been added to Navman Wireless' OnlineAVL2 fleet tracking system, allowing workers to file reports right from their vehicle...
Teletrac launches Fleet Director 8
"Offering a quicker, more intuitive grasp of vehicle location, routing, traffic status and fleet operations," Teletrac has launched Fleet Director 8, an integrated telematics solution...
Online electronics parts ordering
ASA Electronics has unveiled a direct purchasing website for mobile audio and video electronics. The site offers tools, features and monthly specials...
McLeod Software celebrates 25 years
Users may be quite familiar with one of McLeod Software’s solutions – LoadMaster, PowerBroker, or DocumentPower Enterprise, for instance – but they may not know that those solutions were born out of a simple idea 25 years ago...
Tailwind updates CMS software service pack
Tailwind Management Systems’ CMS management software has been updated with Version 5.4 Service Pack 1, the company has announced. The new version provides an 85% time reduction in the implementation process and improved usability, Tailwind said....
New version of CarriersEdge available
CarriersEdge has released the latest version of its flagship driver development system...
Profit Tools releases mobile computing system
Profit Tools, Inc. has introduced Mobile Office (MO), a mobile computing system that allows drivers to transfer documents and print while on the road...
Virtual Dispatch finds U.S. home
Canadian-based Virtual Dispatch has named Tom Trimbach president of its new U.S. operations...
Aljex customizes software for Trinity
Aljex Software has announced it will provide hosted operations software for third-party logistic provider Trinity Transport Inc...
Propane calculator shows costs
An online cost calculator on the Propane Education & Research Council’s (PERC) website shows fleet owners the cost of running propane vehicles in their operation...
PHH Arval adds discussion community
A new feature on PHH Arval’s website allows clients to interact directly with other users to exchange ideas and information and enhance communication...
Everco posts a/c videos
Everco Heavy Duty has made the first installment of its online, video-based training series available on its website...
Natural gas webinars to tout vehicle benefits
A series of four webinars presented by the Natural Gas Vehicle Institute (NGVi) and Alternative Fuel Vehicle Institute (AFVi) will provide fleets with information on the benefits of using natural gas for transportation...
Keeping an eye on drivers
GE Security’s NavLogix GPS-based mobile management system provides fleet owners with real-time analysis of when and where a company’s vehicles are being used...
TCA offers driver performance webcast
The Truckload Carrier Association’s (TCA’s) Truckload Academy will hold a webcast entitled Increase Productivity, Retention, and Profitability with a Driver Score Card on November 6, 2008 from 12 pm to 1:30 pm ET...
Tracking the Capitol Tree
As the 2008 Capitol Christmas Tree travels from Bitterroot National Forest in Hamilton, MT to Washington, DC, the public can track its exact location online thanks to a mobile tracking unit installed by Skybitz...
Volvo deep-dives into Fuelwatch
GREENSBORO, NC. At its headquarters here, Volvo Trucks North America (VTNA) yesterday gave journalists a thorough briefing on Fuelwatch, an extensive customer-outreach initiative centered on enabling fleets to boost fuel efficiency as an avenue to improving profitability while cutting carbon emissions...
OPW to hold SiteSentinel seminar
OPW Fuel Management System will hold its final online product training seminar of the year Nov. 18 to 19, focusing on the SiteSentinel iSite automatic tank gauging system...
Xata names CTO
Xata Corp. has named Bob Maeser chief technology officer (CTO), where he will be responsible for leading the company’s technical operations...
Accellos acquires Prophesy Transportation Software
Accellos Inc. has announced the acquisition of Prophesy Transportation Software, Inc., a software provider with products aimed at managing the operation of both public and private fleets...
Cadec, Procuro integrate systems for food distributors
The integration of Cadec Global’s Mobius TTS fleet management system with Procuro PIMM will provide food distributors with a complete cold-chain management service to track and validate product temperatures, Cadec said...
Qualcomm debuts Fuel Manager at ATA
NEW ORLEANS. Turning driver performance and vehicle data into actionable information to help manage fuel costs is the goal of Qualcomm, Inc.’s new Fuel Manager solution, a module in its Performance Monitoring service in the OmniVision Transportation suite of services...
TMW to resell EBE systems
TMW will offer EBE’s transportation-specific workflows and process management applications to complement its own enterprise transportation software solutions...
GlobalWave expands wireless features
NEW ORLEANS. New releases for the GlobalWave trailer tracking and in-cab communications system expand power options, add a motion-detecting sensor and offer a low-cost, Windows-based “netbook” for the driver...
