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Information Technology
LeanLogistics update adds reporting flexibility
Several updates, including refined access permissions for the appointment scheduling function, highlight the latest release of LeanLogistics’ On-Demand TMS Version 9.3.0 software...
Con-way launches transportation and logistics blog
Con-way Inc. has launched a new blog, titled “Public Policy & Sustainability,” located at www.freightpublicpolicy.org...
Expert tips on building a website
An age-old concern for all businesses is how to get it noticed. The 21st Century answer is through a website. But many smaller companies still do not have web sites and are missing out on significant business...
Carrier Logistics tapping PeopleNet system
Carrier Logistics Inc., (CLI) a software provider focused on less-than-truckload carriers, was searching for ways to eliminate the manual importation of data into its FACTS software and found a partner in PeopleNet. A collaboration between the companies will allow PeopleNet’s Link system to serve as the driver for data retrieval for electronic delivery to FACTS, improving communication between drivers and dispatchers, Ken Weinberg, vp of CLI, said...
Alliance Parts updates website
Alliance Parts, a Daimler Trucks North America brand, has updated its website with enhanced tools for easier search functions and information gathering on Alliance parts. In addition, visitors can enter a contest until Nov. 29 for a Richard Petty Driving Experience...
Karmak releases new scheduling solution
A new scheduling solution from Karmak met with positive feedback when it was introduced at the recent Technology Conference & Expo, according to the company...
Tire Industry Assn. redesigns web site
A sleeker look designed to improve navigation is but one of the new features of a redesigned web site for the Tire Industry Assn. (TIA)...
PrePass offering suite of fleet management tools
While thousands of truck drivers and carriers take advantage of PrePass’ weigh-station bypass services every day, the company is now taking those services a step further with the addition of a fleet management suite of products...
Cheetah unveils new Customer Visibility software
The ability to quickly and easily determine order status, driver location, ETA and more has been added to Cheetah Freight and Cheetah Delivery solutions with the new integrated Cheetah Customer Visibility software...
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...
GE adds low-cost trailer tracking
NEW ORLEANS. A self-contained, battery-powered trailer tracking unit gives GE Veriwise a lower-cost option for fleets looking for simple location and geofencing functions...
PeopleNet upgrades BLU driver display unit
NEW ORLEANS. Upgrades for its BLU driver display unit offer turn-by-turn navigation Maptuit truck-specific routes and text-to-speech options...
Document system integrates in-cab scanning
NEW ORLEANS. Paper forms can be scanned and delivered wirelessly from a truck’s cab to a fleet’s automated document management system...
New training program for Wal-Mart techs
A custom training enhancement program for Wal-Mart’s 1,300-plus trucking technicians will offer bilingual instruction on theory, application and diagnosis...
