Information Technology
Information Technology
TravelCenters of America installs GPS on service trucks
TravelCenters of America LLC — a leading travel center business in 41 states and Canada operating under the TA and Petro Stopping Centers brands — has completed its fleet-wide installation of GPS tracking technology on its RoadSquad fleet of more than 400 emergency road service vehicles...
Stevens Transport to implement Qualcomm MCP200
Refrigerated carrier Stevens Transport will install Qualcomm’s Mobile Computing Platform 200 (MCP200) across its entire fleet of approximately 2,000 tractors. MCP200 incorporates the Qualcomm hours-of-service electronic onboard recorder (EOBR) application to automate driver logs, and performance monitoring to record critical vehicle and driver performance that affect fuel consumption...
Getloaded aiding trucking diversity
Internet-based logistics site Getloaded has formed a partnership with the National Assn. for Minority Truckers (NAfMT) to offeg exclusive loads and special discounts to NAfMT members...
DC water authority adds fleet management solution
The District of Columbia Water & Sewer Authority (DC Water) has implemented Chevin Fleet Solutions’ FleetWave management system. The company said FleetWave will allow DC Water, which has over 2,000 pieces of equipment under its control, to link all its facilities together to better share resources, reduce parts inventories, and improve maintenance practices and compliance certifications...
Sears, LeasePlan create electronic work order program
Sears Auto Center and LeasePlan USA have teamed up to craft a new electronic work-order authorization program called E-Auth that will be deployed through LeasePlan’s eRepair system in approximately 840 Sears Auto Centers nationwide...
SkyBitz acquired by Telular
Wireless technology firm Telular Corp. has announced it will acquire SkyBitz, Inc. for $42 million in cash and stock. SkyBitz is a provider of mobile resource management solutions focusing on tracking and management of truck trailers, intermodal containers and other mobile assets...
Fleets wanted for telematics survey
Industry researcher ARC Advisory Group is conducting a study of mobile resource management (MRM) and telematics use and future adoption among fleets. In particular, the group wants to identify current MRM features most valued by fleets and those they would like to see in future systems...
Operations simulator monitors performance
Cheetah Software Systems, Inc., a cloud-based transportation logistics solutions provider, has added a new tool, called the Cheetah Operations Simulator, “for analyzing the impact of operational changes, monitoring performance, and identifying opportunities to dramatically increase operational performance.” The simulator is available immediately to all Cheetah customers...
Core-Mark taps Descartes
North American packaged consumer products distributor Core-Mark Holding Co. recently installed Descartes System’s integrated telematics and driver compliance solutions for its private fleet operation....
PeopleNet forges partnerships
Onboard computing provider PeopleNet is forging several partnerships to provide fleets with speed monitoring capability and insurance benefits as well. ...
Cheetah releases next-gen Android app
Cheetah Software Systems, Inc., a cloud-based transportation logistics solutions provider, has rolled out the next generation of Cheetah Mobile for the Android platform. The company said it offers a data-rich and intuitive interface that provides enhanced access to information and improves field efficiency and productivity. ...
New white paper on TMS selection
Transite Technology has published a new white paper designed to help carriers, shippers and third party logistics firms make better decisions regarding current and future transportation management system (TMS) needs and purchase decisions...
World data storage now at 600 exabytes
Global data storage is estimated to be at about 600 exabytes today, according to a 20-year study published in the journal Science and displayed in graphic form by Mozy. Storage is measured in gigabytes, then terabytes, then petabytes and then exabytes...
Ownersite mobile app for web-based solution
Ownersite Technologies has released a beta version of its new mobile edition, with general availability slated for Aug. 31, 2011. Access to the app is free for all Ownersite.com subscribers. Ownersite.com is a web-based maintenance management system targeted to small- and medium-sized fleets...
Mobile app delivers real-time access
FleetMatics’ new mobile app offers fleet owners and managers real-time access to vehicle locations, alerts, reports, and dashboards through any Android-based smartphone. The app delivers a full-feature version of FleetMatics’ 8.0 GPS vehicle tracking system, allowing quicker response times to customer calls...
Prophesy Dispatch compatible with latest PC*Miler solution
Prophesy Transportation Solutions has announced that its Prophesy Dispatch management system is compatible with the newest version of ALK Technologies’ PC*Miler. Dispatch users will be able to use PC*Miler 25 to help calculate mileage and generate trip routes for rating and reporting purposes...
ALK releases latest edition of PC*Miler
More accurate estimated time of arrival and dropoff and additional real-time and historical traffic conditions have been added to the latest release of ALK Technologies’ popular PC*Miler routing and mapping software...
Maptuit reports record growth and profits
Maptuit’s transportation revenue has increased by 40% over the past year, according to a recent announcement from the company. For the 12 months ending March 31, 2011, Maptuit reported “record growth.” ...
MobileDemand to supply tablet PC to PeopleNet
The xTablet T7000, a rugged tablet PC from MobileDemand, will serve as the base computer for PeopleNet’s new Tablet in-cab PC. The T7000 offers the power of Intel processing and a full Microsoft Windows operating system in a portable handheld device. It has achieved IP65, MIL-STD 810G certification, MobileDemand said...
ARI adds fuel-stop locator service
Automotive Resources International (ARI) is adding a fuel- stop locator application to its suite of mobile fleet tools, via its long-term partner Wright Express ...
Bennett Motor Express opts for Transflo Express
McDonough, GA-based Bennett Motor Express is implementing the Transflo Express truckstop scanning solution from Pegasus TransTech in its fleet of approximately 570 owner-operator power units...
Management tool links Networkfleet, Garmin devices
Networkfleet Connect, a new management tool, offers fleet managers the ability to assign jobs, dispatch drivers, and real-time communication with drivers all through Garmin in-cab GPS devices, according to the provider...
Rair enhances its CSA system
Rair has added two new enhancements to its CSA solution: Anew report that links CSA data to audited Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIRs) and a new type of “reporting environment” designed to offer greater control to the user...
PeopleNet offers next-gen Blu in-cab computer
PeopleNet has announced the next generation of its Blu in-cab computing system. The Blu.2 is a more efficient version of the onboard computing system and is 65% lighter as well as thinner. And it delivers 40% faster starttup in cold weather...
AASHTO iPhone app for traffic congestion
A new iPhone app from the American Assn. of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) is designed to offer drivers real-time traffic conditions as well as news and video content...
Yokohama revamps website
Yokohama Tire Corp. has unveiled a new website the company said is more focused on customers. The site, www.yokohamatire.com, has been built with engagement, interactivity, education, empowerment with information and positive shopping experience in mind, the company said...
Baseline GSM/GPS tracking device
A new plug-and-play device from Mentor Engineering can give fleets a quick, affordable way to implement vehicle tracking and baseline telematics. The ME10 offers automatic vehicle location using an integrated GSM model and GPS...
Mobile XpressTrax now available for iPhone
Mobile XpressTrax, the GPS and driver communication application from PCS Software, is now available on the Apple iPhone, the company has announced. XpressTrax uses the phone’s GPS technology to deliver real-time location to PCS’ Express Transportation Management Systems...
Ford taps Telogis for Crew Chief telematics
Ford Fleet and Ford commercial truck customers will now have access to Telogis’ telematics platform for their vehicles, including real-time tire pressure and oil life data. Ford announced it will be integrating Telogis’ platform into its next generation of Crew Chief telematics systems...
Decisiv expands capability of management platform
Decisiv has expanded its Service Management Platform (DSMP) to allow the integration of a number of additional and popular business management solutions from various suppliers. The integrations allow fleet managers to improve accuracy and streamline business processes, Decisiv said...
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Next»
