Cadec adds cellular data service 

Under a new agreement with Aeris Communications, Cadec Global is offering users of its fleet management system national wireless data service over a cellular network developed specifically for telematics and other machine-to-machine (M2M) applications...

Mack and Volvo show off MVASIST  

Mack Trucks and Volvo Trucks North America officially rolled out their Internet-based Mack/Volvo Automated Service Initiation System (MVASIST) at this week’s annual meeting of the Technology & Maintenance Council in Tampa...

Glacier unveils new handhelds 

Glacier Computer has launched two new M3 Series handheld computer models. The M300 and M305 with pistol grip offer a rugged design for use in both indoor and outdoor applications such as warehousing, retail and field service...

Pinnergy to install XataNet 

Pinnergy will be installing Xata Corp.’s XataNet fleet optimization software in 78 of its trucks in the Barnett Shale area of Texas, Xata has announced. Pinnergy is a provider of drilling, fluid and oil and gas waste disposal services to the energy industry...

Pegasus sees upswing in Transflo Express customers 

The recession has taken its toll on many industries, trucking included, but some companies came through 2009 in better shape than others...

Greatwide Logistics installs chairman Leo Suggs as CEO 

Leo Suggs, chairman of the board for third-party logistics provider Greatwide Logistics Services, has also been named chief executive officer, replacing Raymond B. Greer, who resigned. John Simone will continue as president and chief operating officer...

FreightCenter upgrades services 

Online freight and logistics company FreightCenter recently upgraded its service, adding instant tracking, shipment status updates, international registration, and a mobile quoting site to its menu of offerings...

Fleets find lot to like with electronic logs  

SAN DIEGO. Switching from paper driver logs to automated electronic systems saves money, improves safety compliance, makes life easier for drivers and “is just the right thing to do,” according to Dustin England of the truckload carrier C.R. England...

ATRI updates idling regs on website 

Updated state and local idling regulations have been added to the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI)’s website, www.atri-online.org...

Cadec adds field support in deal with Velociti 

Cadec Global has expanded its field service and support program through a partnership with Velociti Inc. The program will provide nationwide installation, field service, support and repair solutions to Cadec’s trucking fleet customer base...

CSA 2010 scorecard added to SHIPS  

A new driver scorecard application has been added to SHIPS, the driver management solution offered by EBE Technologies. Carriers may implement the new solution either at the carrier site or as a software-as-a-solution remote hosted solution...

After 15 years, CargoWise edi changes name  

CargoWise edi, a provider of visibility, efficiency and quality of service solutions, has officially dropped “edi” from its name in an effort to better “reflect its position as a globally recognized technology supplier for logistics service providers.”...

CSA 2010 solution co-developed with fleets 

Milwaukee-based Rair, has launched a complete solution to help motor carriers fully comply with CSA 2010 requriements. The solution was developed with the assistance of the firm’s own clients who have undergone audits in CSA 2010 test states...

New tracking hardware for SkyBitz 

A redesigned mobile terminal for its wireless trailer and asset tracking system is more efficient, more reliable and more resistant to damage than the current hardware, according to SkyBitz...

ALK takes PC*Miler to the web  

ALK Technologies has taken its popular PC*Miler software a step further by incorporating Internet availability for customers who need instant mileage for rate calculation or truck-specific driving directions and maps. The new service can be accessedon any computer connected to the Internet...

Schnuck Markets adds XataNet  

Regional supermarket chain Schnuck Markets has chosen Xata to support its fleet management needs, Xata has announced. The company will utilize XataNet for real-time communication and monitoring of its fleet...

Fleet solution aimed at oil and gas industries 

A new solution designed for the oil and gas industries offers a complete workforce solution to improve electronic work orders, in-vehicle navigation, vehicle location and more...

J.J. Keller offers tech bundle  

To ease the process of adding programs for new clients, J.J. Keller has now bundled select online applications under one name, J.J. Keller encompass...

ARI offers toll management program 

Automotive Resources International (ARI) has introduced a toll-management program that it said is designed to reduce penalties and administrative costs related to violations. Under the program, ARI will work with fleets and toll authorities to register plates or manage the purchase, fulfillment and replacement of transponders to ensure tolls are paid in full. If a violation occurs, ARI said it ensures the fine is paid appropriately to avoid further penalty...

Prophesy enhances DispatchSeries with cross-docking  

Prophesy Transportation Solutions has updated its DispatchSeries trucking software with new cross-docking and reconsolidation functionality. This will allow fleets to independently reallocate new loads once en route and enable companies to meet complex logistics objectives and customer requirements...

Arsenault adds developers 

Bill Anderson has joined Arsenault Assocs. as senior dir. of product development and IT, where he will lead a team supporting the company’s Dossier fleet maintenance management software. The company also announced that Frank Seibel will join the firm as senior software developer...

Mentor releases fleet idling, speed monitoring program 

A new monitoring service from Mentor Engineering will track excessive speed and idling time to help fleets reduce fuel costs, minimize liability and improve driver behavior...

I.D. Systems Acquires GE Asset Intelligence 

I..D. Systems, Inc. today announced that it has acquired Asset Intelligence, LLC, a business unit of General Electric Co., for $15 million in cash, with an additional cash consideration of up to $2 million payable upon the achievement of certain performance milestones...

NTEA adds market data, analysis to website 

Work truck industry news, trends and market data are all available now on a new section of the National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) website. The page is designed to support businesses by providing relevant data and statistics important to the work truck industry...

Sta-Bil releases diesel fuel stabilizer  

Gold Eagle Co., makers of Sta-Bil gasoline stabilizer, are now making available a diesel version, Diesel Formula Sta-Bil...

Jaguar introduces CyberTrax 2.0 

An update to the CyberTrax online logistics system – dubbed CyberTrax 2.0 – is being rolled out by Jaguar Freight Services. Jaguar said the update can better manage and direct international freight shipments to create the most efficient supply chain possible ...

Borg Fleet for Canada rolled out 

BorgSolutions unveiled the Canadian Edition of Borg Fleet yesterday. The new fleet maintenance management software is tailored specifically for the Canadian fleet owner or owner-operator...

Networkfleet names Schneider CEO 

Keith Schneider, president of Networkfleet, has been appointed CEO as well. In his new dual role, Schneider will continue to oversee all company operations as well as focus on customer and investor relations...

Fed anti-distracted driver order in effect 

An executive order issued by the White House in October to prohibit more than four million federal employees from texting behind the wheel while working or using government vehicles and communications devices is now officially in effect...

Dispatch for smart phones 

Internet-hosted dispatch system Aljex TIN has added a non-map view of loads and assignments to accommodate the small screens on Blackberries, iPhones, netbooks and other 3G wireless devices...

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FleetOwner's Video Product Guide

From the Print Issue

January 2012

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A panel of professionals answers your questions on a variety of topics

Fuel

Jim Rossbach

Lubricants

Mark Reed

Tires

Tim Miller

Idling
Alternatives

John Dennehy