off the wire

June 1, 2004
Serving the textile industry, Billings Transportation Group Inc. has equipped a dedicated trailer fleet with the GE VeriWise trailer tracking system for one customer that places a priority on knowing load status and location. The fleet, which currently uses a high level of computerized planning and management tools, says it plans to integrate the trailer system with a new global dispatch system. Horizon

Serving the textile industry, Billings Transportation Group Inc. has equipped a dedicated trailer fleet with the GE VeriWise trailer tracking system for one customer that places a priority on knowing load status and location. The fleet, which currently uses a high level of computerized planning and management tools, says it plans to integrate the trailer system with a new global dispatch system.

Horizon Trucking Software Solution 2.0 is now available from Melton Technologies Inc. Said to offer large performance advantages and new filtering tools, the new software release is available online at www.mtihorizon.com

ETRAN TL is a new web-based service designed for truckload carriers and shippers that automates rate negotiation, load tendering and tracking, billing and payment, according to its developers. www.etran.net

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