Trucking news relating to technological advances that aid truck performance, driver performance and safety. Additionally, this category provides news that helps fleet's reach their goals through technological developments such as cleaner energy and improving miles per gallon.
Atlas Van Lines has released a mobile app to help customers track their items and professional van operators (PVOs), or for drivers to monitor and correctly inventory items.
The app allows PVOs to quickly scan the contents of a customer’s move and note the condition of each item. Pictures of an item can also be taken. An inventory list is then emailed or can be printed for the customer.
Telogis, Inc., which specializes in location technology, information and services, and FleetCor Technologies, Inc., a global provider of fuel card and workforce payment products, have announced a global partnership “for the integration of telematics and fuel card reporting that will assist in bringing greater visibility to a business’ fueling activities, improve reporting, and help reduce unauthorized fuel card use with the ultimate goal of driving down total fuel expense.”...More
Mobile communication provider PeopleNet is making changes to its executive suite, bringing aboard Mark Botticelli as executive vp and head of technology while promoting several other key personnel.
Botticelli is now responsible for PeopleNet’s North American technology strategy and product delivery across wireless, software, hardware, infrastructure and quality assurance. He previously led the development of several mobile worker-centric and vehicle-centric applications within mobile resource management business at Trimble, a PeopleNet subsidiary....More
Interactive training programs for truckload and LTL drivers are now available from the newly launched Equinox University for Carriers, an offshoot of the bookkeeping and consulting firm Equinox Owner-Operator Solutions.
The course are designed using the latest adult-learning techniques, according to Equinox. They can be custom configured to a fleet’s specific requirements, offering an efficient way to bring new drivers onboard, retrain existing drivers and provide continuing education for all, the company said....More
A new lower-cost version of the TND 760 onboard management system offers on-board electronic hours of service and vehicle inspection reporting for $649 plus $19.95/mo. for service, according to Rand McNally. A fully featured version of the TND 760 loaded with Rand McNally navigation continues to be offered for $799....More
At a news conference held during the weekend Miami stopover of the Volvo Ocean Race, Volvo Trucks North America (VTNA) revealed much about its strategy—dubbed “Blue Power” -- to further green its powertrain offerings....More
Freightliner Trucks has released a new smartphone application to commemorate the company’s 70th anniversary as well as providing tools for drivers.
The free app, for iPhone and Android devices, provides a look at Freightliner’s legacy of innovation with videos and a detailed timeline that celebrates the company’s products and technological milestones....More
Fikes Truck Line and its sister company FTL Custom Commodities have implemented Pegasus TransTech’s Transflo Express Truckstop scanning solution....More
Driver performance and safety management provider GreenRoad has released a mobile app that it said will provide drivers with key performance data on their Apple iOS and Android mobile and tablet devices. The GreenRoad Central mobile app for drivers is now available for download from app stores.
“The app gives drivers an easy way to keep engaged with our GreenRoad program when they’re off the road. Our team finds it easy and convenient to use,” said Al Lacombe, director of safety and training at Dupre Logistics....More
Maxum West, the Western Division of Maxum Petroleum, has implemented the Dossier Maintenance Management software from Arsenault Associates in its entire fleet.
The rollout across the 448-vehicle fleet is expected to result in $1.4 million in year-over-year savings due to improved maintenance quality and safety for the fleet, Arsenault said....More
St. Louis-based FW Trucking has implemented the web-based “activeT.R.A.C.” add-on module that allows customers to access their shipment status information from the fleet’s website at any time day or night. activeT.R.A.C. is an add-on to Profit Tools logistics software, a trucking management system.
FW Trucking customers will be able to access the following data through activeT.R.A.C. 24/7 from anywhere internet access is available. Among the information available:...More
