Truck Technology Archive

Conference to discuss successful routing 

Intersect 2012, to be held April 22-24, 2012, in Annapolis, MD, will offer attendees networking opportunities and best practices to successfully apply the use of RouteSmart Technologies’ vehicle routing solutions...

Mobile app assists in truck rental, locating maintenance and fueling locations 

A new smartphone application from Ryder System will assist users in locating truck rental facilities, maintenance, and fuel locations...

Navman Wireless adds speed monitoring service  

Navman Wireless is adding a GPS-based speed monitoring service for its OnlineAVL2 fleet tracking system. The service, made available through a partnership with SpeedGauge, can be added to any of Navman Wireless’ monthly subscription packages...

Werner Enterprises president to keynote ALK Transportation Technology Summit 

Derek Leathers, president & COO of Werner Enterprises, will deliver the keynote address at the upcoming ALK Transportation Technology Summit - Driving Innovation: Connecting Compliance and Efficiency...

Mobile tire management offered through smartphone 

A new mobile tire management system offers the opportunity for drivers to upload critical tire maintenance data to a website for analysis by fleet managers...

Rugged docking station for iPad 

With the increasing number of tablet computers reaching the market, securing them in commercial vehicles is a concern. Gamber-Johnson, which specializes in rugged docking stations and mounting systems, has released the TabCruzer for tablet computers such as the iPad...

Scanning app for Android devices released 

A new mobile scanning app for Android devices has been released by Pegasus TransTech...

Video posted to educate techs on online repair tool ProDemand 

To help educate technicians about the tools and features of its upcoming ProDemand repair software, Mitchell 1 has posted a video of the product management team discussing and using the product...

Improved scorecards, more CSA analysis available on drivers 

Vigillo has improved its CSA scorecards and added additional tools so managers can further explore how drivers influence a fleet’s overall CSA ranking...

More reporting available through fuel card 

A new fuel and service card from Networkfleet offers more complete information on fuel purchases as well as monthly and year-to-date reporting to help fleets control costs...

App offers load locating, bidding 

A new iPhone and iPad app from Load Delivered Logistics enables carriers to both view and bid on available freight with a simple push of a button...

Ryder introduces new onboard telematics system 

Ryder System has announced the next generation of its onboard telematics system RydeSmart. RydeSmart 3.0 has been enhanced to provide greater usability and vehicle intelligence, Ryder said...

Descartes acquires GeoMicro 

Logistics technology company Descartes has acquired GeoMicro, a California-based provider of advanced geographic information systems and commercial turn-by-turn navigation...

McLeod Software releases version 10 of DocumentPower 

The elimination of manual document indexing and the acceptance of electronic documents, regardless of the format, are two of the new features available in version 10 of McLeod Software’s DocumentPower Enterprise business process management and automation solution...

Tech Doctor Live addresses electronic issues 

A new video library being offered from Xantrex Technology builds upon its successful Tech Doctor editorial series. Tech Doctor Live, which resides on the Xantrex YouTube channel, addresses common questions that end-users and installers may have regarding electronic products and power systems...

FleetTrax Premier updated to add improved reporting 

Prophesy Transportation Solutions has updated its FleetTrax Premier fleet maintenance software package to make it easier to keep fleet managers updated...

In-vehicle electronics mounting option 

As more electronic devices are placed inside commercial vehicles, from smartphones, to tablets, to GPS devices, providing power and securing those devices can become a task...

Xata to hold User Conference in Minneapolis 

Xata Corp. will be holding a User Conference for XataNet and Xata Turnpike users and others in the trucking industry looking for advice on operating their business...

Mobile app offers customer-specific rate quotes 

A new mobile app from Con-way Freight will offer customers personalized rate quotes for shipments made within the U.S. and Canada...

Online multimedia diagnostic training courses offered 

Snap-on is offering a series of diagnostic multimedia training courses online at no charge...

Solution casts wider net for drivers 

EBE Technologies has released an add-on module to its SHIPS Recruiting software, allowing carriers to maintain and build relationships with a larger pool of drivers...

Comdata offers mobile app 

Electronic payment company Comdata Corp. has released a mobile application that gives customers the full capabilities of Comdata systems and real-time data...

Desktop management software updated 

The desktop management software RoadBase has been updated to provide additional functionality, including the ability to export data directly into Excel and PDF formats...

Tracking, HOS monitoring added to Express 

New enhancements to PCS Software’s Express transportation management software improve close proximity tracking and hours-of-service (HOS) monitoring...

Motorola’s Xyboard now Turnpike compatible 

Xata Corp. announced that its Xata Turnpike fleet management solution is now compatible with the Motorola Xyboard Android tablet computer...

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