Orbcomm Extends Service to Europe

TT PhotoRecent rulings by European authorities will help move Orbcomm Global closer to providing satellite service across Europe. In December, the European Regulatory Commission ruled that it would permit satellite communication systems to be used in the 43 countries.

January 21, 1999

Hi-Tech Glasses Make In-Cab TV Big

A new device gives viewers the feeling of large-screen television no matter what size TV they have, its makers say.

January 21, 1999

Award Makes Heroes Out of Truckers

Twenty-four truck drivers will receive hero awards from Goodyear for their efforts to rescue an accident victim or provide roadside assistance.

January 21, 1999

Canadians Warned of Y2K Traffic Bug

Small towns in Canada are being advised to check their traffic equipment for problems in handling the change to the year 2000.

January 21, 1999

Internet Software Tracks Cargo Globally

Geneer announced that it is set to release the first Internet-based software to trace shipments globally. The Global Shipment Tracking System will be the first in a suite of products that let Web users access information from around the world, the company said.

January 21, 1999

Transit Group Acquires TL Carrier

Transit Group announced Wednesday that it had completed the acquisition of Priority Transportation.

January 20, 1999

Dynamex, Quick Terminate Merger

Dynamex said Wenesday that it and Quick International Courier had mutually agreed to terminte the agreement by which Dynamex would acquire Quick.

January 20, 1999

Skyway Creates New Business Units

Skyway Freight Systems will establish two new business units: expidited transportation and "fourth party" supply chain services, the company said last week.

January 20, 1999

Old Dominion Expands LTL Operation

Old Dominion Freight Line said Tuesday that it had acquired selected assets of Skyline Transportation's less-than-truckload operation.

January 13, 1999

American Freightways Expands

American Freightways Corporation announced Monday that it will expand its direct coverage to Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

January 12, 1999