Con-way Freight and YRC have launched new smart-phone applications for their shippers.

Peter Appel, administrator of the Research and Innovative Technology Administration, announced he will step down after less than three years on the job.

OnAsset Intelligence, a provider of freight management software and tracking devices, said it has enhanced its Vision Software product.

Transportation software companies Xata Corp. and McLeod Software on Monday announced joint-development projects to help fleets comply with hours-of-service regulations and improve driver and vehicle performance.

The discussion of further restricting cellphone use by truck drivers likely will not lead to limitations on the use of in-cab communication devices, in part because the devices have built-in safeguards, executives with technology firms said.

RALEIGH, N.C. — Jeffrey Schlecht, who won the Technology & Maintenance Council’s Super-Tech competition last year, repeated as grand champion last week.

Con-way Freight has launched a smart phone application that enables customers to create personalized rate quotes for shipments in the United States and Canada.

TMW Systems unveiled a series of products enhancements and upgrades at its TMW TransForum 2011, being held this week in Dallas.

SkyBitz Inc. said it has sold 1,500 more of its GLS mobile terminals for tracking trailers to truckload carrier Brown Trucking Co., Lithonia, Ga.

Teletrac Inc. has announced a new mobile data interface for its Fleet Director product that works with TMWSuite software from TMW Systems.