SkyBitz to Install Tracking Devices on Transport America’s Trailer Fleet
SkyBitz Inc. will install its cellular-based trailer tracking devices on Transport America’s fleet of about 4,400 trailers, according to the company.
August 4, 2014One-Third of Registered Trucks Equipped With Clean Diesel Technology, Study Shows
More than one-third of registered medium- and heavy-duty trucks are equipped with clean diesel engines, according to a recent study commissioned by the Diesel Technology Forum.
July 7, 2014Rugged Handheld Provider Launches New Device
Rugged handheld provider Two Technologies has launched a new mobile device aimed at the over-the-road trucking market.
June 23, 2014ProSight Offers SmartDrive Video Safety with Insurance Package
ProSight Specialty Insurance is now offering to pay for its transportation customers to adopt video-based fleet safety technology through a new insurance package.
June 18, 2014Aljex Integrates Carrier Onboarding Product
Aljex Software said it has integrated its cloud-based transportation management software with Carrier Registration System Plus, a carrier qualification and onboarding product from Registry Monitoring Insurance Services.
June 10, 2014England Van Lines to Retrofit Fleet With Stop-Start Tech
Moving company England Van Lines said it plans to retrofit its fleet with stop-start technology to allow drivers to coast through traffic lights without having to stop.
June 9, 2014Truck Platooning System Tested in Nevada
A system designed to platoon or connect trucks wirelessly to each other to reduce fuel consumption was tested in Nevada in front of state transportation officials, according to the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles.
June 6, 2014Hino Partners with Telogis in Telematics Deal
Medium-duty truck maker Hino Trucks has partnered with technology supplier Telogis to provide its next-generation telematics platform.
June 4, 2014IBM, SAP Partner to Provide New Software, Consulting for Transportation Industry
Technology and consulting firm IBM and enterprise software company SAP AG said they plan to partner on a new technology platform for the global transportation and logistics industry.
May 30, 2014Saia Launches Mobile-Friendly Website
Less-than-truckload carrier Saia Inc. announced that it has launched a mobile-friendly version of its less-than-truckload freight website and said it expects to invest $7 million in new technology this year.
May 30, 2014