Qualcomm Sells Trucking Tech Segment for $800 Million
Wireless technology firm Qualcomm Inc. said it has sold its transportation and logistics business, Omnitracs, to Vista Equity Partners for $800 million.
August 23, 2013XRS, Samsung Collaborate on Dedicated Device for Trucking Industry
XRS said Monday it is working with Samsung to develop an integrated mobile device and software package designed for the trucking industry.
August 19, 2013iTECH: Yard Management Systems Enable Carriers to Raise Their Trailer Productivity
Yard-management systems at large manufacturing plants, distribution centers or retailers’ warehouses can benefit the motor carriers serving those facilities by returning trailers to service quickly, improving overall equipment utilization and fleet productivity, users and vendors of yard systems said.
August 19, 2013XRS Reports Third-Quarter Profit
XRS Corp. on Thursday reported a profit for its fiscal third quarter compared with a loss a year ago.
August 8, 2013J.J. Keller to Supply Mercer Transportation with EOBRs
J.J. Keller & Associates Inc. said it has been selected to supply Mercer Transportation Co. with electronic onboard recording devices for its owner-operator fleet.
August 6, 2013Con-way Adds Safety Technology to New Tractors
Con-way Truckload said it is investing $2 million in safety technology for all of its new tractors in 2013.
August 5, 2013NTSB Calls for Connected Vehicle Technology
The National Transportation Safety Board is calling for all new vehicles to be equipped with connected vehicle technology that could allow them to automatically warn drivers about other vehicles at intersections.
Amazon to Hire 5,000 Workers at Its Distribution Centers
Amazon.com plans to hire about 5,000 workers for its distribution centers, the Associated Press reported Monday.
July 29, 2013Add On Systems Acquires Driver Recruiting Software Firm
Add On Systems said it has acquired driver recruiting software firm IEG Inc. and all of its software applications. Terms were not disclosed.
July 29, 2013SkyBitz, Pana-Pacific Form Sales Partnership
Asset tracking firm SkyBitz said it has formed a sales partnership with commercial-vehicle accessory supplier Pana-Pacific.
July 26, 2013