Comdata Expands Cardless Payment Options
Comdata Corp. announced it expanded its cardless payment options with a new point-of-sale platform called Smart Solutions.
January 7, 2013Major Deals Reshape Tech Landscape; Companies Prep for EOBR Mandate
Major acquisitions, the upcoming electronic onboard recorder mandate and a move toward mobility platforms were among the year’s biggest developments in trucking’s technology arena.
December 24, 2012New Mexico Adopts Drivewyze Weigh Station Bypass System
New Mexico adopted the Drivewyze PreClear system as its new service for trucks to bypass weight stations and mobile inspections sites on all major routes in the state.
December 17, 2012Honeywell to Acquire Intermec for $600 Million
Honeywell said it plans to acquire mobile computing company Intermec Inc. for $600 million.
December 11, 2012Penske Adding LED Headlights to 5,000 Semi-Trucks
Penske Truck Leasing is retrofitting 5,000 of its semi-trucks with advanced LED headlights, the company said.
December 4, 2012Study Says Collection Costs About Equal for All-Electronic Tolls or Fuel Taxes
The cost of all-electronic tolling is about the same as the cost of collecting fuel tax, and could result in more money available for highway infrastructure improvements, the Reason Foundation said in a study released last week.
December 3, 2012C.H. Robinson Revamps Online Tool
C.H. Robinson introduced an updated online tool with improved user interface and additional customization options for customers, the company said.
November 26, 2012Walmart Debuts Supercube, Seeks Test Permit in Canada
Walmart Canada Corp. is hoping to revolutionize freight transportation in Canada with a huge new cargo carrier.
November 26, 2012GE Sets $200 Million for Clean Energy Corp. LNG Expansion
GE Energy Financial Services said Tuesday it is providing $200 million to Clean Energy Corp. for two liquefied natural gas plants.
November 13, 2012Trimble’s Earnings Surge, Aided By PeopleNet, TMW
Trimble Navigation Ltd., the parent company of PeopleNet Communications Corp. and TMW Systems Inc., said its third-quarter profit nearly doubled from last year.
November 13, 2012