2016 Mid-America Trucking Show
Continental Offers RoadLog ELD with Telematics
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Continental Corp. has introduced a new version of its VDO RoadLog electronic logging device that can provide cellular communications.
April 2, 2016IdleAir Rolls Out New Terminals, Partnerships
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Truck stop electrification and air conditioning provider IdleAir announced it is opening three new U.S. locations, that it has formed partnerships with other trucking vendors and electric utilities, and that it is implementing new price offerings.
April 2, 2016Fuel Discount Programs Cultivate Small-Fleet Audience
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Small fleets are being courted to opt into fuel discount programs after being overlooked when the focus was on medium or large fleets exclusively, said Chris Courts, director of sales and marketing at TransConnect Services, a value-added reseller of fuel cards to small fleets.
April 2, 2016Trucker Buddy Expands Charity Work
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Trucker Buddy International said it is expanding its program in South Carolina with the help of Meritor Inc., donating money to 19 schools with underwriting from PeopleNet, and honored a group of truck drivers and school teachers.
April 2, 2016TravelCenters Updates Maintenance Operations
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Truck stop chain TravelCenters of America is unifying and rebranding its maintenance operations and tightening quality control.
April 2, 2016Bestpass Expands Coverage
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Toll management provider Bestpass Inc. rolled out a new transponder that covers nearly all of the 48 contiguous states and soon may include parts of Canada.
April 2, 2016BlackBerry Enters Trailer-Tracking Market
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Telecommunications company BlackBerry has entered the trailer-tracking market with its BlackBerry Radar system, launched here at the Mid-America Trucking Show.
April 2, 2016Vets Are Prime Candidates for Trucking Vacancies, Army Official Says
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Acting Secretary of the Army Patrick Murphy praised the men and women leaving the service as candidates for positions in trucking at an industry event sponsored by Shell Oil.
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