Germany Exploring Use of E-Bikes for Local Freight
Chancellor Angela Merkel’s government is looking for ways to encourage electric bikes to replace trucks for local freight shipments in Germany.
September 5, 2014Omnitracs to Acquire XRS Corp. for $178 Million
Omnitracs said it has agreed to acquire fleet software firm XRS Corp. for about $178 million or $5.60 per share.
September 2, 2014Social Media Connect Fleets to Drivers, Customers
Trucking and logistics companies willing to invest time and resources in social media can gain an edge on rivals who are slow to develop the online tools, which can help carriers connect with customers and elevate a fleet’s profile, carrier and technology executives said.
September 1, 2014Video: Google Takes Amazon Rivalry to the Skies with Drone Tests
Google's laboratory division is developing drones that can handle deliveries, a move that would be in direct competition with Amazon.com.
August 29, 2014Execs Say Driver Shortage Requires Multiple Solutions, Including Communication, More ‘Creature Comforts’
Carriers are employing a variety of driver recruiting and retention strategies, but fleet executives said there is no single formula for success as the trucking industry struggles with the driver shortage.
August 25, 2014PeopleNet Will Add Android, Launch Video Safety System
PeopleNet said it will soon add Android mobile devices and unveiled plans to launch a video-based safety system as it expands its onboard fleet-management capabilities.
August 25, 2014Rand McNally Unveils Next-Gen GPS Devices
Rand McNally has introduced the latest generation of its GPS devices for commercial truck drivers.
August 22, 2014Garmin Introduces New Navigation Devices
Garmin International Inc. announced plans to launch two new Android-based commercial navigation devices.
August 22, 2014PeopleNet to Offer Android Platform, Unveils Plans for Video-Safety Systems
PeopleNet said it will soon expand its onboard fleet-management applications to Android mobile devices and unveiled plans to launch its own video-based safety technology.
August 20, 2014Va. Tech Working to Display Traffic Signs Inside Vehicle
The Virginia Tech Transportation Institute is conducting a study to display stop and yield signs on a vehicle’s dashboard screen, allowing a driver to pass through an intersection if no other cars are present.
August 20, 2014