Omnitracs CEO Sees Expansion Opportunities Targeting Midsize Fleets, Private Carriers
Since separating from Qualcomm Inc. last year, Omnitracs executives have set out to accelerate the company’s growth by expanding into new segments of the trucking market, the company’s CEO said.
August 11, 2014Federal Judge Dismisses ATA Class-Action Toll Revenue Lawsuit
A federal judge in New York on Aug. 6 dismissed a class-action lawsuit filed last year by American Trucking Associations alleging that the New York State Thruway Authority is improperly spending more than a billion dollars in toll revenue on maintenance and improvements on the state’s mostly recreational canal system.
August 7, 2014Enhanced CSA Website Now Live
Enhancements to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Compliance, Safety, Accountability public Safety Measurement System website have gone live.
August 5, 2014SkyBitz 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, 2014Peterbilt Debuts Online Customization Tool for Model 579
Peterbilt Motors Co. has released an online configuration tool for the Model 579, allowing customers to design and customize the truck.
August 4, 2014Zonar Appoints Vikas Jain as COO
Truck technology vendor Zonar Systems has hired former Omnitracs executive Vikas Jain as its chief operating officer.
August 1, 2014Navistar Headquarters
Konezny Turns to Global Growth as Trimble Makes Domestic Gains
Two decades after launching PeopleNet Communications Corp. and three years removed from its purchase by Trimble Navigation, Ron Konezny said he is in the midst of his latest mission.
July 28, 2014PeopleNet to Offer Cloud Gateway to Meet Fleets’ Data Needs Faster
PeopleNet Communications Corp. said it will soon offer a cloud-based communications gateway to provide more information to more devices at a faster pace than ever before.
July 28, 2014Ryder’s Second-Quarter Net Income Rises
Ryder System said its second-quarter earnings rose from a year ago, as its fleet management and supply chain units revenue increased.
July 23, 2014