Truck Platooning System Tested in Nevada
A system designed to platoon or connect trucks wirelessly to each other to reduce fuel consumption was tested in Nevada in front of state transportation officials, according to the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles.
June 6, 2014Hino Partners with Telogis in Telematics Deal
Medium-duty truck maker Hino Trucks has partnered with technology supplier Telogis to provide its next-generation telematics platform.
June 4, 2014Webtech Wireless to Implement GPS Program at Port Metro Vancouver
Webtech Wireless Inc. said it has been selected by Port Metro Vancouver to implement a GPS program as part of the port’s three-year plan to improve the efficiency of its container truck sector.
June 3, 2014Aerodynamic Devices Aid Trailer Airflow, Enhance Fuel Economy, Carrier Execs Say
Carriers and aftermarket manufacturers are working to improve fuel economy by bolstering the airflow around every aspect of a trailer with a variety of devices, including side skirts, trailer tails, wheel covers, air tabs and mudflaps.
June 2, 2014IBM, SAP Partner to Provide New Software, Consulting for Transportation Industry
Technology and consulting firm IBM and enterprise software company SAP AG said they plan to partner on a new technology platform for the global transportation and logistics industry.
May 30, 2014Saia Launches Mobile-Friendly Website
Less-than-truckload carrier Saia Inc. announced that it has launched a mobile-friendly version of its less-than-truckload freight website and said it expects to invest $7 million in new technology this year.
May 30, 2014Pegasus TransTech Acquires TripPak Services and ACS Advertising
Pegasus TransTech has acquired TripPak Services and ACS Advertising from Xerox in a move that bolsters its position as a market leader in electronic revenue management solutions for the trucking industry.
May 29, 2014Same-Day Delivery Is Limited to Urban Markets, Experts Say
New and intensely promoted shipping options such as same-day delivery and package-carrying drones may have some commercial potential, but only in the most densely populated areas, industry experts say.
May 26, 2014Fleets Use More Technology to Combat Driver Shortage
PRINCETON, N.J. — Fleet executives said they are increasingly using technology to aid their recruitment and retention efforts as the industry’s driver shortage worsens.
May 26, 2014Fleets Increasingly Using Technology to Recruit Drivers, Executives Say
PRINCETON, N.J. — Fleet executives said they are increasingly using technology to aid recruitment and retention efforts as the industry’s driver shortage worsens.
May 21, 2014