Video: Interview With Brad Jacobs of XPO Logistics
XPO Logistics CEO Brad Jacobs talks with Transport Topics' Dan Bearth on why he expects to see more outsourcing of transportation services by shippers.
April 14, 2015GE to Sell GE Capital Assets
General Electric Co. said it will sell most of its GE Capital assets in the next two years and focus on its traditional industrial and manufacturing businesses.
April 13, 2015Sen. Deb Fischer Urges FMCSA to Remove ‘Inaccurate’ CSA Scores from App, Provide Disclaimers
In a letter to Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx, Sen. Deb Fischer expressed hope that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration would remove from the agency’s QCMobile smartphone application Compliance, Safety, Accountability information that is deemed inaccurate.
April 10, 2015Dossier Systems Adds Features, Zonar Integration in Updated Software
Dossier Systems has released a new version of its flagship fleet-maintenance software, which includes new mobile tools, cloud-based services and integration with telematics provider Zonar Systems.
April 9, 2015J.B. Hunt Adopts Drivewyze Weigh-Station Bypass Service On PeopleNet Units
J.B. Hunt Transport is adopting Drivewyze Inc.’s PreClear weigh-station bypass service through an integration with its in-cab PeopleNet units.
April 9, 2015Cummins Diagnostics Service Now Available With Omnitracs In-Cab Devices
Engine maker Cummins Inc.’s remote diagnostics application now is available to fleets using Omnitracs’ in-cab telematics devices, the companies said in a joint announcement.
April 8, 2015PeopleNet Expands OEM Partnerships, Appoints Managers for New Business Lines
PeopleNet has expanded its partnerships with truck and engine makers and recently appointed leaders for two of its new divisions as it continues to broaden its business beyond its core aftermarket offerings.
April 8, 2015Product Integration Among Competitors A Growing Trend in Technology Sector
Trucking technology companies said they will continue to offer product integrations with outside vendors, even as mergers and acquisitions increasingly bring their partners under the same corporate ownership as their direct competitors.
April 6, 2015FMCSA Official Defends CSA, New App; Truckers Express Concern, Frustration
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A senior Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration official defended the Compliance, Safety, Accountability program and the recently unveiled smartphone app designed to facilitate access to the program’s ratings and performance data.
April 6, 2015PeopleNet to Connect With Cummins Diagnostics Service
Onboard truck technology firm PeopleNet announced the availability of an introductory version of Cummins Connected Diagnostics on the current PeopleNet g3 platform.
March 27, 2015