iTECH: Positive Focus Helps Fleets Keep Drivers
“Focus on the positive” is a theme repeated by people who coach drivers. “We feel strongly that we should have something positive to say every time we speak with a driver,” said Jeff Baer of LinkeDrive.
December 23, 2014iTECH: Fuel-Efficient Driving=Safe Driving
When drivers adopt driving habits that increase fuel efficiency, the added benefit is that safety improves.
December 23, 2014iTECH: Target: Fuel Economy
Technology that incorporates everything from GPS location to ambient air temperature can help drivers maximize fuel efficiency, tech executives said.
December 23, 2014LiveOnWeb: Replay and More of Your Questions Answered
What's ahead for trucking in 2015? Watch the replay of our Dec. 17 LiveOnWeb program, and the live chat on Dec. 18 that tackled more of your questions.
December 18, 2014Rush Honors Top Technicians at Truck-Tech Rodeo
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — The trucking industry continues to see a shortage of technicians, industry officials said here at an annual gathering and competition of technicians who work for the biggest U.S. truck dealership.
December 17, 2014Konezny to Depart Trimble
Ron Konezny, head of Trimble Navigation’s global transportation and logistics division, said he is leaving to become CEO of Digi International Inc.
December 15, 2014Bendix Spicer Kentucky Plant Hits Production Milestone
Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake reported a milestone was reached at the Bowling Green, Kentucky, plant, with the production of more than 1 million foundation brakes over a 12-month period.
December 12, 2014Konezny Departing Trimble to Become CEO at Digi
Ron Konezny, a co-founder of PeopleNet and an executive at its parent company, Trimble Navigation Ltd., is leaving the firm later this month to become CEO of Digi International Inc.
December 9, 2014Omnitracs Appoints Haugh to Lead Roadnet Unit
Fleet-management technology provider Omnitracs said it has appointed Kevin Haugh as vice president and general manager of its Roadnet Technologies subsidiary.
December 5, 2014Trimble Acquires Rail Technology Firm
Trimble, the parent of several major suppliers of technology to the North American trucking industry, has acquired a rail technology firm. Terms were not disclosed.
December 2, 2014