Mack Trucks Announces Deal With Telogis to Provide Built-In Management Technology
Mack Trucks said it has partnered with Telogis to offer fleet-management services that utilize built-in telematics hardware.
October 6, 2014Saia Mobilizes Fleet With Tech from AT&T
Saia Inc.’s less-than-truckload freight division said it is using network services from AT&T to manage its fleet and terminals.
October 2, 2014Omnitracs Approved for Continued Use in Hauling for Defense Department
Omnitracs said it has received a government approval that enables fleets using its satellite-based telematics systems to continue carrying ammunition, explosives and other sensitive cargo for the U.S. Department of Defense and other agencies.
September 30, 20142014 IAA Commercial Vehicles Show
Peterbilt Offers Password-Protected Trucks
Peterbilt Motors Co. is offering an anti-theft system that requires a driver to enter a password to start the truck.
September 29, 2014Autonomous-Vehicle Market Expected to be Hampered by Legislation
Legislation and liability uncertainties are expected to be the main barriers for autonomous vehicles becoming more widely adopted, according to a new report.
September 29, 2014TMW Moves to Smooth Out Operations in Response to Customers’ Feedback
Officials of trucking-management software vendor TMW Systems Inc. last week outlined steps the company is taking to smooth internal operations and user experiences, and several of its associated plug-in partners announced new integrations with TMW products.
September 29, 2014DHL Beats Amazon, Google to First Planned Drone Delivery
Deutsche Post AG, Europe’s largest postal service, is about to begin deliveries of medication and other urgent goods to the island of Juist using unmanned helicopters after securing approval from state and federal transport ministries and air traffic control authorities to operate in a restricted flight area.
September 25, 2014Fedex’s McLean Repeats as TMC SuperTech Champion
ORLANDO, Fla. — Mark McLean Jr. of FedEx Freight was crowned TMC SuperTech grand champion for the second straight year, helping FedEx sweep the top three spots.
September 25, 2014WheelTime Launches TMC SuperTech-Inspired Training Program
WheelTime Network said it has launched a new technician training program based on the Technology & Maintenance Council’s annual TMC SuperTech competition.
September 25, 2014