Technology

D.W. Morgan, a third-party logistics and supply chain consulting firm, has developed an iPhone application that the company said has helped it eliminate paper bills.

Atlas World Group said it has purchased the assets of self-service moving company Smart Move Inc.

Diesel emission standards change again in January 2010, but unlike the previous modifications when all manufacturers used essentially the same emission-controlling technology, medium-duty truck buyers next year will have a choice of competing systems.

WASHINGTON — Setting up what could be a major confrontation between Congress and the White House over transportation policy, a key House committee unveiled a $500 billion blueprint to remake the U.S. transport system, while on the same day the administration instead proposed extending the current plan for 18 months.

UPS Inc. has launched a new Web-based system that it says will allow companies to more easily manage parts inventory and order and ship parts.

Ryder System said that it has agreed to manage auto parts distribution in Mexico for Mazda North American Operations.

Ryder System said that it has reached an agreement with Intelligent Global Pooling Systems to manage the flow of plastic pallets.

How can trucking and logistics companies — faced with new technology and endless updates to IT systems — avoid wasting money on uncoordinated solutions as they try to keep up with faster, more visible supply chains?

Trucking software provider TMW Systems upgraded its TruckMate enterprise management system, expanding the software’s back-office capabilities and polishing its user interface, the company said.