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.
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Aljex Integrates Carrier Onboarding Product
Aljex Software said it has integrated its cloud-based transportation management software with Carrier Registration System Plus, a carrier qualification and onboarding product from Registry Monitoring Insurance Services.
June 10, 2014England Van Lines to Retrofit Fleet With Stop-Start Tech
Moving company England Van Lines said it plans to retrofit its fleet with stop-start technology to allow drivers to coast through traffic lights without having to stop.
June 9, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 2014