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iTECH: ‘TCP/IP’ for In-Cab High-Speed Wireless

The most common way of delivering data from truck telematics involves the system vendor storing, and probably massaging, the information, which the customer accesses through a secure Web site.

August 20, 2007

Eaton Starts Production of Truck Hybrid System

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Truck drivetrain manufacturer Eaton Corp. said its electric-diesel hybrid system for medium-duty trucks is now in commercial production and that it would produce heavy-duty hybrids in a few years.

August 20, 2007

States to Delay Collecting SSRS Fees

States that participated in the Single State Registration System before its termination have agreed to postpone collecting fees until September, despite Congress’ extension of the program, officials said.

August 15, 2007

Virginia DOT Updates 511 System, Software

The Virginia Department of Transportation said Aug. 1 it has updated its 511 road-information system to include improvements suggested by users.

August 13, 2007

Telargo to Provide Telematics System for LeasePlan USA

Fleet management services firm Telargo Inc. said Monday it will provide telematics systems for vehicle leasing company LeasePlan USA, Alpharetta, Georgia.

August 7, 2007

Company Wins FMCSA Contract to Help Truckers Find Parking

Foster-Miller Inc. said Tuesday it was awarded a $396,000 contract from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to develop an automated system to help long-haul truckers find available parking.

August 1, 2007

Schneider to Use Oracle Software System

Truckload carrier Schneider National has selected Oracle to supply infrastructure software for its integrated transaction and data enterprise software system, Oracle said Monday.

July 30, 2007

Congress Set to Revive SSRS

The Single State Registration System for trucking, which supposedly was put to rest at the beginning of this year, could make a brief, albeit costly, return because of legislation expected to pass Congress this month.

July 30, 2007

Ryder’s 2Q Profit Dips 7%

Ryder System said Wednesday its second-quarter profit dipped 7% to $65.3 million or $1.07 a share, from $70.3 million or $1.13 a year ago.

July 25, 2007

Hill Says FMCSA to Begin Pilot Program of Compliance Review System Next Year

WASHINGTON — John Hill, head of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, said the agency expects to launch a pilot program of its overhauled compliance review and safety rating process during 2008.

July 25, 2007