DALLAS 鈥 Omnitracs has unveiled its next-generation telematics platform, which introduces voice recognition and expands wireless connectivity within the truck.
February 8, 2016GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipment
Driver Training Crucial for ELD Transition, FMCSA Official Says
DALLAS 鈥 Driver training on electronic logging devices will play an important role in the trucking industry鈥檚 transition to the federally mandated technology, an official with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration told an audience of carriers and technology providers.
February 4, 2016BusinessTechnology
Omnitracs to Offer Onboard Video Product
DALLAS 鈥 Omnitracs announced plans to offer its own onboard video system, expanding the list of vendors targeting the growing onboard camera market.
February 3, 2016TechnologyBusiness
ELDs Are Coming; Don鈥檛 Be Left in the Dust
It鈥檚 been discussed, debated and awaited for years, but the federal mandate for electronic logging devices has finally taken shape.
January 22, 2016TechnologyBusiness
Data: Separating the Wheat From the Chaff
The old adage 鈥渟eparating the wheat from the chaff鈥 technically describes the process of separating grain from the casing in which it鈥檚 grown, but over the years, the saying has broadened to describe any process that isolates what鈥檚 valuable by winnowing out what鈥檚 worthless.
January 22, 2016BusinessTechnologyLogistics
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January 21, 2016TechnologyBusiness
Trucking Tries on Wearable Technology
The emergence of wearable technology, such as smartwatches, has given consumers a new way to communicate, track their health and process payments, but some fleets and technology suppliers believe these devices also can serve as valuable tools in trucking operations.
January 15, 2016TechnologyBusiness
Technology Helps Fleets Find Lanes That Are Profitable and Efficient
As capacity tightens and government regulations make drivers鈥 time even more valuable, carriers and shippers are embracing technology to choose the most profitable and efficient shipping lanes, set rates and reduce empty miles.
January 15, 2016TechnologyBusinessSafety
Choosing Safe Carriers Via Technology
Technology goes beyond helping carriers and shippers find the best rates and routes; it also can help them monitor fleet safety ratings.
January 15, 2016TechnologyBusiness
Brokers, 3PLs Turn to Technology to Track Loads
Freight brokers and third-party logistics providers have traditionally relied on manual check calls to update the status of a shipment, but are increasingly turning to tracking technology to satisfy shippers鈥 demands for greater visibility.
January 15, 2016