International offers over-the-air programming for Cummins engines May 10, 2016 LISLE, Ill. – International Truck announced that it has become the first OEM to offer over-the-air (OTA) programming for Cummins engines. Available through the nine-pin International Link device, OTA programming…
Business Management In conversation with Bill Wright, new PeopleNet Canada president April 18, 2016 BURLINGTON, Ont. — PeopleNet Canada has announced the appointment of Bill Wright to the role of president. He has been promoted from the position of national account manager for PeopleNet…
Equipment Michelin announces two new services in Canada at Truck World April 15, 2016 TORONTO, Ont. – Michelin North America (Canada) introduced its Michelin Commercial Service Network (MCSN) and Tire Care at Truck World April 14 in Toronto, with COO Harold Phillips saying that…
Mobile and IT Rand McNally unveils ‘plug and play’ e-log device March 31, 2016 LOUISVILLE, Ky. – No matter what your opinion of the US ELD mandate, all carriers and owner/operators running stateside will have one thing in common come December 2017 when…
Equipment Wabco showcases next-generation lane departure warning system March 31, 2016 LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Citing connectivity as the better way to create a cocoon of safety around heavy-duty trucks, Wabco showcased the next generation of its OnLane lane departure system with…
Business Management New York City to Toronto in a connected truck March 29, 2016 Daimler envisions how connectivity can eliminate inefficiencies
Business Management Daimler builds on partnership with Zonar March 28, 2016 DUSSELDORF, Germany — Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) and telematics company Zonar are building on their partnership and will be able to offer over-the-air engine programming beginning next year. The…
Business Management Daimler touts benefits of the connected truck March 22, 2016 DUSSELDORF, Germany — A truck that is always running, always full, never breaks down and can avoid traffic jams; that’s Daimler’s vision and it believes it can achieve such a…
USA Truck deploys LinkeDrive’s PedalCoach app March 7, 2016 LAS VEGAS, Nev. – LinkeDrive announced at the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) annual convention this week that USA Truck has installed its PedalCoach mobile application in its fleet of trucks.
Geotab tool aims to streamline drivers into newly passed ELD regulations February 18, 2016 TORONTO, Ont. – Geotab has added an hours of service (HOS) tool to its comprehensive ProPlus monthly plan, which the company says will help fleets meet the new electronic logging…
Driver Workflow 2.0 aims to streamline driver productivity January 12, 2016 DALLAS, Texas – Omnitracs released its Driver Workflow 2.0 Jan. 12, an application on the company’s Mobile Computing Platform 50, which features suite integration that enables direct access and data…
Companies merge software to help fleets adhere to new HOS regulations December 16, 2015 GARDEN GROVE, Calif. – Following the federally-mandated use of electronic recording devices to log driver hours, Teletrac Inc. and McLeod Software have extended their partnership to bring customers the necessary…
Human Resources Zonar Systems hires new chief strategy officer December 11, 2015 SEATTLE, Wash. – Transportation technology company Zonar Systems welcomed University of British Columbia (UBC) graduate Ian McKerlich as its new chief strategy officer Dec. 9. “Zonar is in a mode…
Carrier Select tool gets an upgrade following new legislation December 7, 2015 PORTLAND, Ore. – Vigillo announced today (Dec. 7) that it has redesigned its Carrier Select tool, moving it from a downloadable application to a web-based application. Carrier Select provides freight…
Health & Safety Property carrier compliance and safety performance data removed from FMCSA site December 4, 2015 WASHINGTON, D.C. – As of today (Dec. 4), much of the information previously available on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) website related to property carrier’s compliance and safety…
