Equipment Penske offers new connected fleet solutions April 17, 2017 READING, Pa. – Today (April 17), Penske Truck Leasing announced its new fleet solutions, which connects its systems with nearly any truck and engine configuration or telematics service provider. “We’re…
Equipment Ram Commercial highlights two new programs to support upfit process March 15, 2017 INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Ram Commercial announced the launch of two new programs – Q-Pro and the Augmented Reality Upfit Configurator – to help upfitters, dealers and customers. Speaking during the…
Equipment Fuso shows off its fully-electric eCanter at Work Truck Show March 15, 2017 INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America announced the US, Europe and Japanese release of its full-electric eCanter at the Work Truck Show March 15. The Class 4 eCanter…
Equipment Mack upgrading its legacy models with modern connectivity March 15, 2017 INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Mack is helping its older model vehicles not equipped with GuardDog Connect telematics hardware get connected. Making the announcement at the Work Truck Show March 15, Mack,…
Business Management Panel advises small carriers not to be intimidated by ELDs March 2, 2017 PHOENIX, Az. – If you’re a small carrier that operates in the US, there are certainly concerns when it comes to getting ready for the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate…
Business Management Catching up to the ever-evolving technology game February 28, 2017 Panel discusses the changing landscape of the trucking industry at Omnitracs Outlook 2017
Omnitracs releases new solution to streamline daily tasks of drivers and fleets February 28, 2017 PHOENIX, Az. – Omnitracs announced the launch of its integrated routing, dispatching and compliance (RDC) solution today during its Outlook 2017 conference in Phoenix. The new solution aims to combine…
Equipment Bypass app keeps drivers moving in the US and Canada February 28, 2017 PHOENIX, Az. – As a truck driver, wouldn’t it be nice to be able to bypass those pesky weigh stations that seem to appear so often during your daily route?…
Business Management ATA president says Trump administration will empower trucking industry February 27, 2017 Spear, Graham and Carroll focus on the future during opening of Omnitracs Outlook 2017
Health & Safety Use of in-cab video helps, does not hinder drivers, says Omnitracs February 27, 2017 PHOENIX, Az. – Andrew Schimelpfenig of Omnitracs Safety Center of Excellence said employing the use of an in-cab video solution is an essential ‘reliable witness’ in the event of an…
Mobile and IT Phillips Industries launches new connectivity division February 27, 2017 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Phillips Industries has launched a new division that will focus on connectivity. The launch of Phillips Connect Technology was announced at the Technology & Maintenance Council meetings.
Equipment Truck-Lite offering trailer telematics February 27, 2017 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Truck-Lite is entering the trailer telematics market with the launch of its new Road Ready trailer monitoring and communication system. The new offering was announced at the…
Mobile and IT Buyer beware February 24, 2017 The clock is ticking for Canadian carriers operating in the US to install electronic logging devices. The system you choose may be the most important decision you make this year.
Mobile and IT SambaSafety buys Vigillo February 23, 2017 PORTLAND, Ore. – SambaSafety has acquired Vigillo, a provider of real-time data for analyzing commercial driver and motor carrier safety performance. Vigillo is best known for its CSA monitoring platform,…
Mobile and IT Omnitracs partners with Peloton to offer platooning February 16, 2017 DALLAS, Texas – Omnitracs and Peloton Technology have announced a partnership, which will focus on driver-assistive truck platooning and development of combined fleet management solutions. The partnership, according to Omnitracs,…
