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Rand McNally to sponsor Pilot Flying J driver challenge
Rand McNally has signed on as a sponsor of the Pilot Flying J Truck Driver Challenge. Professional hauler drivers from IndyCar, NASCAR, and the NHRA series will navigate road courses modeled after real-world obstacles. The safest and most skilled will receive new Rand McNally TND truck GPS unit.
January 8, 2014
Bestpass expands toll coverage in 2013
Bestpass announced that it is continuing to expand its coverage of tolling authorities across the country which is giving truckers and fleet managers a way to reduce operating expenses. “We are actively increasing our staff to accommodate the new business,” said John Andrews, president and COO. Bestpass currently has 18 employees and will be hiring at least […]
December 13, 2013
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C2Logix opens Chicago office
C2Logix, Inc., a provider of route optimization software, has opened a Chicago office and appointed Gus Esposito as product manager for C2RouteApp. Esposito previously worked at Spectran as supervisor of operations and logistics where he was responsible for design, implementation and management of logistic flow and ensuring peak performance of service levels. “We are pleased […]
November 22, 2013
Business
Are harmful HOS changes a sign of things to come?
In just three short months, the latest changes to the hours-of-service rule demonstrate all too clearly that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration understands neither the industry it regulates nor trucking’s important place in American life. What happened? Was there a breakdown in the rulemaking process? Did trucking not do enough to explain the problems these changes would cause? Or is this a hint of overreach to come?
October 25, 2013
Business
The Age of Analytics: technology on display at ATA
The American Trucking Association’s annual convention is always packed with big announcements, especially for technology. Remote diagnostics and advanced “analytics” reigned supreme on the exhibit floor in Orlando, Oct. 20-22, at the Marriott World Center. More than being just a passing trend or fad, these technologies are a sign of the times. Trucking is in […]
October 24, 2013
Business
Good drivers leaving in droves; new HOS hurting safety, carriers say
Recent changes in the hours-of-service rule have delivered yet another regulatory blow to the trucking industry’s overall operating efficiency and its ability to retain qualified drivers, a panel of fleet executives concluded this week. And, most critically, the changes could have a negative impact on truck safety.
October 24, 2013
Business
When freight matching meets big data
A useful feature — or curse, depending on how you see it — of shopping from large online retailers like Amazon, Target and eBay is the suggestions they give you for purchases. These appear on their websites while you shop and in advertisements on other websites. Online retailers are using “big data” to predict your […]
October 23, 2013
Business
Jump Technologies adds plan vs actual reporting
Jump Technologies, a software provider that combines smart technology with cloud computing for supply-chain management applications, announced a planned vs. actual reporting enhancement for its JumpTrack proof-of-delivery (POD) product. The enhancement provides fleet management and dispatch insight about their drivers’ delivery efficiency. JumpTrack is available on standard iOS and Android platforms to work independently […]
October 23, 2013
Business
Telogis expands navigation platform
Telogis has expanded its navigation platform to meet the specific needs of commercial drivers of all vehicle types.  Telogis Navigation 5 has new, driver-oriented features that make it easier to use and give companies access to accurate and timely road-condition information, the company says. Telogis Navigation 5 (also sold through partners as NaviGo, powered by Telogis) will […]
October 21, 2013
Business
Rand McNally builds TrueTrack for control and tracking of in-cab routing
Rand McNally announced a new web-based application that will allow fleet managers to control the in-cab routing experience and track a driver’s adherence to predefined routes. Called TrueTrack, powered by IntelliRoute – the company’s navigation software – will work in conjunction with Rand McNally’s suite of mobile fleet management systems the TND 760 and TPC […]
October 21, 2013
Business
Moving up: 5 ways to solve big problems with routing software
The technology can do more than improve efficiency; it can solve big problems for customers to grow your business.
October 10, 2013
CCJ Innovators
CCJ Innovator: Central Pennsylvania Transportation
In the midst of the recession of 2008 through 2010, many carriers couldn’t be picky about which freight orders they could accept. After all, any freight movement, regardless of how small the profits, meant assets were in motion. Now that the economy has rebounded and freight movement is up sharply in the last three years, […]
July 21, 2013
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