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The Latest Headlines:
- TMW Systems Reports Higher 3Q Revenue
- AtRoad Posts $3.6 Million 3Q Loss
- U.S. Xpress to Deploy DriverTech In-Cab Computers Throughout Fleet
- Express-1 to Offer Tuition Reimbursement for In-Cab University Participants
- AtRoad Posts $3.6 Million 3Q Loss
TMW Systems Reports Higher 3Q Revenue
TMW Systems, a provider of enterprise management software for the trucking industry, said its revenue in the third quarter increased to $11.3 million, a 27% increase compared with last year.The gain in revenue relates to the company’s acquisition in September of Maddocks Systems, a Canadian firm that develops software for the trucking industry. (Click here for previous coverage.)
AtRoad Posts $3.6 Million 3Q Loss
Fleet communications technology provider AtRoad Inc. on Thursday reported a net loss of $3.6 million or 6 cents a share for the third-quarter, compared with a net income of 38 million or 61 cents a year earlier.Revenue rose to $25.1 million, AtRoad said in a statement.
AtRoad provides mobile wireless communications, transaction processing and Internet access to fleets. Transport Topics
U.S. Xpress to Deploy DriverTech In-Cab Computers Throughout Fleet
Truckload carrier U.S. Xpress Enterprises will deploy DriverTech’s DT4000 TruckPC in-cab computer throughout its fleet.The DT4000, which runs on WindowsXP, offers drivers access to fuel optimization, GPS navigation, fuel tax and hours of service reporting applications, DriverTech said in a statement.
The system is designed to send and receive communications via satellite, cellular, and Wi-Fi protocols.
DriverTech designs and builds onboard computers for the trucking industry.Transport Topics
Express-1 to Offer Tuition Reimbursement for In-Cab University Participants
Logistics company Express-1 Expedited Solutions said it will offer tuition reimbursement and scholarships for truck drivers participating in Chattanooga State Technical Community College’s InCab University program.Drivers who are in good standing with Express-1 for more than 90 days will be reimbursed 75% of their tuition if they complete their courses within the required 16 weeks and earn passing grades, said Jeff Curry, Express-1’s vice president of corporate development. The company also offers two scholarships that pay 100% of the drivers’ first class.
InCab University allows truck drivers to participate in accredited college classes by using laptop computers to access online course material from their cabs.Transport Topics
