Trucking Technology Report - Oct. 27
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Ryder Jumps Into High-Tech
Ryder System Inc. (R) is evolving from an old-line trucking company to a technologically advanced supply chain management organization.
In order to stay ahead of the game, Ryder employed Viewlocity's AmTrix Integration Broker and developed eCS. The eCS measure is aimed at business-to-business markets to provide cost-saving supply chain management solutions to customers. Streamlining processes, shortening order cycles, increasing fulfillment rates, and providing flexibility to help customers manage growth are at the center of Ryder's goal to tailor transportation to client needs. Computer Reseller News (10/23/00) No. 917, P. 83; Cruz, Mike
New York County Bans Phone Use by Drivers
The county executive for Suffolk County, N.Y., has officially approved a law to ban the use of mobile phones while driving. However, the law does not prohibit drivers from using hands-free wireless devices while driving. The county's legislature passed the law earlier this month. The county is the first in the United States to institute a ban pertaining to the use of cell phones while driving. Washington Times (10/27/00) P. A12SBC Asks for Long-Distance Permit to Expand Into Kansas, Oklahoma
SBC Communications (SBC) has requested approval from the FCC to offer long-distance service in its home regions of Kansas and Oklahoma. The application is the second submitted by SBC to offer services in the two areas. The commission has up to 90 days to make a decision on the matter.However, approval for long-distance services in an operator's home region depends on whether regulators determine that the market is open to competition. So far, only Verizon Communications (VZ) in New York and SBC in Texas have been allowed to offer long-distance services in their home regions. The FCC rules on a state-by-state basis.
The request by SBC marks the first time a Bell has asked permission in two states at once. SBC says that offering such services in Oklahoma would generate $200 million per year, while offering the services in Kansas would produce $175 million per year. Wall Street Journal Online (10/27/00); Young, Shawn
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