Consumer Confidence Improves in September
Consumer confidence improved in September, from a two-and-half-year low, the New York-based Conference Board said Tuesday.
September 27, 2011EDI for Trucking: Everything You Need to Know
Discover the transformative power of EDI for Trucking with Truckbase. Learn how seamless EDI integrations enhance data accuracy, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction for asset-based carriers.
Rand McNally, McLeod Offer HOS Application
CHICAGO — Rand McNally Co. announced the latest integration of its TruckPC and TND 760 Fleet Edition software with McLeod Software’s upgraded LoadMaster Enterprise and Powerbroker Version 10.3 applications.
September 26, 2011Daimler’s Chinese Truck Venture Gets Government Approval
Daimler Trucks said Monday it has received final authority from Chinese authorities for a joint-venture with Chinese truck maker Beiqi Foton Motor Co.
September 26, 2011Xata, McLeod Announce Joint Projects on HOS, Driver and Vehicle Data
Transportation software companies Xata Corp. and McLeod Software on Monday announced joint-development projects to help fleets comply with hours-of-service regulations and improve driver and vehicle performance.
September 26, 2011Paccar Parts Offers TruckerLink Telematics
Paccar Parts, part of truck maker Paccar Inc., said its proprietary TruckerLink telematics and fleet-management service is now available to aftermarket customers.
September 26, 2011New Home Sales Fall to Six-Month Low
New home sales fell for to a six-month low in August, the Commerce Department said Monday.
September 26, 2011Marchiano Appointed President at Longistics
Andy Marchiano has been recruited as president of global logistics firm Longistics, Research Triangle Park, N.C. Marchiano was previously vice president and general manager of Cooper Leasing Inc., Raleigh, N.C.
September 26, 2011Gasoline Falls 12¢ in Two Weeks to $3.54, Lundberg Survey Says
Gasoline’s national average price fell 12 cents in the past two weeks to an average $3.54 a gallon, according to the latest Lundberg Survey of filling stations released Sunday.
September 26, 2011Obama Calls on GOP To Back Road Spending
Standing in front of one of the most crowded, deficient bridges in the United States, President Obama called on Republicans to help him pass a jobs bill that contains $27 billion in construction spending for highways and bridges.
September 26, 2011Possible Restrictions on Cellphone Use Will Not Include Telematics, Executives Say
The discussion of further restricting cellphone use by truck drivers likely will not lead to limitations on the use of in-cab communication devices, in part because the devices have built-in safeguards, executives with technology firms said.
September 26, 2011