Omnitracs Europe Acquired by Singapore IT Firm
Omnitracs Europe has been acquired by Astrata Group, a Singapore based IT firm, from Qualcomm Europe. Terms were not disclosed.
January 13, 2014Hub Group, Orbcomm Sign Tracking Deal
Hub Group Inc. and Orbcomm Inc. signed an agreement that calls for installation of Orbcomm’s GT2300 tracking and monitoring system on the logistics companies’ containers.
January 10, 2014Future Trucks to Gain From Advancements in Remote Technologies, OEMs Predict
IRVING, Texas — The trucks of tomorrow will receive wireless software updates, utilize advanced active safety systems and benefit from additional powertrain integration and aerodynamic improvements, OEM executives told an audience of industry professionals.
December 16, 2013Calif. Ports to Test Congestion-Reduction Software
The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach said they are testing efficiency software for the next six months to streamline traffic and improve air quality.
December 9, 2013Trucking Could See Big Changes From Technology Advancements
IRVING, Texas — Developments in safety technology have the potential to dramatically change the trucking industry, perhaps eventually leading to driverless trucks, technology leaders told fleet executives here at a meeting organized by American Trucking Associations.
December 9, 2013Safety Technology Could Transform Trucking, Tech Leaders Say
IRVING, Texas — New developments in active safety technology have the potential to dramatically transform the trucking industry, perhaps even culminating someday in driverless trucks, technology leaders told fleet executives here at a meeting organized by American Trucking Associations.
Ingram Micro Buys Shipwire to Expand e-Commerce Services
Ingram Micro Inc., a wholesale distributor of electronics and mobile phones, said it will expand its supply chain services after purchasing Shipwire Inc., a global company that ships products ordered online.
December 5, 2013Technology’s Effect on Trucking Industry is Theme of ATA Executive Summit in Dallas
Fleet executives are scheduled to gather next month to examine how current and future technologies can transform the trucking industry.
November 18, 2013Supply Chain Software Firm Accellos Acquires Profitsystems
Supply chain software company Accellos announced that it has acquired technology firm Profitsystems. Terms were not disclosed.
November 13, 2013ATA Announces New Speakers to Technology Summit
American Trucking Associations has added featured speakers to the Executive Summit on Technology-Driven Performance, Analytics and Answers, the federation said in a Nov. 7 announcement.
November 7, 2013