Technology News Updates
TMC Discussing Engine Technology, Nat Gas, Equipment Regulations During Annual Meeting
Truck maintenance directors are gathering for the annual meeting of American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council March 11-14 in Nashville, Tenn., to tackle some of the most pressing challenges facing fleets today.
March 11, 2013Rand McNally Integrates With McLeod Software
Rand McNally Inc. said Tuesday it has integrated its fleet-management hardware with McLeod Software’s document-management system, allowing for real-time alerts.
March 5, 2013Arpin Promotes Truck Solar Panels With New Partnership
Arpin Renewable Energy said it has partnered with transportation alternative energy company eNow to provide easier access to solar panels for Arpin Van Lines agents and owner-operators.
March 5, 2013PeopleNet, Drivewyze Begin Product Collaboration
Onboard communications provider PeopleNet Communications Corp. and Drivewyze, creator of an electronic weigh station pre-clearance system, said they have agreed on a collaboration to offer products together.
March 4, 2013Port of Vancouver Expands GPS Pilot Program
The Port of Vancouver, British Columbia, said it will expand its GPS pilot program as part of its ‘smart fleet’ trucking strategy.
February 25, 2013Volvo Trucks Introduces Dynamic Steering Technology for European Models
Volvo Trucks introduced a new type of steering technology that combines hydraulic and electronic controls, the company said.
February 25, 2013EPA’s Greenhouse-Gas Rules Sparking Cooperation Among Engine, Component Manufacturers
ORLANDO, Fla. — Engine manufacturers will not need to make a radical shift in technology to meet federal greenhouse-gas regulations in the next five years, but engine and component makers will have to work more collaboratively to better integrate their products to boost efficiency, suppliers said.
February 25, 2013iTECH: Cab Cam Keeps an Eye on Safety
In-cab cameras, or dash-cams, aren’t all about roadside arrests or crazy stuff on Russian highways.
February 19, 2013iTECH: Shippers, Brokers Use Data Services to Closely Monitor Carriers’ Performance
Shippers, brokers and freight forwarders are using new data services and software programs to monitor more closely the safety, performance and financial health of freight haulers before committing to hire them — driven partly by concern about liability risks if they use a carrier with a poor record and partly by the sheer availability of data.
February 19, 2013Technology Suppliers Show Improved Financial Results
Two of the trucking industry’s technology suppliers, Trimble Navigation Ltd. and XRS Corp., recently reported improved financial results for the final quarter of 2012, while McLeod Software said its full-year sales reached a record high.
February 19, 2013