Rand McNally Integrates TND 760 With Strategy Systems
Rand McNally said it has integrated its TND 760 telematics device with Strategy Systems Inc.’s Strategy Live software.
September 13, 2013Daily Briefings from Transport Topics
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Jobless Claims Fall Due to Computer System Work
Work on computer systems at state employment agencies caused reported initial jobless claims to fall by 31,000 last week, the Labor Department said Sept. 12.
September 12, 2013PeopleNet Offers ‘Panic’ Button Key Fob
PeopleNet Communications Corp. said it is working with security technology firm SafeKey Corp. to provide a location-aware key fob that truck drivers can use to send “panic” signals through PeopleNet’s system.
September 11, 2013Thermo King Integrates Telematics With iSeries
Refrigeration-unit maker Thermo King said it has integrated its telematics system into the iSeries transportation management software for truckload fleets from Add On Systems Inc.
September 11, 2013EFS Upgrades Integration with TMW
Payment processing provider Electronic Funds Source said it has upgraded its integration with TMW Systems Inc.’s Innovative transportation management software.
September 6, 2013Class 8 Orders Rise 20% in August, ACT Says
Orders for Class 8 trucks increased 20% in August from a year prior and were at their highest level in three months, ACT Research said Sept. 5.
September 5, 2013Philadelphia Factory Index Expands for Third Month
Manufacturing activity in the Philadelphia region expanded for a third month in August, but at a slower rate than July, the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia said Thursday.
August 15, 2013Flatbed Manufacturers Introduce New Models as Demand Picks Up After Prolonged Recession
Manufacturers of flatbed trailers say they are increasing production and rolling out new models to help haulers meet their customers’ rising demands as business picks up following the prolonged economic recession.
August 12, 2013Class 8 Engine Sales Dive 21%
Class 8 engine installations in North America plummeted during the first half of 2013, dropping 21.2% to 119,057, WardsAuto.com reported.
August 12, 2013Bill Would Ban Double-Decker Trailers for Interstate Transportation of Horses
Legislation introduced in the U.S. Senate last week would make illegal the interstate transportation of horses in double-decker trailers.
August 12, 2013