Autonomous October: Two Chances to Ask Questions of the Experts
The buzz around autonomous vehicles grows louder with each passing month, and we’re devoting two significant events to this complex subject in October. And in both cases, we’re inviting your questions to be put to our experts.
September 27, 2016Best Trucking Accounting Software 2024
If you’re simply looking for a bookkeeping tool, you can stop reading here, and look no further than QuickBooks. If you’re embracing the notion that trucking accounting goes far beyond that, or want to have a more expansive trucking accounting system of which QuickBooks is a key part, then read on.
DOT Supports Automation
The U.S. Department of Transportation last week issued guidelines for testing and deployment of highly automated vehicles. Top administration officials said they want to promote development of self-driving technology to reduce crashes on the nation’s roadways.
September 26, 2016Vos Repeats as Champion, Leads FedEx at SuperTech
RALEIGH, N.C. — FedEx Freight technician Eric Vos earned the title of Grand Champion of TMC SuperTech for the second consecutive year in the competition, which was swept by FedEx Freight.
September 26, 2016Safety Tech, Cameras Can Help Fleets Prevent Claims, Insurance Brokers Say
Fleets that invest in safety technologies — from onboard cameras and telematics to active safety systems — are likely to see their investments pay off by helping to reduce or eliminate catastrophic risks and costly claims, insurance brokers and other experts said.
September 26, 2016McLeod Sees Opportunity in ‘Uncertain Times’
SAN ANTONIO — Upcoming regulations, the presidential election, a softer freight market and supply chain disruptions are contributing to “uncertain times” for the trucking industry. But those challenges also present opportunities for fleets that are better prepared than their competitors, McLeod Software’s CEO said.
September 26, 2016UPS Starts Commercial Drone Tests
UPS Inc., teaming up with drone-maker CyPhy Works, announced drone tests to deliver packages in remote areas.
September 23, 2016FedEx Freight's Eric Vos Repeats as TMC SuperTech Grand Champion
RALEIGH, N.C. — FedEx Freight’s Eric Vos has repeated as Grand Champion of the National Technician Skills Competition, TMC SuperTech.
September 22, 2016Refrigerated Carriers to Face Added Complexity Under Food Safety Rule, McLeod Says
SAN ANTONIO — Food transportation will become increasingly complex under the Food Safety Modernization Act, making it more important than ever for refrigerated carriers to closely track their freight and tightly control their operations, said Tom McLeod, CEO of McLeod Software.
September 22, 2016FourKites Hires Fiander to Lead Firm’s Integration Efforts
Load-tracking technology firm FourKites has hired Craig Fiander as senior vice president of business development to lead the company’s global integration and partnership efforts.
September 22, 2016McLeod CEO Sees Opportunities in ‘Uncertain Times’
SAN ANTONIO — Upcoming regulations, the presidential election, a softer freight market and supply-chain disruptions are all contributing to “uncertain times” for the trucking industry, but those challenges also present opportunities for fleets who prepare better than their competitors, McLeod Software’s CEO said.
September 20, 2016