Atlas Van Lines Adopts Omnitracs MCP50 Platform
Household goods mover Atlas Van Lines has deployed Omnitracs’ MCP50 platform across its fleet to enhance fleet safety and regulatory compliance, the onboard technology supplier announced.
January 9, 2015Truck Technology Veterans Launch New Firm
Two trucking industry veterans have launched a new business to provide sales representation for the aftermarket technology sector.
January 9, 2015iTECH: Generating Returns From Tech Spending
Carriers feel constant pressure to keep up with the latest technology, but choosing when and how to invest precious capital is not easy. There’s no simple tried-and-true formula for calculating the return on investment. One size doesn’t fit all in this industry.
December 23, 2014iTECH: Scale Technology to Meet Business Demands
Even when investment returns are calculated accurately, there are pitfalls that can keep companies from gaining all of the expected paybacks. One danger is creating ROI numbers based on a full-fleet installation and then deploying the technology to only part of the fleet.
December 23, 2014iTECH: Careful Review of Results Vital for Technology ROI
ROI numbers can come from many sources, so the issue arises of which numbers can be trusted.
December 23, 2014iTECH: Positive Focus Helps Fleets Keep Drivers
“Focus on the positive” is a theme repeated by people who coach drivers. “We feel strongly that we should have something positive to say every time we speak with a driver,” said Jeff Baer of LinkeDrive.
December 23, 2014iTECH: Fuel-Efficient Driving=Safe Driving
When drivers adopt driving habits that increase fuel efficiency, the added benefit is that safety improves.
December 23, 2014iTECH: Target: Fuel Economy
Technology that incorporates everything from GPS location to ambient air temperature can help drivers maximize fuel efficiency, tech executives said.
December 23, 2014LiveOnWeb: Replay and More of Your Questions Answered
What's ahead for trucking in 2015? Watch the replay of our Dec. 17 LiveOnWeb program, and the live chat on Dec. 18 that tackled more of your questions.
December 18, 2014Rush Honors Top Technicians at Truck-Tech Rodeo
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — The trucking industry continues to see a shortage of technicians, industry officials said here at an annual gathering and competition of technicians who work for the biggest U.S. truck dealership.
December 17, 2014