Fleetmatics Files for Public Offering
Fleetmatics Group, a provider of Web-based fleet management services, said it has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for a proposed public offering of 8 million shares.
July 1, 2013Best Trucking Management Software Buyer’s Guide
For growing carriers, choosing the right Trucking Management Software (TMS) is vital for the efficiency and growth of your transportation business. As we move into 2024, it's crucial to understand the key features and considerations that make a TMS solution stand out, and which ones play to your unique operation.
Clean Diesel Technologies Used in 28% of U.S. Trucks
More than 28% of all trucks registered in the United States — 2.5 million of 8.6 million trucks — are now equipped with advanced new technology clean diesel engines, according to new data compiled by R.L. Polk and Co. for the Diesel Technology Forum.
June 24, 2013E-Logging Proposal Sent to DOT; Rule Could Be Issued in November
A proposed supplemental rule for electronic logging devices has been sent to Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood’s office and is expected to be published as soon as November.
June 21, 2013GPS Analysis Yields Real-Time Forecasts
Advances in traffic avoidance routing technology are made possible by two things: the vast amounts of data being collected and the complex algorithms that transform the growing mountains of raw data into useable information.
June 18, 2013iTECH: ‘I See Traffic In Your Future’ Software Predicts Congestion Location and Severity
The balance of power has shifted in trucking’s battle against traffic, with the advent of software that can predict the location and severity of congestion problems.
June 17, 2013Crash-Avoidance Technology Could Yield $3.1 Billion Benefit, Says NHTSA
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that crash-avoidance technology that engages brakes in heavy-duty trucks may prevent 300 fatalities a year and yield up to $3.1 billion in economic benefit, Bloomberg News reported.
June 14, 2013Calstart to Test Advanced Military Batteries in Commercial Trucks
Calstart said the U.S. Army has awarded it a contract to test military-configured 12-volt lithium-ion batteries in commercial trucks.
June 13, 2013Spireon Inc. Hires New CEO
Asset-tracking-provider Spireon Inc. said it has hired Marc Brungger as its new CEO, succeeding founder Brian Boling.
June 10, 2013Johnson Controls to Provide Hybrid Truck Batteries for $45 Million DOE Project
Automobile technology supplier Johnson Control said it will supply lithium-ion batteries for 120 plug-in hybrid trucks through a $45 million Department of Energy grant.
June 10, 2013FMCSA Taking Comments in EOBR Survey Regarding Driver Harassment
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has opened a 30-day public comment period on its plans to survey more than 1,000 drivers and motor carriers for input on ways that drivers can potentially be harassed by the use of electronic logging devices.
May 29, 2013