MACAU, Nov. 2017 — During the 2017 China (Macau) International Automobile Exposition, New Logistics of the Future — the Launch of JAC Electric Trucks was successfully held in the JAC exhibition booth at Macau Auto Show. The ceremony had the honor to invite Zhang Xueping, Deputy Secretary of the Party Leadership Group and Vice Chairman of […]
Decker Truck Line Adopts SmartDrive Video-Based Safety Program, Citing Superior Customer Support and Flexible Configuration
Following Competitive Review, Transportation and Logistics Leader Chooses SmartDrive and Accelerates Benefits with a Straight to Rollout Implementation SAN DIEGO, Nov. 2017 — SmartDrive Systems, a leader in video safety and transportation intelligence, announced that Decker Truck Line Inc., a family-owned company providing transportation and logistics services nationwide, has selected the SmartDrive® video-based safety […]
Honeywell software helps trucking firms Comply with New Federal Safety Mandates, improve driver performance
Software developed with Omnitracs has been deployed by less-than-truckload industry leaders Holland and Reddaway Driver-focused mobile solution logs hours of service electronically, saving drivers and fleets time and money, increasing safety and enabling compliance FORT MILL, S.C., Nov. 2017 — Honeywell (NYSE: HON) announced that its suite of software solutions for truck drivers […]
Driver and Technician Shortage Are Critical Top-of-Mind Issues for Fleet Managers
OEMs to focus on reducing driver load, highlight driver safety to influence purchase decisions, finds Frost & Sullivan SANTA CLARA, Calif., Nov. 2017 — Driver and technician shortage are the most important issues for fleet managers. These, along with concerns about the economic outlook and operating margins, are influencing several choices fleet […]
Meritor Names Rodger L. Boehm to its Board of Directors
TROY, Mich., Nov. 2017 — The Board of Directors of Meritor, Inc. (NYSE: MTOR) announced that it has appointed Rodger L. Boehm to the Board of Directors as a Class III director with a term expiring at the 2018 annual meeting of shareholders. His appointment is effective as of Dec. 1, 2017. Boehm has led client service […]
Registration Opens for ATA’s TMC 2018 Annual Meeting
Fleet-focused Industry Gathering Set for March 5-8 in Atlanta ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 2017 — American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council announced it was opening registration for its 2018 Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition, to be held March 5-8 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. Driving Excellence Through Expertise is the theme for […]
Netradyne Announces Data Services Platform for Advanced Transportation Technology Ecosystem
New deep learning tools help industry-leading automotive, trucking and insurance solution providers power the future of driving SAN DIEGO, Nov. 2017 — Netradyne announced a new deep learning analytics data platform for companies within the automotive, transportation and insurance industries. The new, highly customizable offering will arm companies with rich data including […]
Dana Introduces Spicer® Blue-Coated Performance U-joints with SPL® Technology For Longer Service Life
Product Offers Ten Times More Service Life Than Competition LAS VEGAS, Nov. 2017 — Dana Incorporated (NYSE: DAN) has introduced a new line of Spicer® u-joints incorporating the company’s Spicer Life Series® (SPL®) technology, features that have been tested to deliver significantly more service life than competitive u-joints. The distinctive blue coating on the journal […]
Women In Trucking Association (WIT) announces its November Member of the Month
Plover, WI (November 1, 2017) – Women In Trucking Association (WIT) announces Sherri Squier as its November Member of the Month. Having begun her career as a nurse, Sherri Squier gained an immediate life or death understanding the urgency of the word “stat.” Moving forward a few years while managing critical […]
Transtex Announces the Acquisition of RM2J Inc. – Provider of Technology Solutions in Fleet Safety Management
LEBANON, IN, Oct. 30, 2017 – Transtex LLC and Transtex Composite Inc. (together “Transtex”), a leader in the development and manufacturing of aerodynamic solutions for commercial vehicles in transportation, announced today the acquisition of RM2J Inc., a developer of fleet safety technology that enhances both fuel economy and vehicle safety. Completed on July 14, […]