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Business, Technology

Robocom Acquires Munics Information Systems

Supply chain software company Robocom Systems International said it has acquired Munics Information Systems. Terms were not disclosed.

January 28, 2013
Government, Business, Technology

Minn. DOT Testing Cameras to Monitor for Truck Parking Spots

The Minnesota Department of Transportation has said it will test using cameras to help truck drivers find available parking slots.

January 25, 2013
Government, Business, Technology

PennDOT Finds $50 Million in Savings Through Next Generation Initiative

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has identified more than $50 million in savings through its Next Generation initiative to modernize operations, Gov. Tom Corbett (R) said in a statement.

January 22, 2013
Business, Technology

Comdata Expands Cardless Payment Options

Comdata Corp. announced it expanded its cardless payment options with a new point-of-sale platform called Smart Solutions.

January 7, 2013
Business, Technology

Major Deals Reshape Tech Landscape; Companies Prep for EOBR Mandate

Major acquisitions, the upcoming electronic onboard recorder mandate and a move toward mobility platforms were among the year’s biggest developments in trucking’s technology arena.

December 24, 2012
Business, Technology

New Mexico Adopts Drivewyze Weigh Station Bypass System

New Mexico adopted the Drivewyze PreClear system as its new service for trucks to bypass weight stations and mobile inspections sites on all major routes in the state.

December 17, 2012
Business, Technology

Honeywell to Acquire Intermec for $600 Million

Honeywell said it plans to acquire mobile computing company Intermec Inc. for $600 million.

December 11, 2012
Business, Technology

Penske Adding LED Headlights to 5,000 Semi-Trucks

Penske Truck Leasing is retrofitting 5,000 of its semi-trucks with advanced LED headlights, the company said.

December 4, 2012
Business, Technology

Study Says Collection Costs About Equal for All-Electronic Tolls or Fuel Taxes

The cost of all-electronic tolling is about the same as the cost of collecting fuel tax, and could result in more money available for highway infrastructure improvements, the Reason Foundation said in a study released last week.

December 3, 2012
Business, Technology

C.H. Robinson Revamps Online Tool

C.H. Robinson introduced an updated online tool with improved user interface and additional customization options for customers, the company said.

November 26, 2012