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Wright Express said it has launched a mobile application that uses up-to-date fuel prices and text-to-speech capability to help drivers locate the best fueling locations.

Fleet software providers Xata Corp. and ALK Technologies on Monday announced the launch of CoPilot Truck 8 Professional for XataNet.

QuikQ, a provider of cardless fueling for trucking fleets, said it is teaming with LHP Software and Impinj Inc. to develop a product that will deliver internal vehicle data to and from RFID tags during fueling.

TAMPA, Fla. — Engineers for truck makers said they are comfortable with their approaches to meet 2014 and 2017 federal greenhouse-gas and fuel-mileage standards for heavy- and medium-duty trucks.

TAMPA, Fla. — Fleet managers said they generally prefer the current generation of U.S. truck engines over 2007-2009 models because of improved fuel economy and reliability, but they also cost more and are more complicated, a new survey found.

California environmental regulators have delayed until June the first compliance deadline for large fleets seeking to phase in SmartWay technologies for 2010 and older model 53-foot box-type trailers and the tractors that pull them.

Swift Transportation said it has increased capacity through an alliance with Web-based load matching service Internet Truckstop.

The Canadian Trucking Alliance is once again urging its members to support electronic onboard recorders.

Tracking systems to help fleets analyze the performance of the tires on their trucks and trailers have come of age — specifically the information age — and the data they compile can help carriers maximize every dollar spent on tires, according to manufacturers.

KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Transportation software company Sylectus, which primarily serves the expedited and truckload markets, said it is turning its attention to the flatbed sector.