Recently merged fleet-tracking providers Teletrac Inc. and Navman Wireless are working to develop a unified telematics platform while continuing to support their current product lines and customers.
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Blumenauer Bill Would Raise Fuel Taxes; ATA’s Graves Touts Approach
Rep. Earl Blumenauer, a member of the tax-writing House Ways and Means Committee, held a press conference Feb. 4 to announce he has reintroduced the bill he put forth last year that would increase fuel taxes to pay for upgrading the nation’s aging transportation system.
February 4, 2015IFTA Might Replace Decals With an Electronic System
The International Fuel Tax Association said it is considering changing the organization’s credentials for commercial vehicles to a digital form and possibly eliminating its longstanding decals.
November 17, 2014Volvo Trucks, Telogis Offer Built-In Fleet-Management Services
Volvo Trucks and Telogis are offering integrated fleet-management services that utilize factory-installed telematics hardware, the companies announced.
July 16, 2014Telogis Launches Upgraded Telematics Platform
Technology vendor Telogis Inc. has introduced Fleet 11, the latest version of its fleet management and telematics offering.
January 28, 2014XRS Starts Selling Dedicated Mobile Telematics Device
XRS Corp. said it has started selling the NXT, a mobile trucking telematics tablet that uses the company’s software, a tablet from Samsung Telecommunications America and Verizon Wireless’ 4G data network.
October 8, 2013DTNA Unveils In-Cab Tablet, Communications Package
DETROIT — Daimler Trucks North America announced a pair of significant expansions in its telematics offerings here, unveiling the first factory-installed computer tablet for its trucks and a new communications package to seamlessly provide services over that tablet.
September 23, 2013Oil-Field Specialty Trucks HOS Exemption Should Be Extended to Others, Carriers Say
An hours-of-service waiting time exemption for drivers of “specially constructed” oil-field operations trucks should be extended to include such other oil and gas operations trucks such as those that deliver sand and water, several motor carriers and trade association officials told federal regulators.
October 15, 2012FMCSA Extends Comment Deadline for Oilfield Rule
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has pushed back the deadline for public comment about changes to the hours-of-service rules for oilfield haulers.
August 16, 2012OEMs Combine Technologies to Maximize Fuel Efficiency
Heavy-duty truck manufacturers have improved the fuel efficiency of their tractors through a combination of new technologies, powertrain improvements, enhanced aerodynamics and efforts to reduce rolling resistance.
July 30, 2012