A federal judge in New York on Aug. 6 dismissed a class-action lawsuit filed last year by American Trucking Associations alleging that the New York State Thruway Authority is improperly spending more than a billion dollars in toll revenue on maintenance and improvements on the state’s mostly recreational canal system.
August 7, 2014BusinessTechnology
Driver Training Technology Creates Virtual Reality
Taking trucks out on icy roads to practice avoiding accidents is entirely impractical. Fortunately, there is another option — driving simulators.  Â
August 11, 2014BusinessTechnology
Dimensioning Systems Add Efficiency to LTLs
Call it “automatic dimensioning,” “cubing” or “electronic measuring,” — all three are terms for technology that some believe could revolutionize less-than-truckload trucking.
August 11, 2014BusinessTechnology
Omnitracs CEO Sees Expansion Opportunities Targeting Midsize Fleets, Private Carriers
Since separating from Qualcomm Inc. last year, Omnitracs executives have set out to accelerate the company’s growth by expanding into new segments of the trucking market, the company’s CEO said.
August 11, 2014GovernmentBusinessTechnology
Enhanced CSA Website Now Live
Enhancements to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Compliance, Safety, Accountability public Safety Measurement System website have gone live.
August 5, 2014BusinessTechnology
SkyBitz to Install Tracking Devices on Transport America’s Trailer Fleet
SkyBitz Inc. will install its cellular-based trailer tracking devices on Transport America’s fleet of about 4,400 trailers, according to the company.
August 4, 2014BusinessTechnology
Peterbilt Debuts Online Customization Tool for Model 579
Peterbilt Motors Co. has released an online configuration tool for the Model 579, allowing customers to design and customize the truck.
August 4, 2014BusinessTechnology
Zonar Appoints Vikas Jain as COO
Truck technology vendor Zonar Systems has hired former Omnitracs executive Vikas Jain as its chief operating officer.
August 1, 2014BusinessTechnologyEquipment
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July 29, 2014
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Konezny Turns to Global Growth as Trimble Makes Domestic Gains
Two decades after launching PeopleNet Communications Corp. and three years removed from its purchase by Trimble Navigation, Ron Konezny said he is in the midst of his latest mission.
July 28, 2014