AUSTIN, Texas — Mack Trucks announced a deal with analytics company SAS that will help the truck manufacturer more effectively analyze data being collected by its GuardDog Connect telematics system.
October 29, 2018GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafetyAutonomous
Gov. Bruce Rauner Establishes ‘Autonomous Illinois’ Initiative
Gov. Bruce Rauner has directed the Illinois Department of Transportation to establish the “Autonomous Illinois†initiative with the goal of providing a venue to research and test emerging safety technologies.
October 29, 2018BusinessTechnology
Fleet Advantage Updates ATLAAS Platform
Fleet Advantage, a company specializing in truck fleet business analytics, equipment financing and life cycle cost management, announced it will enhance its Advanced Truck Lifecycle Administrative Analytics Software.
October 29, 2018BusinessTechnology
ITI, Netradyne Partner on Driver Training Program
Online training company Instructional Technologies Inc. has partnered with driver and fleet safety developer Netradyne to launch an automated training system for truck drivers.
October 29, 2018BusinessTechnologyLogistics
Ebix Acquires Stake in India-Based B2B Marketplace
EbixCash, a software and e-commerce service provider, has acquired a 67% stake in Routier, an India-based business-to-business marketplace for trucking logistics. The investment indicates an effort to capitalize on India’s rapidly growing logistics market.
October 29, 2018BusinessTechnologyFuelLogistics
UPS, Walmart Find Electric Vehicles Offer Benefits, Opportunities
OAKLAND, Calif. — Representatives from UPS Inc. and Walmart Inc., two of the country’s largest fleets, said electric vehicles can provide environmental, economic and community benefits, which make efforts to work through challenges surrounding duty cycle, charging infrastructure and cost worthwhile.
October 29, 2018BusinessTechnologyEquipment
Collaboration Needed for Electric Vehicle Market to Thrive, Experts Say
OAKLAND, Calif. — A strong collaboration among all parties involved in the life cycle of electric vehicles, including original equipment manufacturers, fleets and utilities, is needed to advance the technologies.Â
October 29, 2018BusinessTechnologyLogistics
Indonesian Logistics Startup Waresix Lands $1.6 Million Funding
Waresix, an Indonesian warehouse startup, is tapping into its country’s fast-growing logistics market. The company announced in October that it had obtained $1.6 million in pre-Series A funding, led by East Ventures and Monk’s Hill Ventures.
October 29, 2018BusinessTechnologyLogistics
Haven Launches Platform to Aid Carriers, Shippers With Bookings
Software company Haven announced the launch of Origin, a carrier-neutral product that offers a streamlined booking process for carriers and forwarders.
October 29, 2018BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety
ATA Honors Industry Champions, Leaders at MCE
AUSTIN, Texas — American Trucking Associations recognized champions from recent industry events, trucking companies focused on safety, emerging leaders and state trucking association executives during its annual Leadership and Awards Luncheon.
October 28, 2018