BALTIMORE — Dossier Systems is working to expand partnerships with outside technology vendors while continuing to develop new ways for customers to interact with its fleet-maintenance software, company executives said here at the Dossier Users Group Summit.
April 23, 2015BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety
Maritime Interests Seek Upgraded Freight System
WASHINGTON — U.S. maritime interests added voices to a growing chorus seeking more federal transport funding, citing a $28.9 billion shortfall for freight-network upgrades.
April 27, 2015BusinessTechnology
UPS Takes Part In Drone Delivery Research
UPS Inc. said it is looking into using drone technology to deliver humanitarian aid to difficult-to-reach areas during a disaster scenario.
April 21, 2015GovernmentTechnologyLogisticsBusiness
Democratic Senators Introduce Bill to Delay Positive Train Control
Two U.S. senators have introduced a bill seeking to delay the implementation of positive train control, a safety system the nation’s railroads are supposed to implement by the end of the year.
April 21, 2015FuelBusinessTechnology
Ford, Telogis Expanding Telematics Partnership to Europe
Ford Motor Co. and technology supplier Telogis said they have expanded their commercial-vehicle telematics partnership to the United Kingdom, with other European markets to follow this summer.
April 17, 2015BusinessTechnology
McLeod Releases Upgrades for Software Products
McLeod Software has added a variety of new capabilities and functions in the latest version of its LoadMaster and PowerBroker transportation management software.
April 16, 2015BusinessGovernmentSafetyTechnologyEquipmentAutonomous
Cass Freight Index Shows Decline in March Shipping Activity
The Cass Freight Index, a measure of shipping activity in trucking and other transportation modes, declined in March and expenditures also dipped, Cass Information Systems said.
April 15, 2015BusinessTechnology
Video: Interview With TIA's Bob Voltmann
Bob Voltmann, president of the Transportation Intermediaries Association, talks with TT about how industry consolidation may change the way logistics services are provided to shippers.
April 14, 2015BusinessTechnology
Video: Interview With Brad Jacobs of XPO Logistics
XPO Logistics CEO Brad Jacobs talks with Transport Topics' Dan Bearth on why he expects to see more outsourcing of transportation services by shippers.
April 14, 2015BusinessTechnology
GE to Sell GE Capital Assets
General Electric Co. said it will sell most of its GE Capital assets in the next two years and focus on its traditional industrial and manufacturing businesses.
April 13, 2015