MacroPoint receives patent for its freight tracking technology

MacroPoint receives patent for its freight tracking technology

MacroPoint

MacroPoint has been issued a patent covering its tracking technology and freight visibility platform. U.S. Patent No. 9,607,283 B1 for “Machine or Group of Machines for Monitoring Location of a Vehicle or Freight Carried by a Vehicle” was issued to MacroPoint by the Patent and Trademark Office on March 28.

“Obtaining an additional patent for MacroPoint’s real-time tracking technology further validates our position as the leading visibility platform in the industry,” said Bennett Adelson, chief executive officer of MacroPoint. “We take pride in our efforts to continuously innovate freight tracking technology and to provide our customers with the best real-time visibility available.”

You May Also Like

ServiceTitan, Thumbtack integrate job management tech

The companies say this will let local service businesses manage booking requests and cut down on time toggling between platforms.

ServiceTitan-Thumbtack-logo-name-combo

Software platform ServiceTitan announced a partnership with Thumbtack, saying that the integration will help service businesses manage their calendar and booking requests all in one place, allowing them to spend less time toggling between platforms. This integration is now available to all who use both ServiceTitan and Thumbtack.

TechCelerate Now awarded phase 2 contract

The program aims to reduce accidents by speeding up the trucking industry’s adoption of ADAS systems.

TechCelerate-Now-FMCSA-US-DOT
Bosch introduces RevX dispatcher optimization tool

Aiming to reduce the number of empty miles driven, Bosh says RevX enables fleets to maximize revenue by efficiently booking optimal loads.

Bosch-RevX-dispatcher
BeyondTrucks, Samsara announce free integration

The companies say customers can have their real-time data connected within a few clicks at no cost.

BeyondTrucks-Samsara-IntegrationCOMBO
Continental’s ContiConnect Lite to allow digital tire management for OTR tires

Continental said ContiConnect Lite helps fleet managers monitor the condition of their tires via bluetooth.

ContiConnect-Continental-OTR-Tires

Other Posts

Ten5 introduces hands-free voice assistant

The company says the technology will help decrease both distracted and dangerous driving, while giving fleet managers to communicate faster.

Ten5-driver-voice-assistant
Isaac Instruments celebrates 25 years

While marking a quarter-century in business, ISAAC instruments is also celebrating 10 years exclusively focused on helping fleets succeed.

logo-ISAAC-25-years
Merchants Fleet hires AI expert Suzannah Hicks

Merchants Fleet says Hicks will work to implement AI-driven solutions to optimize operations, enhance efficiency and drive cost savings for the company and clients.

Merchants-Fleet-hires-AI-expert-Suzannah-Hicks
Noregon adds Fault Guidance, bi-directional testing to JPRO

The new JPRO update also includes an optional Technician as a Service (TaaS) add-on.

Noregon-JPRO-update