BigRoad, Sylectus announce HOS compliance integration
BigRoad, a provider of fleet applications for trucking and motorcoach, and Sylectus, a business unit of Omnitracs Canada Inc., announced a joint commitment to help fleets and drivers improve hours-of-service (HOS) compliance, unveiling a new integration between BigRoad’s smartphone-based HOS logging solution and the Sylectus transportation management system (TMS). The integration will allow drivers to use BigRoad’s electronic
Chevin Fleet Solutions software fully supports personal devices
Chevin Fleet Solutions reports that due to the rise of individuals using their own personal devices to access its software, the company has invested in ways to meet the needs of those devices. “In the corporate world, many of our client’s user are accessing the company’s software on Windows XP desktops that date back more than a
XRS debuts trip management, IFTA enhancements
XRS Corp., provider of mobile trucking intelligence solutions, has announced its latest software release. The new features and enhancements include the debut of XRS Trip Management, automated IFTA filing, upgrades to FLX Forms editing and overall system performance – each designed to help fleets and drivers execute their daily operations more efficiently and effectively. The
PressurePro, Shaw Tracking announce partnership
Advantage PressurePro, providers of tire performance management solutions and TPMS technologies, and fleet management solutions provider Shaw Tracking, have announced a strategic partnership formed to provide customers with real time, fully integrated vehicle performance information. The announced partnership enables PressurePro’s advanced TPMS solutions to be offered across all of Shaw Tracking’s in-cab mobile computing platforms
Cummins announces Steve Charlton’s retirement
Cummins Inc. announced that Steve Charlton, vice president and chief technical officer – engine business, plans to retire from Cummins effective July 1. The company also announced that Jennifer Rumsey has been named Vice President, Engineering for the Engine Business, succeeding Steve Charlton. “In his more than 20 years with the company, Steve has provided
Meritor appoints new North America aftermarket field sales lead
Meritor Inc. appointed Mark Evans to senior director, field sales, aftermarket, North America for Meritor. Evans is responsible for the strategic management and growth of service parts sales and training as well as ensuring customer satisfaction across key distribution channels—independent warehouse distributors, OEM dealers and fleets—in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, said the company. Evans
Quarles, U.S. Bank gives access to Voyager Network fleet partners
U.S. Bank and commercial fuel station operator Quarles Petroleum have reached an agreement that gives holders of the U.S. Bank Voyager Fleet Card, or any of the bank’s Voyager Network fleet partners, access to 125 Quarles unattended card-lock stations in Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland, North Carolina, Delaware and West Virginia. “Quarles provides our Voyager Network cardholders
Aljex integrates with CRS Plus
Aljex Software announced that its cloud-based transportation management software is now integrated with CRS Plus, carrier qualification and onboarding from Registry Monitoring Insurance Services (RMIS). RMIS provides insurance products and legal document monitoring for hundreds of clients across the U.S. and Canada. Aljex is a provider of cloud-based operational software for brokers, carriers, 3PLs, and other
NAFA urges continued funding for DERA
On June 11, NAFA Fleet Management Association Chief Executive Officer, Phillip Russo, CAE, reached out to leaders in Washington urging continued funding for the Diesel Emission Reduction Act (DERA). “Millions of older diesel engines are still in use by fleets. Thankfully, emissions from these older engines may be controlled with the use of modern, American-made
Kinedyne adds to its Canadian sales roster
Kinedyne, manufacturer and distributor of cargo securement products for more than 45 years, welcomes two new members to its sales team in support of the growing demand of the Canadian market. Joining Jeff Stevens, Account Executive for Midwest Canada, will be Kenny Newman and Craig Schoonmaker. Kenny Newman is the new Eastern Canada Account Executive for Kinedyne
Mack Trucks details plant investments to further improve quality, lead-time for customers
Mack Trucks announced a $26 million upgrade of the Macungie Cab and Vehicle Assembly facility in Macungie, Pa., that will significantly improve the plant’s efficiency and help it deliver even higher quality trucks to Mack customers. The investment includes a comprehensive realignment of sub-assembly and material handling to more efficiently support the main vehicle assembly lines.
Accellos releases Microsoft Dynamics AX compatible with AX 2012 R3
Accellos announced that its EDI solution for Microsoft Dynamics AX is now compatible with AX 2012 R3. Accellos is a Gold Certified Microsoft Partner and an active member of the Dynamics AX Council. The company’s EDI Solutions Group works closely with the Microsoft Dynamics AX product team to remain in step with Dynamics AX product