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Aljex launches intermodal management system

Vision Intermodal, a new rail intermodal management system, is now available from Aljex Software, the provider of Aljex Vision hosted software applications for brokers, 3PLs and transportation providers.

Vigillo expands IQLab

Ongoing growth is leading to a more than 25% increase in the data analytics, engineering and customer support staff at Vigillo LLC. Created in 2011 to meet demand for custom data analytics, IQLab provides a wide array of custom reports, data analysis and research.

Arsenault launches Fleet Photo Contest

The seventh annual photo contest for the 2014 Dossier Fleet Maintenance Software Calendar from Arsenault Associates is now open to the more than 4,000 fleets that use Dossier. Entries must be received by midnight on April 26, 2013.

Kenworth and PACCAR Financial offer extended engine warranty

New Kenworth T680 models equipped with PACCAR MX-13 engines that are financed through PACCAR Financial qualify for an extended three-year/400,000-mile comprehensive and aftertreatment warranty.

Parts aftermarket indicator unchanged

The Commercial Motor Vehicle Consulting CV Parts Aftermarket Leading Indicator decreased slightly in January 2013 from December 2012. It has been trending downward since August 2012, implying fleet business conditions have been softening, but appears to be stabilizing.

Rand McNally integrates with BOLT Dispatch Software

BOLT Dispatch Software, an internet-based dispatch and fleet management solution, is now integrated with Rand McNally TND 760 and TPC 7600 mobile fleet management technologies.

2013 Thomas Built Institute dates announced

Thomas Built Buses is offering the Thomas Built Institute to enhance bus technician skills and complement school bus maintenance programs.

Rush reports results

In 2012, Rush’s Class 8 retail sales increased by 10% over 2011, and accounted for 5.0% of the total U.S. Class 8 retail truck sales market. U.S. Class 4-7 medium-duty truck sales by the dealership were up 30% last year, and accounted for 4.3% of the U.S. Class 4-7 market.

Carrier Transicold facility reaches safety milestone

At its Athens, Ga. plant, Carrier Transicold recently celebrated a safety milestone by surpassing 5 million hours without a lost-time injury. The company has recorded zero lost-time injuries at the facility since October 2006.

City of Hoboken implements Dossier

The City of Hoboken, N.J., has selected Dossier software from Arsenault Associates to manage its fleet of public works, police and fire department vehicles. Hoboken’s departments operate a fleet of more than 150 vehicles, including police cars, fire trucks, public works equipment, and three small buses.

Meritor unveils next generation e-commerce system

Meritorpartsonline.com, a new electronic catalog and parts ordering system from Meritor, is designed to assist fleet parts managers, OEM dealers, warehouse distributors and truck operators in the U.S., Canada and South America. The new online solution replaces the company’s previous e-commerce system, xpresswayplus.com.

Noregon Systems releases fleet service kits

A supplier of PC based diagnostic and repair solutions to the commercial vehicle industry, Noregon Systems has unveiled JPRO Tablet Fleet Service Kits designed for service writer and mobile repair applications.