Blue Tree Systems capabilities now include all vehicle types
Blue Tree Systems recently announced its R:COM fleet management system is now available on all vehicle types, including pick-up trucks, cargo vans and passenger vehicles. The system offers advanced temperature, fuel and Hours-of-Service management, driver performance analysis, and in-cab communication, satellite navigation and vehicle tracking capabilities.
GDS Express installs Rand McNally TND 760 in all company trucks
Efter a year-long study of mobile fleet management systems, GDS Express is installing Rand McNally’s TND 760 in its more than 120 company trucks. GDS cited TND 760’s features, ease of use and affordability, as well as driver feedback, for the choice.
FTR reports increased Trucking Conditions Index
FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index for August, as reported in the October 2012 Trucking Update, rose 1.4 points from July to a reading of 5.8. The index has been in mildly positive territory since the economy weakened in early 2011.
‘Best solutions’
Best Cartage and its sister operations are using the right fleet management tools to provide effective solutions for customers.
Combating fuel costs
While keeping its trailers full, First Choice Transport is making effective choices for equipment and business solutions.
CSA: Compliance, safety and accountability
FMCSA’s program, which will likely improve highway safety, is here to stay, and vehicle maintenance plays an important role.
Class 8 net orders finish 2011 with a strong December
December Class 8 truck total net orders for all major North American OEMs reached the second highest level in three years, at 29,777 units. Class 8 orders for the final three months of 2011 annualize to 312,000 units.
Dan England elected 67th chairman of ATA
Dan England, chairman of C.R. England Inc., in Salt Lake City, was elected as the American Trucking Association’s 67th chairman. He takes over for Barbara Windsor, president and CEO of Hahn Transportation Inc., New Market, Md.
Fuel optimization software boosts the fleet bottom line
Fleet managers continuously look for ways to positively influence their companies’ bottom lines, and few decisions have more potential to help them succeed than the one to utilize technology to save fuel. Advances in hardware—new engine designs, improved aerodynamic devices, fuel-saving tires, idle limiting technology —have all proven themselves to save fuel and decrease exhaust
Lowering fleet costs and meeting CSA needs
Builders Transportation Co. is growing and providing exceptional customer service, cost effectively and efficiently.