Carrier Transicold highlights telematics solution, Vector TRU
Carrier Transicold highlighted its telematics solution and Vector thin-profile refrigeration units. The telematics solution is supported by Carrier Transicold’s monitor and enhanced control two-way data plan. Beyond maintaining perishable cargo temperatures per customer specifications, customers can use the Carrier Transicold telematics solution to: Run pre-trip inspections remotely and verify that fuel tanks are topped off so
Carrier Logistics rolls out yard management system
Carrier Logistics Inc. (CLI), providers of freight management software for less-than-truckload (LTL) fleets, recently announced the CLI Yard Management System, a trailer inventory system designed to improve efficiency in operations for asset-based LTL trucking companies. With the CLI Yard Management System, LTL carriers can manage the yard operations at their terminals, dispatch trailer switches to
Survey says: Carriers remain optimistic about demand despite obstacles
Carriers are optimistic about growth in volume and rates this year, despite rising fuel and equipment costs that are squeezing profitability, according to the latest Bloomberg | Truckstop.com survey, which polled owner-operators and small fleets. The Bloomberg | Truckstop.com 1Q22 Truckload Survey shows: Owner-operators remain optimistic about demand: About 72% of respondents expect load growth over the
Carrier Transicold highlights Electric eCool Series for sustainable refrigeration transport
Carrier Transicold showcased a range of electric transport refrigeration and cooling products as part of the eCool series, which help lower emissions for customers across the cold chain, the company said during a press conference at ACT Expo, held in Long Beach, Calif. The eCool family, which includes sustainable solutions for heavy-duty tractors and trailers,
Truckstop Go mobile app aims to help carriers mobilize their business
Truckstop Go, a next-generation mobile app from Truckstop.com, find loads in real time, book loads instantly, locate competitive rates and get paid quickly, all through a mobile app. New Truckstop Go features will include: Live Loads – get notified in real time when a new load matching search criteria is posted. Book it Now –
CarriersEdge adds truck dashcam event integration system
CarriersEdge unveiled its new dashcam integration system that allows carriers to automatically assign and track required training based on dashcam captured events and behaviors. Designed as an open system, the functionality will work with camera systems from multiple leading providers. The dashcam integration system enables carriers to create and assign personalized programs for each driver. Using a drop-down
ConMet eMobility, Carrier Transicold, Sysco Corp. deliver zero-emission refrigerated trailer technology
ConMet eMobility, Carrier Transicold and Sysco Corp., a leader in foodservice distribution, have entered into an agreement to supply Sysco with new zero-emission refrigeration systems as part of a commercial evaluation program. The new system combines the ConMet PreSet Plus eHub with Carrier’s Vector refrigeration unit to provide fleets a zero-emission solution for commercial trailers. Regenerative
New ATRI research evaluates motor carrier responses to rising insurance costs
The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) released a new report analyzing trucking industry impacts from the rising costs of insurance. This analysis, a top priority of ATRI’s Research Advisory Committee, utilized detailed financial and insurance data from dozens of motor carriers and commercial insurers. The report assesses immediate and longer-term impacts that rising insurance costs have on
Carrier Transicold improves refrigerated fleet operations
Carrier Transicold is now making telematics a standard feature on its most popular trailer refrigeration units. Carrier Transicold is a part of Carrier Global Corporation. The innovative web-based interface of the telematics solution provides continuous visibility of cold chain assets via a centralized data stream that shows trailer temperatures, location and movement. The platform can
Carrier Transicold makes telematics standard on TRUs
Carrier Transicold is now making telematics a standard feature on its most popular trailer refrigeration units. The web-based interface of the telematics solution provides continuous visibility of cold chain assets via a centralized data stream that shows trailer temperatures, location and movement. The platform can also enable remote control of refrigeration unit settings. Connected fleets
