Trimble Navigation Ltd. said it has acquired navigation technology company ALK Technologies. No terms were disclosed.
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Minn. DOT Testing Cameras to Monitor for Truck Parking Spots
The Minnesota Department of Transportation has said it will test using cameras to help truck drivers find available parking slots.
January 25, 2013
Justin Olsen, maintenance director at TCW, breaks down the hidden impact of poor trailer management on operations, compliance and safety.Â
ATA Adds Drivewyze PreClear to Its Featured Products List
American Trucking Associations said Wednesday it has added the electronic weigh station pre-clearance system, Drivewyze PreClear, to its group of featured products for the trucking industry.
January 23, 2013PennDOT Finds $50 Million in Savings Through Next Generation Initiative
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has identified more than $50 million in savings through its Next Generation initiative to modernize operations, Gov. Tom Corbett (R) said in a statement.
January 22, 2013Rules on Drug, Alcohol Clearinghouse, E-Logging Near Release, FMCSA Says
WASHINGTON — Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration officials said they are planning to release at least five new proposed or final rules in 2013, including a supplemental proposed electronic logging device rule and a proposed drug and alcohol clearinghouse rule by the end of March.
January 21, 2013Letters: EOBR ‘Opinion,’ CSA Scores, HOS Rules
Both ATA and TCA support mandating devices that simply record hours-of-service status, but they do not support requiring fleets to purchase multifunction fleet management systems, which typically cost far more.
January 11, 2013U.S. Rules Spur E-Log Use, According to Fleets, Vendors
Pressure from federal safety regulations and the latest transportation bill is pushing more carriers to make the switch from paper driver logs to electronic logging through in-cab systems, according to fleets and vendors.
January 14, 2013Illinois Cellphone Ban for Commercial Drivers Takes Effect
Commercial drivers in Illinois are banned from using hand held cellphones while driving, as of this month, the Illinois Department of Transportation said.
January 9, 2013Comdata Expands Cardless Payment Options
Comdata Corp. announced it expanded its cardless payment options with a new point-of-sale platform called Smart Solutions.
January 7, 2013Trimble Acquires ALK Technologies, Adding to Truck Software Holdings
Trimble Navigation Ltd. last week said it has purchased navigation software provider ALK Technologies Inc., continuing its aggressive expansion in the trucking technology field.
January 7, 2013