Transport Topics is set to unveil a new addition to its Top 100/Top 50 franchise on Sept. 21: The Top 50 Global Freight Carriers. We previewed that list in a LiveOnWeb program with special guests Sept. 16; watch the replay.
September 17, 2015Business, Technology, Equipment
Help, Drivewyze Add Electronic Prescreening Sites
Heavy-duty truck electronic prescreening and clearance networks Help Inc., which relies on transponders, and Drivewyze Inc., which uses mobile devices, announced additional sites across the country.
September 22, 2015Business, Technology
Replay: LiveOnWeb on Top 50 Global Freight Carriers
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment
ELD Final Rule Delayed Another Month, FMCSA Says
The long-awaited final rule mandating the use of electronic logging devices has been delayed another month, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration said Sept. 16.
September 16, 2015Business, Technology
GE Capital Transportation Finance Business Sold to BMO Financial Group
GE Capital Corp. has agreed to sell its transportation finance business in the United States and Canada valued at $8.7 billion to BMO Financial Group and its Chicago-based subsidiary BMO Harris Bank. The price was not disclosed.
September 11, 2015Business, Safety, Government, Technology, Equipment
TT Archives: CF Closes Its Doors
The shutdown of Consolidated Freightways on Labor Day in 2002 shocked the industry and, temporarily at least, boosted the fortunes of less-than-truckload freight rivals Arkansas Best Freight System, Yellow Transportation and Roadway Express.
September 7, 2015Business, Government, Safety, Technology, Equipment
California Ports Users Question New Appointment System
Truckers and shippers welcomed the concept — but worried about the implementation — of a new appointment system for in-terminal container pickups at 10 terminals in the largest U.S. port complex.
September 7, 2015Business, Technology
The LTL Freight Management Evolution: Live Connections Change Everything
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September 3, 2015Business, Technology
Omnitracs Offers Professional Services Suite
Omnitracs said it is offering a compilation of tools, resources and services designed to help fleet customers make fuller use of its technology products.
September 3, 2015Business, Technology
Element Completes Purchase of US Operations of GE Capital Fleet Services
Element Financial Corp. announced that it has completed the purchase of GE Capital’s fleet-management business in the United States and expects to close the purchase of similar operations in Mexico, Australia and New Zealand on Sept. 30.
September 1, 2015Business, Technology
PeopleNet Developing New Private-Fleet Platform After Cadec Acquisition
PHOENIX — PeopleNet is developing a new platform tailored to private and food-service fleets, combining its latest technology with the sector-specific expertise it gained through its acquisition of Cadec Global Inc. in May.
August 31, 2015