Mobile and IT GI Partners to buy Orbcomm April 8, 2021 Orbcomm has been acquired by GI Partners, a U.S. company that invests in data infrastructure businesses, for US$1.1 billion. The electronic logging device (ELD) manufacturer says the acquisition will afford…
Equipment Isaac looks to expand in U.S. market February 15, 2021 Isaac Instruments has added three transportation veterans to its board of directors, while eyeing growth in the U.S. market with the opening of a Cleveland, Ohio, office. The company says…
Mobile and IT DTNA using augmented reality to collaborate with technicians February 4, 2021 Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has successfully piloted Microsoft’s HoloLens augmented reality technology as a way to collaborate with dealers and customers. “The global pandemic has had an impact on…
Equipment Mack, Volvo launch new online parts platform January 25, 2021 Volvo and Mack have launched a new e-commerce parts platform, to improve the speed and efficiency of online parts order fulfillment. PartsASIST, offered by both brands, allows customers to register…
Equipment Decisiv integrates SRM with Navistar dealer network January 6, 2021 GLEN ALLEN, Va. – Decisiv has integrated its service relationship management (SRM) platform with Navistar, allowing more than 30,000 fleet users of SRM to connect with International dealers across North…
Mobile and IT Rand McNally’s DriverConnect back in service November 30, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – Rand McNally says its DriverConnect ELD platform, which suffered a cyberattack taking it offline last week, has been restored. It was returned to service in the earl…
Mobile and IT Drivewyze taps Vigillo founder Steve Bryan November 20, 2020 DALLAS, Texas – Drivewyze has named Vigillo founder Steve Bryan as its new senior advisor, safety. Bryan will help the company expand its safety products and services, the company announced.
Mobile and IT Daimler establishes new global connectivity group November 12, 2020 PORTLAND, Ore. – Daimler Trucks AG has launched a global connectivity services group (CSG) to develop new vehicle connectivity solutions and digital services for customers around the world. It will…
Paid Health & Safety New mobile app helps workers and employers access WorkSafeBC’s COVID-19 resources on the go November 9, 2020 Like many other essential services, trucking companies had to act quickly to protect their workers, do their part to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, and continue to…
Equipment Navistar integrates five more telematics platforms September 24, 2020 LISLE, Ill. – Navistar International has added five more telematics platforms to its factory-installed hardware, through a program it has dubbed Gateway Integrations. Navistar’s own telematics hardware serves as a…
Business Management 11 things we learned about Canada’s private truck fleets September 9, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – Canada’s private fleets have offered a window into their operations through the Private Motor Truck Council of Canada’s (PMTC) 2020 benchmarking survey. Here are 11 things that…
Equipment Volvo, Mack to work with Samsara September 8, 2020 GREENSBORO, N.C. – Volvo and Mack have agreed to work with Samsara to develop an integrated telematics service, which will include compliance services, cameras, trailer sensors, safety and maintenance services.
Business Management Making the case for ELDs September 2, 2020 I consider myself to be one of the most fortunate people in the trucking industry. I’ve been hooked on computers since I took a Grade 12 computer programming class. I…
Mobile and IT Locomation runs successful autonomous trucking pilot August 13, 2020 PORTLAND, Ore. – Locomation has revealed it has successfully completed its first on-road pilot program with Wilson Logistics to demonstrate its autonomous trucking technology. The Autonomous Relay Convoy (ARC) ran…
Business Management Connectivity key to providing more intelligent business insights: Michelin August 12, 2020 GREENVILLE, S.C. – Michelin senior vice-president of services and solutions Ralph Dimenna gave a keynote presentation at the virtual Internet of Things World conference Aug. 11, outlining how connectivity is…