New map overlays to help guide your route more efficiently

PRINCETON, N.J. – ALK Maps today (Nov. 30) released new map overlays that the company says will provide superior route planning and data insight for increased operational efficiency on its…

PeopleNet-McLeod LoadMaster integration aims to solve complexities of LTL sector

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. and MINNEAPOLIS -- PeopleNet today announced an integration with McLeod Software’s LoadMaster LTL to better address the complexities of the companies’ less-than-truckload customers.

New software capabilities make McLeod solutions available to Canadian carriers, logistics suppliers

BIRMINGHAM, AL  -- The release of LoadMaster, PowerBroker, and LoadMaster LTL version 11.2, will provide Canadian customers with new functionality and business process automation, says McLeod Software.

Is technology the answer to reducing crashes?

The technology revolution is well upon us. Almost daily, risk managers are bombarded with new technology-based products, services, and concepts targeting truck design, improved fuel efficiency, and overall system efficiency.

TransCore services to integrate PC*Miler’s mileage, routing solutions

PORTLAND, Ore. -- TransCore’s DAT load boards, Truckload Rate Index, and other services will now incorporate PC*Miler by ALK Technologies as the primary mileage, routing and mapping solution. The integrated product is already available to...

PeopleNet introduces management app for iPad, iPhone and Android devices

BOCA RATON, Fla., -- PeopleNethas introduced a management app that provides critical event alerts to smart devices within seconds based on data from multiple sources. 

Xata names new chief technology officer

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. -- Xata Corp. has named Odell Tuttle its chief technology officer.

The View with Lou (November 01, 2010)

In preparing to host a workshop on logistics technology on behalf of the Ontario-Quebec Contin-ental Gateway recently, I spent some time thinking of what we have come to expect from our transport-atio...