Warnings About Fugitives Posted Throughout The Mid-South
The effort to locate two Louisiana prison escapees steps up in the Mid-South. Law enforcement is hitting-up truck stops and rest stops across the area.
inthinc Launches Web-Based Driver Scorecard
Telematics provider inthinc Technology Solutions Inc. said it launched a Web-based portal for its driver performance-rating product.
Ford Wants You to Know: They’re Not Back-tracking on EVs
A few days ago, I posted an article about some comments Bill Ford made at the ECO:nomics conference in California. Comments which, by some accounts, seemed to imply that Ford was pessimistic about the future of electric cars in the US. A few days …
ZoomSafer Raises More Private Capital
ZoomSafer, a Reston, Va., company that makes software to prevent mobile-phone use by drivers behind the wheel, said it raised $1.1 million from White Birch Capital and SugarOak Holdings.
Mobile communications
Enhancements were made to its TruckPC mobile communication system, a fully compliant electronic on-board recorder.
FMCSA asks for more CSA funds
The agency wants $78 million for CSA in fiscal 2012, much of that for 696 positions, 98 of which are new jobs to fully implement CSA.
Kirby inks $335M deal to acquire K-Sea Transportation
Kirby Corp. has signed an agreement to acquire K-Sea Transportation Partners LP in a cash and stock deal valued at $335 million.
Mobile computing system
ALK Technologies’ CoPilot Truck on-board GPS navigation solution will be the standard navigation application.
Hino’s new Classes 4 and 5 cabovers make big splash at Work Truck Show
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Hino’s new cabover Classes 4-5 models 155 and 195 – and hybrid-electric versions of the same – were introduced amid much fanfare at the recent Work Truck Show. [Full Story]
Tempcover Release iPhone App For Truckers
Leading Temporary Auto Insurance Company launches iPhone Application Aimed At Truckers And Van Drivers March 14, 2011 Tempcover, the auto insurance company specialising in temporary and short term van insurance, has announced the release an iPhone app …