Fleet News Daily, the fastest growing, online publication exclusively dedicated to fleets, transportation agencies and related equipment 24/7 has announced that Kyle Feldman has joined the company as Manager of Content, SEO and Video Production. In his new post, Feldman brings a strong track record in digital ad design, animation, product marketing and video production. […]
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company, working as the lead entity in a public-private sector consortium, announced the completion of a five-year, $6.9 million Biomass Research and Development Initiative (BRDI) grant: Producing and road testing concept passenger tires where natural and synthetic rubber is replaced with guayule rubber. Remarkably, the Guayule tires, which are produced from […]
VisTracks, a provider of of FMCSA-certified Hours of Service (HOS), DVIR, and IFTA applications, has announced support for ELD hardware provider Pacific Track’s ELD device. This support is in addition to several other devices currently support by VisTracks. The addition of Pacific Track allows VisTracks’ resellers to obtain a high quality ELD product for their […]
FourKites, a company providing real-time tracking across transportation modes and digital platforms, has announced a partnership with 3GTMS, a leading provider of Tier 1 transportation management software (TMS). The goal is to to enhance processes for third-party logistics (3PLs) providers and shippers by incorporating FourKites’ freight visibility platform with 3GTMS’software into a unified offering. Here […]
Solar and other green technologies are increasingly important energy sources in the heavy-duty trucking industry. With the latest advances, fleets can now take advantage of solar equipment to charge batteries in both trucks and trailers. These solar solutions are particularly useful during long summer days. By working closely with clients and trucking industry leaders, Purkeys […]
This is for real: a Wisconsin-based company, Three Square Market, has offered its employees to have a tiny microchip implanted into their hands. It’s actually a small radio-frequency identification (RFID) chip. Cost:$300. So what does it do? It allows employees to open doors, log in to computers and even buy snacks and lunch. How convenient. […]
Together for Safer Roads (TSR), a coalition of global private sector companies, announced that David Braunstein will join TSR as presiden. Braunstein is a seasoned business leader with deep global and emerging technologies experience within the private sector. Braunstein brings more than 20 years of corporate experience to TSR. Previously, he served as industry innovation […]
Heavy duty vehicle lift leader Stertil-Koni has announced that the latest episode of its popular, customer-focused “We Care” video series incorporates advanced cinematography and editing technology to dramatically showcase a new, state-of-the-art maintenance facility located in Plainfield, New Jersey that utilizes the company’s award-winning vehicle lifting systems. In the latest installment of “We Care,” the […]
New legislation introduced by primary sponsor Senator Roy Blunt (R-MO) that would weaken federal fuel economy standards is opposed by a majority of Missouri and Michigan residents according to the National Resources Defense Counsel. The group issued a statement by Rhea Suh, president of the Natural Resources Defense Council, which states: “This bill is another […]
TrueCar, Inc. (NASDAQ:TRUE) has announced a new partnership with eBay Motors to provide a new car buying service for eBay’s shoppers. The program, powered by TrueCar, gives eBay shoppers pricing information from TrueCar Dealers for new cars and enables eBay shoppers to engage with TrueCar Certified Dealers for the purchase of a new vehicle. “Together […]
