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NewsFebruary 25, 2013

Rand McNally Integrates with Bolt Dispatch Software

Rand McNally announced that Bolt Dispatch Software is the latest technology to be integrated with its TND 760 and TPC 7600 mobile fleet management solutions. Bolt provides an Internet-based dispatch and fleet management solution.

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Articlesby Jim BeachFebruary 11, 2013

Document Management on the Road

Although technology has been able to reduce the trucking industry's reliance on paper, it hasn't been able to completely cut it out. Paperwork still has to be signed and submitted before a carrier or driver can get paid.

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Articlesby Jim BeachNovember 30, 2012

Diagnostics on the Move: Telematics Help Fleets Stay Ahead in Maintenance

Technology in the shop is nothing new; in fact, it's absolutely necessary to diagnose, troubleshoot and repair today's trucks. But fleets are finding there are technologies they can use outside of the shop to monitor vehicle health and diagnose problems

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ArticlesNovember 5, 2012

Maverick Transportation Launches Video Production Department

Maverick Transportation has launched an in-house video production department as a part of its growing public relations and marketing efforts

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Articlesby Jim BeachNovember 2, 2012

5 things you should know about cloud computing

Cloud computing has been getting a lot of attention in the information technology space. Before you put your head in the cloud, though, there are some things you should understand about the concept of cloud computing

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ArticlesSeptember 28, 2012

You Can't Escape Technology: Take Advantage of It

Regulatory requirements governing fuel economy, emissions and safety have turned today's work trucks into rolling computers

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Articlesby Jim BeachSeptember 17, 2012

Save Fuel, Ease Stress with in-Cab Nav

In-cab navigation improves fleet efficiency and safety and can help cut driver stress. Reducing out-of-route miles alone may be enough to pay for some systems, according to industry experts

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ArticlesSeptember 10, 2012

Apps, tablets, smartphones: How the world of mobile technology is changing the industry as we know it

Today, with the tap of your finger on a tablet or smartphone, you can pull up your Netflix queue, locate the nearest restroom and even generate potential names for your rock band

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ArticlesSeptember 4, 2012

4 Ways Technology Can Improve Margins and Build a Leaner Operation

As the economy rises out of the recession and more goods must be transported domestically, many fleet operators will be hard-pressed to meet the coming demand -- but technology can help

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Articlesby Jim BeachJuly 23, 2012

Fleets Find Benefits in EOBRs

In the first year after adopting electronic logs, Cargo Transporters, Claremont, N.C., had not only reduced out-of-service violations related to hours of service, but it also had improved its CSA "Driver Fatigue" BASIC score and was able to cut its compliance staff by 50%

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