Telogis Launches iOS Apps, Partners with Element, Expands Hino Collaboration
Fleet telematics provider Telogis has unveiled a line of mobile applications for Apple devices, announced a partnership with Element Fleet Management and expanded its collaboration with Hino Trucks.
October 27, 2015Convoy Debuts, Aiming to Be the Uber of Trucks
Trucking isn't the first thing that comes to mind when considering industries ripe for disruption.
October 27, 2015Trimble Unveils Fleet Management Program for Oil, Gas Industry
Trimble has introduced a fleet management program for the oil and gas industry that includes the only off-road mapping service in the United States and Canada.
October 27, 2015BATIC Executive Director: ‘Congress Needs to Fund’ Infrastructure Projects
WASHINGTON — The executive director of a newly launched office at the U.S. Department of Transportation set up to help states finance infrastructure projects said Congress remains the main driver for advancing those projects.
October 27, 2015Roadrunner Earnings to Fall Short of Expectations
Roadrunner Transportation Systems said third-quarter earnings would be 14 cents to 17 cents per share, far below the 44 cents per share average estimate, citing a combination of one-time costs and a weaker-than-expected freight market.
October 27, 2015Wal-Mart Seeks to Test Drones for Home Delivery
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. applied to U.S. regulators for permission to test drones for home delivery, curbside pickup and checking warehouse inventories, a sign it plans to go head-to-head with Amazon in using drones to fill and deliver online orders.
October 27, 2015Orders for Business Equipment in US Unexpectedly Decline
Orders for business equipment unexpectedly declined in September as tepid global markets gave American companies little reason to expand.
October 27, 2015US Plans to Sell Down Strategic Oil Reserve to Raise Cash
The United States plans to sell millions of barrels of crude oil from its Strategic Petroleum Reserve from 2018 until 2025 under a budget deal reached Oct. 26 by the White House and top lawmakers from both parties.
October 27, 2015Consumer Confidence Falls in October to Three-Month Low
Consumer confidence fell in October to a three-month low as Americans became less upbeat about the labor market.
October 27, 2015Rep. Boustany: Finalizing Highway Bill ‘Difficult To Do Before Thanksgiving’
WASHINGTON — Presenting President Obama with a multiyear highway reauthorization bill before Thanksgiving — the goal outlined by transportation leaders on Capitol Hill — is too optimistic, a senior member of the Ways and Means Committee said Oct. 27.
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