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SkyBitz sees new fleet trends, unveils second satellite service

FMCSA launches Pre-Employment Screening Program web site
Agreements add SpeedGauge data to Xata, Teletrac solutions
Mobile solution takes GPS to the next level

LoadMaster IX adds Vital Signs

Online tool offers tire asset tracking
Free online rate calculator


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SkyBitz sees new fleet trends, unveils second satellite service
By Wendy Leavitt, director of editorial development
Trailer and asset tracking specialist SkyBitz sees tighter trailer to tractor ratios and several other new trends emerging as the trucking industry begins its slow exit from the recession, according to Craig Montgomery, sr vp, marketing and business development for the company.

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FMCSA launches Pre-Employment Screening Program web site
A new web site has launched with the latest information on the new Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) Pre-Employment Screening Program (PSP).

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Agreements add SpeedGauge data to Xata, Teletrac solutions
SpeedGauge, a GPS data provider for commercial vehicles, has reached agreement with Xata Corp. and TeleTrac to provide its speed tracking and analysis information.

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Mobile solution takes GPS to the next level
A new offering from DP&C Enterprises, a provider of supply chain solutions, offers vehicle monitoring and real-time notification alerts to cost-conscious fleets.

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Freymiller saves $Hundreds$ per Truck Each Month.

Using IDSC ExpertFuel, Freymiller was shocked to discover that they could save big over and above their negotiated fuel discounts and easily monitor driver compliance to offer better fuel-buying coaching. Now they see more than $200 per truck each month in ongoing fuel cost savings with IDSC ExpertFuel from TMW Systems. Visit www.tmwsystems.com/fuel_savings


Software
LoadMaster IX adds Vital Signs
Adding what it calls “Vital Signs,” McLeod Software has given its LoadMaster IX base software system more monitoring capabilities.

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Volvo's SCR Solution for 2010:

Learn about Volvo's exclusive 2010 solution that virtually eliminates the need for active regeneration while increasing fuel economy. Volvo accomplishes this by removing soot using only passive regeneration in nearly all applications. It's known as the "No Regen Engine." For more details visit www.volvoscr.com.


Online
Online tool offers tire asset tracking
Fleets looking to control tire and tire-related costs can now track their assets from cradle to grave with an offering from Tire Centers LLC (TCi).

Free online rate calculator
A free, online truckload rate calculator from FairTran is designed to help fleets identify what rates they should be charging for loads.


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