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Feedback

Truckers weigh in on drafting to save fuel, cell phone use, electronic devices and more.

Exercise offers plenty of rewards

November 1, 2011

Sometimes while waiting to get loaded I slip on the running shoes and search for a shortcut.

Illinois to post timely truck route data

September 8, 2011

The law requires local jurisdictions to provide the most up-to-date truck route information.

Rand McNally announces contest winner, map upgrade program

August 26, 2011

GPS manufacturer Rand McNally named Edward Crumer, an owner-operator for Allied Van Lines, as its 2011 Navigator of the Year and recipient of $25,000, the company announced Friday. The company says Crumer was selected because of his hauls -- he carries belongings to families of fallen ...

Smart Driving

Truckers use intuition, methodical practice to confront or avoid close spaces.

DeFazio criticizes cross-border proposal

April 18, 2011

Congressman said Mexico’s safety standards do not equal those of the U.S. and Mexican carriers operating beyond the border zone will hurt jobs.

FMCSA unveils cross-border trucking plan

April 9, 2011

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has announced proposal details of cross-border trucking project with Mexico, which will require fewer participants and equip participating Mexican trucks with GPS or electronic on-board recorders. The FMCSA’s April 8 plan for a cross-border trucking project with Mexico otherwise contained ...

PRO Navigation System

March 31, 2011

The 5550 PRO Navigation System has a 5-in. LCD screen. It features Junction View with Lane Assist, state mileage log, hours-of-service Log and last-mile routing for road coverage on secondary highways. The Quick-Tabs feature includes navigational details such as the distances to weigh stations, travel ...

GPS traffic feature

March 30, 2011

IntelliRoute TND line of over-the-road GPS units offers past and real-time traffic views.

Foodspotting mobile app

March 15, 2011

Foodspotting, a website and a mobile app for the iPhone and Droid, is a visual guide to help you decide what to eat, not just where, by allowing you to find whatever you’re craving and discover the best foods around you wherever you travel. Using ...

U.S. will pay for EOBR on Mexican trucks

March 10, 2011

The EOBR with GPS will aid in monitoring Mexican carriers, but the agency must consistently monitor these EOBR devices.

Fuel site locator mobile app

March 7, 2011

The fuel site locator application for smart phones allows customers to locate the type of fuel they need at the lowest fuel price. Customers set their location and search radius and fuel type, and the app will list fuel sites with the lowest fuel price ...

Garmin GPS

February 16, 2011

The dezl, an over-the-road trucking-specific navigation unit, has a built-in loudspeaker, five-in. display screen, trucking-related points of interest and customizable points-of-interest ratings. The unit comes with a built-in National Truck and Trailer Services Breakdown Directory with more than 30,000 repair and towing services. It can ...

Editor’s Journal

After a decade of uncertainty, some stability would be a nice change.

Toughbook handheld computer

October 1, 2010

The Toughbook U1 Ultra is a portable handheld device that is tested to withstand collisions and operates on a full Windows system.

Rand McNally launches next generation IntelliRoute

August 31, 2010

A software update for the IntelliRoute TND trucker-specific GPS navigation unit will be made available to current and new users Sept. 17.

Rand McNally unveils Intelliroute TND 700

March 25, 2010

Rand McNally has launched the IntelliRoute TND 700, a new truck GPS device with a 7-inch state-of-the-art high-definition screen and enhanced software features.