U.S. Xpress begins evaluation project to equip its fleet with KonaWare Transport eLog and eVIR for Hours of Service and Vehicle Inspection monitoring. U.S. Xpress Enterprises, Inc. is the fifth largest publicly owned truckload carrier in the United States. The Company provides dedicated, regional, and expedited team truckload services throughout North America, with regional capabilities in the West, Midwest, and Southeastern United States. KonaWare and U.S. Xpress recently entered into an evaluation agreement to implement the KonaWare Transport eLog and eVIR application. This solution provides complete electronic onboard hours of service and vehicle inspection records eliminating paper logs. Not only does this solution automate the logging process, eliminating the responsibility of the driver, but has shown to reduce out-of-service fines and audits and provide real-time visibility into drivers' activities. To learn more about U.S. Xpress visit the company website.

KonaWare Automates Operations at QualServ with KonaWare Technology in the Warehouse. QualServ, a leading manufacturer of kitchen fixtures, signed an agreement with KonaWare to wirelessly automate their warehouses. The solution will leverage KonaWare Technology and incorporate the WMS-Lite solution. To learn more contact us.

Webinar, Thursday, April 12, 2007 - Proposed Electronic On-Board Recorder (EOBR) Rule: How Will it Impact Your Fleet?  A panel of experts discuss where the EOBR rule stands, what the technology requirements are, and how it will impact your business. Also covered will be a discussion on technologies that are key enablers and how this ruling will lead to increased efficiency and visibility throughout your fleet operations. Click here for more event information and to register.
 

 

KonaWare at State Transportation Association Meetings. KonaWare recently presented at two Transportation Association Council Meetings in March: the Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association on March 15th, and the Kansas Motor Carriers Association on March 20th. KonaWare presented the advantages of its eLOG solution for productivity and compliance with EOBR rules. Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association website. Kansas Motor Carriers Association website.

Recorded Engine Data Can Help Defend Claims. Lawyers, Safety Director Outline System’ Use at ABA Meeting. Sophisticated recording devices built into modern trucks and diesel engines can generate information that plaintiff’s attorneys can use to force fleets and their insurance companies to pay massive settlement claims.

However, lawyers and safety experts here said the data also can exonerate drivers and carriers when they are innocent. Read more...