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Aftermarket•by Staff•October 6, 2000

Software Creates Accurate Freight Rating System

FreitRater Client/Server software is designed for carriers that want a fast, accurate rating system that interfaces with other systems for freight billing, rate analysis and rate publishing. Introduced by Commercial Transportation Services, the software is said

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Aftermarket•by Staff•October 6, 2000

Software Builds Economical, Efficient Loads

Information Software has released ShipperPlus Version 6 for Windows, an update of its logistics package for order consolidation, rating, loadbuilding and analysis. Software features an intuitive graphical user interface that presents shipments, loads, orders and goods on

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Aftermarket•by Staff•October 6, 2000

Software Simplifies Fuel Tax Reporting

Qualcomm Inc. now offers OnTracs state mileage reporting software to determine miles driven by state, truck and fleet. Software combines with OmniTracs satellite positioning and ALK’s PC Miler routing database to determine accurate miles. System features built-in

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Aftermarket•by Staff•October 6, 2000

Groups Support New Emergency Number For Cellular Phone Users

A new public-private partnership between the federal government and the cellular phone industry will promote an emergency phone number — similar to 911 — for wireless phone users. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the Federal Communications

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Aftermarket•by Staff•October 6, 2000

HighwayMaster Unveils Portable Communications System

HighwayMaster Corp. has introduced a portable version of its model 5000 Series mobile communication unit and fleet management system. Unit provides the same capabilities as the permanently installed unit, but gives fleets and drivers complete mobility. Unit

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Aftermarket•by Staff•October 6, 2000

Will Computers Threaten Oil Companies?

One oil industry writer believes the real threat to oil companies is computer technology that allows workers to telecommute. “The electric car is here and it’s not from Detroit,” said Daniel Yergin, head of Cambridge Energy Research

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Drivers•by Staff•October 6, 2000

Van Line Uses The Net

Interstate Van Lines has launched shipment registration through the Internet. The service is designed to streamline the registration process and enable Interstate to track all bookings immediately. The company’s web site, located at http://www.interstatevanlines.com, also provides information

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Aftermarket•by Staff•October 6, 2000

Wireless System Collects Fleet Data

AT/Comm has introduced the RF Gateway fleet management system. The wireless communications system allows fleets to automatically transmit and receive critical data including trip logs, maintenance and service measurements and engine diagnostics. Features include automatic polling,

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Aftermarket•by Staff•October 6, 2000

Federal Express Installs OmniTracs

Federal Express Corp. has purchased OmniTracs mobile communications units from Qualcomm, Inc. to achieve greater equipment visibility and a higher level of service reliability. Memphis, TN-based Federal Express will also implement Qualcomm’s SensorTracs driver performance monitoring

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Drivers•by Staff•October 6, 2000

Consolidated Freightways Offers Internet Customer Service Guide

Consolidated Freightways offers its entire routing and service directory through the Internet. Located at http://www.cfwy.com, the guide gives customers access to the latest routing and service information, both domestically and internationally. The web site also offers a

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