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Swift Transportation Company Announces Results for First Quarter 2017

TomTom Announces Comprehensive ELD Soltuion

TomTom Telematics' Webfleet ELD Manager is an electronic logging solution designed to help fleets meet the FMCSA ELD mandate on hours of service.

Webfleet ELD Manager incorporates hardware and software components to help fleets comply with the FMCSA mandate. Key components include the TomTom Pro 8275M/8275M Truck, TomTom Link 530, and a dedicated application for HOS and driver vehicle inspection reports (DVIR) recording, powered by eFleetSuite from ISE.

The eFleetSuite solution captures all required information for the driver's log and automatically calculates a driver's time remaining based on daily and weekly limits. Back-office reporting allows fleet personnel to make proactive decisions to avoid HOS violations and streamline resources.

The TomTom Pro 8275M is a connected open platform driver terminal with readymade apps already available in the TomTom Telematics app center. It combines navigation and fleet technology in a 7-inch touchscreen device with lifetime maps and lifetime TomTom Traffic, truck-specific routing, rear camera support, and near field communications. Through TomTom Link 530, the TomTom Pro 8275M also connects to Webfleet for online fleet management.

Webfleet ELD Manager will be available in summer 2017. Existing TomTom Telematics customers will be able to purchase the service for $15.00 per vehicle per month. A subscription to TomTom Webfleet is required. Connectivity is not included.

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The Future of Tolling in America

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It's hard to listen to the news these days without hearing about the current state of the U.S. infrastructure. Nearly everyone agrees that the highways, roads, and bridges are in dire need of immediate attention.

According to the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)'s 2017 Infrastructure Report Card, “America's roads are crowded, frequently in poor condition, chronically underfunded, and becoming more dangerous. More than two out of every five miles of America's urban interstates are congested and traffic delays cost the country $160 billion in wasted time and fuel in 2014. One out of every five miles of highway pavement is in poor condition and our roads have a significant and increasing backlog of rehabilitation needs.”

In fact, U.S. roads rank #16 in terms of quality compared to roads in other nations. Conditions are so bad that the ASCE gave America's infrastructure a grade of D+.

According to the U.S. Department of Transportation's Beyond Traffic 2014: Trends and Choices, America's population will grow by 70 million by 2045. Over this same period, the U.S. economy is forecast to grow by 115% to $36.7 trillion, with freight volume growing by 29 billion tons – an increase of 45%.

While this growth is good news for the transportation industry, the not so good news is that by 2040 approximately 30,000 miles of the busiest highways in the country will be congested on a daily basis. What does this mean for our current highways, roads, and bridges, and how do we keep pace with this growth?

Recently, President Donald Trump maintained his pledge for $1 trillion in new infrastructure, although details of this plan have not yet been formulated. Trump indicated that private-sector investment will help minimize public costs, very likely resulting in a mix of funding types, both private and public, to pay for much-needed repairs ...Read the rest of this story

The Klein Law Firm Announces a Class Action Filed on Behalf of Celadon Group Inc. Shareholders and a Lead Plaintiff Deadline of June 19, 2017

Low-Profile Seats Designed for Medium-Duty Trucks

Commercial Vehicle Group is offering two low profile seat options for use in medium-duty vehicle applications.

The Captain Lo and Ensign Lo seats offer a lower seating position for certain vehicles that possess a non-flat floor under the seating area.

The Captain Lo offers a chugger isolator, air lumbar adjustment, and rear cushion tilt with a cushion extension. The Ensign Lo features a lo-profile seat cushion, air lumbar, and cushion extension. Fifteen-inch, dual-ratcheting armrests are also available as an option on each seat.

Optional on each lo-profile seat is the company's EZ-Aire suspension for medium-duty vehicles that do not have an onboard air compressor. For vehicles such as those with hydraulic brakes, air is added to the seat suspension via a hand-pump mounted to the door side of the seat. The EZ-Aire is an effective way to enjoy the benefits of an air suspension without having to wire in an air compressor to the vehicle.

Mounting brackets are available for popular medium-duty applications such as Freightliner's M2 and FLN as well as Ford's F-650 and F-750.

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Patriot Transportation Holding, Inc., Announces Release Date for Its 2017 Second Quarter Earnings and Details for the Earnings Conference Call