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TMW unveils two new cloud-based solutions

One integrates mobile devices; the other streamlines bid management processes for brokers, motor carriers, and 3PLs.

TMW Systems rolled out two new cloud-based solutions this week at its user conference in Nashville – the first an integration platform tool for mobile communication devices and the second dubbed “Engage.Bid” to streamline the bid management process for brokers, motor carriers and third party logistics (3PLs) providers alike.

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PeopleNet, J.B. Hunt extend partnership

Motor carrier contracts for two more years with PeopleNet, covering its fleet over 13,000 trucks.

PeopleNet and J.B. Hunt Transport Services recently locked in a two-year extension of their current partnership, which covers the motor carrier's fleet of over 13,000 trucks.

“We are looking forward to a continued relationship that will help us stay efficient and keep our drivers safe and compliant,” noted Tracy Black, J.B. Hunt's senior vice president of information systems, in a statement.

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Mobile Column Lift Designed for Flexibility

Stertil-Koni‘s ST 1064 is a high-performance, lower capacity hydraulic mobile column lift with a capacity of 14,000 pounds per column, or 56,000 pounds for a set of four.

Engineered to deliver a combination of flexibility, productivity and efficiency, the latest offering from Stertil-Koni was developed for commercial vehicle maintenance facilities of all types seeking a full-featured mobile column lifting system with slightly reduced lifting capacity.

Modeled after the ST 1075 the ST 1064 is available in three models:

Cables with three phase power (208/220/460V) connecting columns;Battery operated (2 12 volt batteries per column) with wires connecting columns; andTotally wireless (no cables or wires).

Each of the three models is equipped with the ebright Smart Control System, as standard. It uses a 7-inch color monitor to present all relevant operating information at a glance and features a touch pad to configure options such as language as well as an ID-Key to prevent unauthorized operation.

The Stertil-Koni ST 1064 features hydraulic technology and is manufactured with high-tensile Domex steel for maximum strength, delivers faster lifting and lowering and has a mechanical locking system for added safety that starts at just 18.25 inches above floor height and continues up the entire length of the lift.

The Stertil-Koni ST 1064 –FMA operates via a three phase 208-180 VAC or single phase 220 VAC; ST 1064-FBA is battery operated, and ST 1064-FWA is wireless.

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