Posts Tagged “drivers”
Darrell L. Ruban, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Field Administrator, declared a regional emergency as of 10 a.m. EDT, May 21, 2013, for the state of Oklahoma following the May 20 tornado that cut a wide swath of destruction through the town of Moore and surrounding areas.
The declaration provides broad regulatory exemptions to CFR Parts 390-399 for truck carriers and operators providing emergency relief materials and services to Oklahoma customers. Drivers for motor carriers operating under the declaration must obtain and keep a copy of the declaration in their possession. Carriers, drivers and vehicles currently under an out-of-service order are not eligible for the exemption.
The declaration will be in effect “for the duration of the emergency or 15 days (June 5, 2013), whichever is less.”
In reply, refer to: MC-EFS-SV
Xata Corp.’s Xata Turnpike management software is now integrated with TMWSuite transportation management software from TMW Systems.
The Xata Turnpike and TMWSuite integration provides a cost-effective solution that combines the driver and fleet management tools, according to a news release.
“Our relationship with TMW Systems is very important, and we look forward to continue working with them across their various products serving the transportation industry to bring customers more cost-effective integrated solutions,” said Kirsten Lester, Xata senior integration program manager, in the release.
The Xata Turnpike and TMWSuite combines driver and fleet management tools to emphasize productivity.
TMWSuite can detect site arrival and departure events and update loads in dispatch without manual intervention, according to the release.
Xata Turnpike’s data also assists dispatchers with load planning by organizing driver availability based on available hours.