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C.H. Robinson Worldwide and Pilot Flying J said they have unveiled new phone apps to aid truck drivers.

Onboard computers, which many drivers and fleet managers greeted with much skepticism when they were introduced, have become a popular in-cab device, according to  several users.

Quadrant Software on Monday announced a partnership with document imaging company Real Vision Software to reduce invoicing time for transportation and distribution companies.

Cummins Emission Solutions, a division of Cummins Inc., said it was in the advanced development stages of a new urea dosing system for the selective catalytic reduction systems used on most new heavy truck engines.

Xata Corp. reported a fiscal fourth quarter loss of $1.6 million, or 15 cents per share, compared to a profit of $100,000, or breakeven per share, a year ago.

Qualcomm Inc. said its fiscal fourth-quarter net income rose 22% to $1.06 billion, or 62 cents per share, from $865 million, or 53 cents, a year ago.

MOUNT VERNON, Wash. — Truck research conducted here has helped boost Kenworth Truck Co. sales by more than 90% this year, and ongoing demonstrations for fleets could maintain the trend into next year, the company’s general manager said of activities at the Paccar Technical Center.

UPS Freight last week unveiled new less-than-truckload pickup features for shippers and their customers that are meant to enhance service.

A recently launched website, the Transportation Environmental Resource Center, aims to provide a wide range of information on environmental regulations for trucking companies.