Semiconductor technology firm Qualcomm Inc. said it has sold its transportation and logistics business, Omnitracs, to Vista Equity Partners for $800 million. This includes the Commercial Motor Vehicle tracking or "telematics" systems.
The acquisition by Vista Equity Partners will include all Omnitracs operations in the United States, Canada and Latin America as well as
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SCHNEIDER SWITCHES TO EOBR’s
By Morgan Adams on
Posted in Hours of Service
Schneider has replaced 1/4 of its fleets’ computers to allow for EOBR’s and better navigation. The replacements began in October of 2009 and Schneider is reportedly installing Qualcomm MCP200 units. The units allow cellular, Wi-Fi, and Internet connections for the driver.
GPS Data Must be Kept by Trucking Companies for Six Months
By Morgan Adams on
Posted in Hours of Service, Legal Issues
In a welcome change to regulations regarding hours of service for drivers, companies are now required by the FMCSA to save satellite GPS information that shows the location of the truck. This will increase a company’s ability to enforce safe trucking policies, and the law, which limits the number of hours a driver can be on the…