Weather information and forecasts customized for the trucking industry are available over the Internet from AccuWeather. The service, which includes highway and point-to-point forecasts, can also be added to a fleet's own web site. www.accuweather.com
Trip Data and Safety Management (TDSM), a developer of log processing and auditing software, can now accept documents scanned through TMI's TripPak Online services. TripPak Online scans logbooks and other documents, verifies them against dispatch data, and stores the original paper documents. www.tdsm.com
P-Fax from Rovenet Inc. is a wireless fax service for Palm handheld computers. It allows users to remotely send, receive and view faxes on their handheld devices. Versions are also available for RIM pagers and PocketPC handhelds. www.rovenet.com
A free guide to online transportation services is available from online logistics services provider NTE. “The NTE e-Transportation Guide” offers transportation managers and logistics professionals simple explanations and practical advice on using electronic services offered by NTE and others. For copies, go to www.nte.com.
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