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Randall Burrell, sr. vp of Maddocks Systems Inc., will chair the California Trucking Assn.'s Technology Council, which was formed to help fleets evaluate trucking technology and act as educational resource.
A seminar on financial strategies for fleet operations will be held by efltmgmt Inc. in Nashville, April 2-4. Workshops will cover minimizing costs and maximizing revenues, using technology to improve financial performance and budgeting. Speaker list, registration information available at www.efleetmgmt.com, or call (540) 399-1010.
Schneider Logistics released a new version of its proprietary supply chain execution software suite. SUMIT 8.0 provides collaborative visibility network application, rate server and transportation management system. Spanish,German versions. www.schneiderlogistics.com
Loadbook, an Internet-based truck fleet management system located in Scottsdale, AZ, has been acquired by Tucscon-based OrderPro Logistics Inc., a third-party logistics provider (3PL) and logistics software developer. Loadbook's network of motor carriers and shippers will now have access to the 3PL's freight and other logistics services.
www.orderbprologistics.com
Fleet Maintenance Management Solutions has become the exclusive distributor for EZ Maintenance software from Link It Software Corp. The Windows-based program is designed to handler smaller fleets and can be run on a single PC or over a network. www.ez-maintenance.com/fmms