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technology deployed in a number of industries. This year, the company is planning to release a new less-expensive FleetLocate tracking system. For some fleets, intermodal service is not just a domestic business. Technol- ogy can offer low monthly pricing plans for global coverage through satellite communications and roaming agree- ments for cellular. "While we are highly focused on our core North American and European markets, we are able to configure for service worldwide wherever GSM cov- erage exists," says Charlie Cahill, chief ENTER TO WIN $500 Visit www.timken.com/techseries to complete the Tech Series training and receive a Timken hat. Each module you complete gives you a chance to win $500, so finish all seven modules for seven chances to win! We will give away one $500 gift card every month between July and November. Complete details and rules can be found at www.timken.com/techseries. R RAND MCNALLY TND WITH WI-FI and McNally introduced a 7-inch truck GPS device with two new features: Wi-Fi connectivity, allowing for real-time weather informa- tion and display; and new hardware with ruggedized casing, a brighter screen and video input for third-party back-up cam- eras. The IntelliRoute TND 720 joins Rand McNally's line of GPS devices for profes- sional drivers. Dave Muscatel, chief executive officer, said real-time weather was among the top requests it received from tens of thousands of "TellRand" submissions from profes- sional drivers. With Wi-Fi connectivity, the device can transmit and display weather as well as other real-time information. The Wi-Fi feature was designed so that drivers can connect by using their enabled smart- phones as Wi-Fi hotspots. The IntelliRoute TND 720 also includes www.timken.com Timken® is a registered trademark of The Timken Company. © 2012 The Timken Company 52 COMMERCIAL CARRIER JOURNAL | JULY 2012 the following new features: - ing avoiding a state or province as well as dirt roads; the map screen, drivers can find truck- friendly locations off the upcoming exits along a route; executive officer of Blue Tree, which recently introduced fixed low-cost monthly plans that eliminate roaming charges previously experienced when traveling between the United States and Mexico or Canada. "This is proving very popular among our customer base," Cahill says. Motor carriers that provide intermo- dal services say customers expect the same level of service they receive from traditional offerings. Technology brings the visibility necessary to ensure on- time delivery, cargo security and load integrity, regardless of mode. fuel use; and display paths traveled; and allow drivers to personalize the way their map appears, specify icons and import third-party POIs into their device. All of the features and functionality from earlier models are included, such as advanced truck-specific routing, on-duty driving timers, state mileage recorders, - load construction and software updates. Rand McNally also announced a new pricing plan, features and warranty pro- for service, trucks can be equipped with a device comes with Rand McNally's naviga- tion. Lease options are available starting at Write on Reader Service Card or visit ccjdigital.com/info