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technology CLOSED-LOOP | continued from page 44 the MIR-RT planning module for follow- up or service scheduling. Zonar's electronic fleet inspection and tracking system integrates with TMT Fleet Maintenance software from TMW Systems. The integration includes real- time pre- and post-trip inspection results and remote vehicle diagnostics within TMT software, which accesses the Zonar data to identify and prioritize repairs, pre-order parts, schedule service and automate work order processes. PeopleNet and TMW have created a closed-loop application where TMT Fleet Maintenance polls PeopleNet's message history and creates a work order when it detects a vehicle defect identified by a driver in an eDVIR form message. TMT automatically prioritizes safety-related issues for maintenance. When the vehicle repair is completed, the system sends a message to dispatch and the vehicle's next scheduled driver, identifying the mechanic and the correc- tive action that was completed. By speeding communications and the repair process, having a fully electronic and closed-loop maintenance process can help improve motor carriers' safety ratings by clearing up problems before they surface as violations from roadside inspections. uShip expanding into commercial freight market freight market with the uShip Pro platform designed to provide carriers with full details about each load and the tools to negotiate bids for loads online. Carriers create a profile that includes their MC numbers, insurance coverage, safety rating and other necessary details. As the carrier moves loads through uShip Pro, they can increase their uShip rating and visibility to shippers. Brokers and shippers can track u shipments online. They also can create private carrier networks to send loads au- tomatically based on their carriers' lane preferences or past transactions. UShip Pro remains in the beta-testing stage, with a full rollout in late fall. 46 COMMERCIAL CARRIER JOURNAL | OCTOBER 2012 Write 246 on Reader Service Card or visit ccjdigital.com/info Ship announced an expan- sion into the commercial