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technology widely to disperse cash advances, payroll and payments to vendors, among other electronic transactions. Judging by the number of acquisitions, no one is expecting their use to fade. EFS purchased TCH in 2011, and in October it pur- chased T-Chek Systems from C.H. Robinson Worldwide. "These are companies that are so close in the things we do, " says Kevin Farnsworth, EFS chief technology officer. "As we look at both companies, our goal is to provide something better for everyone." In September, Wright Express acquired Fleet One for $369 million. Fleet One generates annual revenue in excess of $56 million with 210,000 active cards accepted at 60,000 locations, including 6,700 over-the-road locations. Fleet One's over-the-road business gives Wright Ex- press an immediate presence in the heavy truck market in the United States and Canada, while the blending of Fleet One and Wright Express' small fleet and private label businesses should provide greater scale, Wright Express says. By all indications, the acquisitions should comple- ment the rise of RFID, infrared and other technologies with electronic payment systems to increase security and convenience for fleet operators and drivers. Motorola designs RFID mobile computer tion solutions and services for enterprise and government customers, introduced the MC9190-Z RFID mobile computer, designed for demanding medium- to long-range applications in industrial environments. The computer is M suited for ware- house, transporta- tion and logistics applications that require reading tags that often are out of sight or more than 10 feet away. Motorola says the MC9190-Z is one of the longest-range RFID handhelds in its class. otorola Solutions, a provider of mission-critical communica- Text INFO to 205-289-3554 or visit www.ccjdigital.com/info 38 COMMERCIAL CARRIER JOURNAL | DECEMBER 2012

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• CCJs Five Flashiest Fleets: DELIVERING THE MESAGE: Most fleets look at a 53-foot trailer as a box to move frieght from point A to point B. Others see it as a blank canvas-- and an opportunity to advance their companys brand and product message to the driv
• Out with the waste: As business rebounded from the recession, fleets looked to technology to target and remove unnecessary work and waste from their operations while adding value to customer relationships. Successful managers have accelerated their retur
• Preparing for an OSHA inspection: While the Occupational SAfety & Health Administration is one government agency that people love to hate. anger isnt much help when dealing with them. The harsh reality for trucks fleets, shops and related operations is t
• Innovators: Load One- The Taylor, Mich.- based full-service expedited hauler developed an online rewards program to set it apart in the minds of its drivers.
• News: Trucking contributes $7.8 million to election, favors GOP....Trucking suffers major financial hit due to Sandy.....Apnea proposal could come within months....Amid lawsuits, cross-border program plods on....Judges asks for amendments to hot fuel sett
• InBrief
• TruckGauge: Financial data, trends, analysis and forecasts.
• Kenworths T660 evolves with mix of styling, technology
• FCCC delivers 40 hydraulic hybrids to UPS
• Hino hybrid receives CARB vouvher approval
• InBrief
• Light-and Medium-Duty Focus: Used truck shoppers consider many options
• Service Service: Dump trailer choice depends on payload, job location, design
• New products: CMA/ Double Coins drive tires, Shells transmission fluid, more
• New products: CMA/ Double Coins drive tires, Shells transmission fluid, more
• Technolgy helps fleets navigate through Sandy
• InBrief
• in focus: High-tech fueling systems minimize theft risk
• Motorola designs RFIN mobile computer
• Upfront: Is LNG ready for prime time?
• Preventable or Not? Driving at midnight in blizzard conditions and deep snow, John Does tractor slid into a fallen oak tree that had blocked the road. Was this a preventable accident?
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