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Trimble's Director of European Strategy, Klaus Kremer, met with our partners, HERE Technologies to discuss the state...
We are thrilled to announce that we will be attending this year’s Transporeon Summit as we continue to focus on...
The truth is the cost of unplanned stops and out-of-route events could be costing your business more than you think.
Alternative Logic offers its customers the best-in-class workforce management and routing planning solutions.
In this...
Since 1938, Iplex has been the leading provider of Australian water industry services, expertise, and innovation and...
Earlier this month, we took our new Engage Lane solution on the road to FreightWaves’ 2022 Future of Freight Festival...
Location data is key to how the commercial transportation industry operates. From planning routes to managing time...
As climate changes continue to impact every element of the global supply chain, DPD Deutschland—a franchise of ...
Recent years have brought far-reaching changes to the freight transport and logistics industry: a volatile market,...
When it comes to navigating on the road, we’re used to opening a mobile app and expecting it to quickly route us from...
Yodel is one of the UK’s leading independent parcel carriers and delivers millions of parcels each week from more...
In the first part of our series on CoPilot, we examined the importance of providing commercial-grade navigation...
Back in October 2021, world leaders gathered in Glasgow, Scotland, at the United Nations (UN) climate change...
Trimble Transportation, which proudly operates across 20 European countries, offers advanced technology solutions...
Trimble MAPS is proud to be featured in a recent article from Modern Worktruck Solutions in the November issue of...
In this guest piece, Dwayne Lazarre, Trimble MAPS Director of Strategic Accounts – Enterprise Solutions, takes a deep...
Starting Tuesday, September 21st we will kick off the next webinar series of the Trimble Supply Chain in.sights! Read...
Every day, billions of miles are driven transporting goods* and all of these journeys will have a shared objective of...
Driver safety is a top concern, which is why companies that put trucks on the road go the extra mile to create a...
It's essential for fleets to be equipped with the most up-to-date commercial map data, both in the back office for...
From rating lanes to auditing freight bills, to driver pay, mileage is the foundation for business operations in...
More than ever, data plays a vital role in helping businesses make informed decisions and stay ahead in an...
Transporting hazardous materials along illegal routes not only poses serious public safety, driver safety, and...
With the increase in online orders from consumers and the corresponding supply chain pressure put upon suppliers, our...
In the second and final part of our Q&A with software engineers Jim Clark and Miles Carlsten, share more on how...
As of February 2021, the inventory of homes for sale in the United States dropped by over 30% year over year. At the...
Ever wonder what a day in the life of a Trimble MAPS software engineer is like? We recently sat down with Jim Clark,...
As competition within the transportation and logistics sector heats up, telematics solution providers (TSPs),...
Each year, Gartner analysts observe various markets and report on the leaders in those industries in order to better...
Telematics solution providers (TSPs), ELDs and commercial fleets need to supply drivers with tools on the road that...
Fleets are always looking to enhance their operations, particularly in the last mile - and even more specifically at...
The “miler” in PC*MILER reflects that the application was launched in the early-1990s as a way to generate mileage...
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One factor that impacts the performance of a mapping solution is the precision of its location data.
We all know navigation is a tool for drivers - but navigation is also a tool for fleets to keep their drivers safe,...
During the peaks of the COVID-19 pandemic, commercial fleets found themselves under an enormous global spotlight to...
The Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) and Lorry Control System (LLCS) are restrictions that apply to motorists...
Trimble MAPS and Totalmobile have jointly developed an innovative Integrated workforce management system that is...
Faced with increasing complexity and customer expectations, carriers need a competitive edge -- particularly in the...
Selecting the right map data provider is key to your business. In one of our previous blogs, we explain what makes a...
Consumer demand patterns change, and that means customer needs change for delivery logistics companies. That was true...
2020 is changing the game when it comes to virtual events. They are highly interactive, allow you to connect and...
Greenhouse gases trap and hold heat in the earth’s atmosphere, creating a warming effect that contributes to the...
Trimble and Totalmobile have developed an innovative vehicle management booking system and integrated inventory...
You’re the CTO of a new digital supply chain company launching an innovative product that provides insight into...
Have you registered for the In.sight User Conference yet? Like most other events, it has gone virtual - and we’re...
Every year -- for almost 35 years -- we’ve continuously improved and updated our flagship product to make sure your...
Even before the outbreak of COVID-19, fleets were faced with the difficult task of implementing cost-cutting measures...
We’ve always been inspired by truck drivers and how they keep America moving. That's why we do what we do - provide...
The journey goods take to find their way to the final destination is often overlooked. Until recently, it was...
This April marked the 20th anniversary of National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW). The idea for NWZAW started back...
Advanced Technology Offers Proactive Alerting of Traffic Slow Downs for Commercial Vehicle Drivers to Prevent Work...
In the face of the unprecedented coronavirus pandemic, the transportation industry is working around the clock to...
Original article published by Bill Cassidy, Journal of Commerce, February 2019
ETA is a big thing. When shippers say...
Demand and expectations are at an all time high for anyone in, or supplying to, the transportation and logistics...
Trimble is honored to be featured by Comparably for - Best Company Culture, Best Company for Women, and Best Company...
We were called upon by a solution provider that develops powerful cloud-based broker, carrier, and shipper TMS’ that...
This holiday season Trimble MAPS is honored to support several incredible organizations and their charitable causes....
Recently at Trimble MAPS - 131 engineers, testers, product managers, and GIS engineers took part in our annual...
The final step of delivery, from the warehouse to the customer, is known as the final mile. This leg of the supply...
We know firsthand the power that implementing map intelligence with your commercial vehicle routing workflow can have...
Data is enabling businesses across industries to optimize their resources and become more efficient, and commercial...
Lengthy dock wait times have been a burden on the trucking industry for years, with significant consequences for...
Bridge strikes are a serious problem for the industry. Not only can they lead to injuries and fatalities, but they...
Trimble announced today that EKA Solutions, Inc., a provider of cloud-based transportation management system (TMS)...
When it comes to right sizing a fleet, managers are focused on determining the right number of assets and drivers to...
Can you imagine a scenario where commercial truck traffic comes to a complete halt? Whether it be from an elevated...
Imagine a world where you, as an LBM dealer, had such complete control over your delivery fleet that you could...
Everyone keep calm we still have a whole month left of summer! July might have gone by too fast but we’ve got you...
On a daily basis, route planners are responsible not only for planning the movement of vehicles across various...
How far would 490,000 miles/ 783,500 kilometres take you? It’s the distance between the Earth and the Moon and back...
With school bus carriers being the largest mass transportation fleet in the United States, mapping and navigation...
Routing is no longer an origin and destination with a mileage total. There are many variables that need to be taken...
Hello Summer! June not only brought us the longest day of the year, but also plenty of news from Trimble MAPS....
Integrating turn-by-turn GPS navigation for commercial vehicles into a workflow or proof of delivery application is...
Trimble MAPS is dedicated to making sure our map data is updated regularly so that you can have the most precise...
3Gtms, Inc., a global provider of Tier 1 transportation management software, announced today that it is partnering...
As a follow up to our Automated Visibility and Dynamic ETAs blog, we wanted to dive into the benefits of gaining...
Here at Trimble MAPS, we're all about the customer experience, from our products to support. Whether it’s using our...
Can you believe it’s already June? Time flies when you’re having fun! At Trimble MAPS we had an eventful month with a...
The International Roadcheck is the largest targeted safety enforcement campaign on commercial motor vehicles around...
Have you booked your flight? In two weeks our European team will be off to Munich to exhibit for the first time as...
The final mile remains one of the most costly and inefficient legs of the supply chain. Increasingly complex...
The wait is over. MileOn by PC*MILER is now available in North America for your drivers in the App Store! Your...
The movement of freight has become increasingly complex and dynamic — from hours of service regulations to increased...
Spring is finally here - With it come allergies for some, sunburns for others, and a full event calendar for us at...
It’s another first for Trimble MAPS - we are off to ExpoCam, the largest Canadian trucking show, from April 11-13 at...
Every day your drivers face a number of circumstances that can influence their trip - from traffic congestion and...
Did you know that Trimble MAPS creates and updates our own proprietary North American map data and road network?
After the eventful month of February, we didn’t sit back and relax, but started March full steam ahead. Our teams...
Touted as one of North America’s most important retail logistics conferences and exhibitions, we are thrilled to join...
In less than a week, we’ll be at MATS, the Mid-America Trucking Show, for a few fun-filled days in the Kentucky...
Recently, ALK Technologies joined forces with the Appian product family. Together we now form Trimble MAPS, a new...
The Princeton office of Trimble MAPS had the absolute pleasure of hosting Aviad Almagor, Director of Trimble’s Mixed...
Carriers who frequently travel through downtown Birmingham, Alabama in the United States should plan for a 12+ month...
Operators with integrated Global Positioning Systems (GPS), please be aware of the upcoming April 6, 2019, GPS Week...
Out with the old, in with the new! We’ve had a big month this February as we are now officially Trimble MAPS, a newly...
We’ve had some big news this month: ALK Technologies and Appian now operate as a newly formed division within Trimble...
SUNNYVALE, Californie, le 12 février 2019 — Trimble (NASDAQ : TRMB) annonce aujourd'hui le lancement d'une nouvelle...
SUNNYVALE, Kalifornien, 12. Februar 2019 – Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) hat heute mit Trimble MAPS (Maps and Applications...
SUNNYVALE, Calif., Feb. 12, 2019—Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) announced today the launch of a new division, Trimble MAPS ...
How did you start the new year? At ALK we kicked off 2019 with lots of energy for the big projects ahead. And in case...
While every role here at ALK is extremely important we would not be nearly as dependable if it weren't for the...
2018 at ALK has been full of energy, innovation and forward-thinking. Here, we look back at some of last year’s...
Over 200,000 parcel vehicles worldwide are using our navigation and routing solutions to help deliver packages to...
This year we are proud to have supported several charitable organizations from around the world, including...
We have just released a new CoPilot update, which brings enhanced navigation, routing, guidance and ETAs to help...
The final trade shows of 2018, a global birthday party, avoiding Thanksgiving traffic and running half a marathon -...
In the run-up to the busy holiday season, it’s time to take a look at one of the biggest industries we serve:...
With over 35 years in the transportation industry, ALK has transformed from a small family run operation into a...
Thanksgiving is just a couple of days away and the busy Holiday season will be in full swing soon. As our social...
The people of a company define the fabric of success. In the second instalment (see part 1 here) of our blog series...
October continued to be a busy month for us at ALK. Across the globe our teams attended trade shows, educational...
With customer expectations, cost control, disruptive competition and driver retention all key issues impacting...
With the Gulf Coast and Southern States of the US impacted by Hurricane Michael, we’re offering you complimentary...
At ALK we are in full event and trade show mode! Our teams are busy connecting at industry events around the globe...
Postal, parcel and courier companies are facing multiple challenges such as fast growing packet volumes, increasing...
We all know drivers are the industry’s most valuable asset and they are literally on the front line every day.
Annual release showcases new custom location and route management web tools for precise mileage and drive times.
With the Eastern coast of the US impacted by Hurricane Florence, we’re offering you complimentaryaccess to the...
As the summer ends and the tradeshow season ramps up, it’s time to take a look back. Here are our highlights for...
A life saver. You’ll often hear people refer to their GPS navigation in these terms, usually in getting to an...
What makes a company successful? Innovation, management, products? These are all valid answers. However, hidden...
Truck drivers overcome more obstacles than you can think of during their work day. From traffic, to bad weather, to...
Have you ever had to deal with a broken gas boiler? How about in the winter, with no heat or access to a hot shower?...
Summer is here and at ALK we’ve been busy attending events, connecting with our partners and developing...
By now we know what the ‘last mile’ is and why it is important for parcel delivery. Why does the ‘last mile’ matter...
Last week we defined the term “last mile”. But why is the last mile so important in the parcel delivery sector? Each...
What is the ‘last mile’? On the face of it, it should be a fairly obvious answer. However although it’s often heard,...
Enhance fleet visibility and get real-time ETAs to keep parents informed. With ALK’s easy mapping and navigation...
We have dedicated the past year to making PC*MILER work for you. With your best interest in mind, PC*MILER 32...
Early summer at ALK brought big product releases, tradeshows and outdoor events. Read more about our June highlights:
We are excited to announce the launch of our innovative driver trip planning app—MileOn™ by PC*MILER!
Last week we wrote about the challenge for organizations to increase their first time delivery success rate. Together...
According to a report from McKinsey1, 50 percent of parcel delivery cost is directly attributable to the last mile....
The end of Spring has kept everyone busy at ALK from attending industry trade shows to company Spring events.
Closure began on or around Sunday, May 19. Click here for additional closure information.
When your phone rings at 3am, you expect the worst. When you hear that one of your drivers has been involved in an...
Spring is finally here, at least for some of us. ALKers have been out and about traveling around the globe to attend...
Getting goods where they need to go swiftly, safely, and successfully is a challenge for any shipper. Understanding...
March for ALK had many highlights despite the unusually large amount of snowfall for both offices. Though ALKers were...
The sum is greater than the parts - A successful logistics solution is never just one tool, but a combination of...
Although every journey is unique, businesses still require predictability in terms of time and cost. Therefore...
What Is GIS? “A geographic information system (GIS) is a system designed to capture, store, manipulate, analyze,...
Spring is around the corner and the days are getting longer. What better time to focus on renewal and innovation to...
As we heard last time in our series, post, parcel and courier companies are trying hard to reduce their delivery...
Why is this delivery man in the picture so happy? Is it because it’s sunny outside and he’s wearing a dashing...
Being a fleet manager isn't the easiest job in the world. Truck fleet managers in particular face challenges every...
As a technology company in a fast-paced industry, innovation must be at the heart of how we provide the best...
Over two event-packed days at the 2018 ALK Company Kickoff, employees took part in knowledge sessions, innovation...
How was your January? Were you huddled up inside or out and about? January is a time for new resolutions and...
With their position in the supply chain, shippers have a unique set of needs. Goods need to be moved swiftly, safely,...
2017 has gone very fast for the ALK team in the UK and in Europe with a lot of changes in the way we operate, many...
We’re proud to announce the launch of www.copilottruck.com - our brand new North American website completely...
As always, November has also gone by very quickly in Europe, with our participation in several shows and events...
With Black Friday, Cyber Monday and the festive season coming closer, today we look at the way in which those...
Hurricanes along the gulf and eastern coasts, blizzards in the upper Midwest, tornadoes in the Great Plains, and...
Members from our Princeton GIS team had the opportunity to fly to our Chennai, India office for a two week visit.
The Environmental Protection Agency reports that, "Twenty-seven percent of U.S. greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions is...
Did you know that school bus carriers operate the largest mass transportation fleet in the country with an estimated...
Our North America team exhibited at three trade shows in October: MercuryGate User Conference in Las Vegas, National...
ALK's first Behind the Wheel event took place on October 30th in both the Princeton and London office and was a huge...
Closure will take place from October 20 at 8 p.m. until October 30 at 5:30 a.m. Click here for additional closure...
Today kicks off Operation Safe Driving Week in North America and we have compiled a few tips on how you can do your...
Unified mobile app brings a revolutionized driver experience
Denver, Colorado – October 11, 2017 – Blue Dot and...
In the trucking industry, there’s no “one size fits all” when it comes to route planning and daily operations. Roads...
What is digitalization and how is it affecting the trucking industry?
The digitalization of the trucking industry,...
In these days of GPS, navigating public highways is a straightforward process. Load up your itinerary, optimize your...
On Tuesday 12th September, a team from our London office took part in the 5K Run the River fundraising event for...
You’ve seen the videos. A 53 foot trailer hitting a low bridge. You think, “Why was that driver even routed there in...
Self-driving vehicles are on their way: When we talk about autonomous driving, the first thing that comes to mind are...
Solution for Innovative IES, TMWSuite, TMW.Suite and TruckMate Users Calculates ETA for Each Stop Based on Vehicle...
In the last few years, the trucking industry has undergone some serious changes: From the emergence of electric...
Commercial map data is the core of our business. At ALK, we have a team of GIS and mapping specialists that dedicate...
Last night, our British colleagues Matt Conby and Will Colborn entered the 2017 Standard Chartered Great City Race...
Annual software release showcases the company’s focus on driver safety and data visualization for improved decision...
It's been over a year since the British public voted to exit the European Union. The Brexit negotiations have...
Includes key truck-specific data improvements and enhanced driver safety elements. Princeton, NJ– June 22, 2017 – ALK...
Good news for all Europeans: From mid June onwards, roaming charges for certain mobile plans in the European Union...
We are excited to announce the latest version of PC*MILER Web is now available!
From the very first event at the 2017 ALK Transportation Technology Summit the overall theme of...
“[With digitalization] logistics is on the threshold of the most exciting phase of innovation in recent decades—and...
Having routing and navigation software is essential in the trucking industry. Knowing how to best utilize the...
The Transport & Logistic show will kick off in two weeks in Munich, Germany. It is the world's leading trade fair for...
Please be advised I-85 in Atlanta, GA near Piedmont Road has been closed due to a collapse. If this road closure...
Last week was a busy one for our European team with two events happening in France and Germany: SITL Paris and...
As Winter Storm Stella is in the process of delivering more than a foot of snow to the east coast of the United...
Address will focus on fleet utilization of technology innovation for operational, customer and strategic growth. ...
Enhanced route planning tools, including weather alerts and overlays, for trip optimization and asset utilization. ...
We recently caught up with Tom Benusa, CIO at Transport America about how his team has incorporated Weather Alerts to...
It is with great excitement we announce YRC Worldwide Inc.’s Chief Customer Officer Justin M. Hall as the official ...
With winter on the horizon, fleet managers are preparing for the busiest and most dangerous time of the year. The...
Adhering to ever changing regulations can prove to be a headache for any driver manager or driver. Staying complaint...
Safety is one of the top concerns for any fleet - knowing that how safe a driver is on the road impacts far beyond...
On Veterans Day, and every day, we would like to say thank you to all the men and women who have bravely served and...