Technology-focused companies supporting the trucking and logistics sector have experienced a rise in merger and acquisition activity.
June 23, 2022Technology
Business, Technology, Equipment, Autonomous, Perspective
Perspective: Exploring Quantum Computing
Quantum computing might be a new frontier in easing logistics management.
May 2, 2022 Business, Technology, Equipment 
For fleets, finding and understanding data and putting it toward useful decision-making is critical to realizing a return on a TMS investment. (Trimble Transportation)
Trucking Companies Find Best Practices in Transportation Management Software
For fleets, finding and understanding data and putting it toward useful decision-making is critical to realizing a return on a TMS investment. (Trimble Transportation)To optimize, automate. That’s the long-standing message from users and vendors when they talk about realizing a return on investment for transportation management systems (TMS).
March 29, 2022 Business, Technology, Equipment 
iTECH: New Look With a Familiar Feel
When Transport Topics published the inaugural issue of iTECH in April 2001, the trucking industry was only just beginning to realize the enormous potential for information technology to revolutionize business management. A lot has changed since then, and now, so has iTECH.
September 10, 2021 Business, Technology 
Eliminate Distracted Driving, Reduce Risk AND Retain Drivers by Addressing Technology Addiction
Fleets’ distracted driving issues are not unique to the industry, as studies show technology addiction is incredibly prevalent. To solve distracted driving, fleets must address this underlying addiction by preventing the dangerous behavior and providing positive rewards for improvement. Learn more and find solutions in this free download.
September 1, 2021 Business, Technology 
Orbcomm's exhibit booth at an industry trade show in 2018. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)
GI Partners to Acquire Orbcomm
Orbcomm's exhibit booth at an industry trade show in 2018. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)Orbcomm has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by private equity firm GI Partners, the company announced April 8.
April 8, 2021 Government, Technology 
“Ensuring that the investments Congress makes in our transportation networks generate safety improvements is among my top priorities and responsibilities,” Rep. Peter DeFazio says. (Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg News)
House Transportation Leader Reiterates Opposition to 5.9 GHz Sharing
“Ensuring that the investments Congress makes in our transportation networks generate safety improvements is among my top priorities and responsibilities,” Rep. Peter DeFazio says. (Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg News)The top transportation policymaker in the U.S. House of Representatives reaffirmed his opposition to the shift in the transportation safety spectrum space for broadband uses.
March 23, 2021 Technology, Equipment
Trailer Technology Moves Forward
Change is the fuel that spurs innovation, whether social or industrial. Technology for trailer management is no different.
July 17, 2020 Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety 
A driver enters information into a Lytx in-cab event recorder. (Lytx)
Fleets Push Forward With Tech Investment Despite Pandemic, Economic Uncertainty
A driver enters information into a Lytx in-cab event recorder. (Lytx)Despite facing business challenges and economic uncertainty, some trucking companies have continued to move forward with technology investments during the COVID-19 outbreak.
July 6, 2020 Business, Technology
The Power of Podcasting
Amidst the wide array of highly sophisticated digital tools marketers are using to increase profits, a surprising — and decidedly low-tech — alternative is scoring big gains for trucking companies: the simple podcast.
May 22, 2020