Technology
Commercial freight transportation businesses rely on data, intelligence, and novel solutions for operational efficiency. Transport Topics technology coverage investigates available technologies, real-world applications of business solutions, and the strategies necessary for advancement. News topics focus on the latest applied science, and issues range from autonomous vehicle and robotics innovations to management software, tracking and transparency, data analytics, blockchain, and the internet of things.
Next Generation of Wireless Technology: 5G Holds Promise
As trucking increasingly incorporates digital elements, a pressing question grows: What can 5G do for the industry? A lot, as it turns out.
Truckbase Business Overview, Features, Reviews 2024
Truckbase has emerged as the next-generation truck dispatch software leader with its suite of easy-to-use tools for truckload carriers.
California Becomes Epicenter of Emerging Truck Technology
With its emissions mandates, tough labor laws, inspection requirements and extensive regulations, California has become both a difficult and expensive environment for trucking.
5G and the Future of Fleet Communications
The much-hyped rollout of 5G networks is underway in the United States, and this fifth generation of wireless technology promises to deliver faster connections and greater capacity. But what will the emergence of 5G mean for trucking companies?
Keeping ELDs Up and Running
Electronic logging devices are now a mission-critical component of regulatory compliance in trucking, but anything from hardware failure to a lack of cellular connectivity can create disruptions.
Ryder Expands E-Commerce Fulfillment Network
Ryder System Inc. added food-grade capabilities and additional locations to its e-commerce fulfillment network, the company announced May 20.
May 21, 2020Call Center Staffs Work From Home Due to Coronavirus
Call centers industrywide have made a swift shift to working from home in response to the coronavirus.
Samsara Announces Layoffs, Raises Capital
Transportation technology company Samsara laid off 300 employees, or 18% of its workforce, and raised additional capital amid the challenges presented by the novel coronavirus pandemic.
May 21, 2020Improve Safety Performance in Real Time
With technology advances in AI, Vision, and Edge Computing, there are effective ways for fleets to quickly address distracted driving within their fleet and with real-time visibility enabled by this technology, fleets are able to work with their drivers to develop sustainable, best-in-class safety habits.
May 21, 2020NHTSA Lets Self-Driving Shuttle Resume Carrying People
A self-driving shuttle service that was ordered to stop carrying passengers in February has been cleared to resume operations with new safety precautions.
May 21, 2020Tesla Drops Lawsuit Against Alameda County
Electric carmaker Tesla dropped a federal lawsuit against Alameda County filed less than two weeks ago after resuming manufacturing at its Fremont plant against local orders.