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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.

Business, Technology

Fleet Complete Offers Cummins' Connected Diagnostics

Fleet Complete announced a collaboration with Cummins Inc. to provide the Cummins Connected Diagnostics application to customers using the Fleet Complete internet of things platform who have Cummins engines in their vehicles.

July 19, 2019

QuickBooks for Trucking: Connecting QuickBooks to Your TMS

Learn how Truckbase connects QuickBooks for trucking and your TMS to help you marry your trucking-specific data in your TMS with your financial data in QuickBooks.

Business, Technology

Walmart Shuffles Leadership Team for Store-Digital Integration

Walmart Inc. still is trying to get its structure just how it wants it. The retail giant announced its second internal restructuring in as many months as it tries to better integrate its money-losing online business in the United States with its physical stores.

July 19, 2019
Business, Technology

GM Chinese Ally SAIC Braces for First Decline in Annual Sales in 14 Years

SAIC Motor Corp. expects annual sales to fall for the first time in at least 14 years as China’s biggest automaker battles through a slump in demand roiling the world’s largest car market, according to people familiar with the matter.

July 19, 2019
Business, Technology

Closing the Skills Gaps

It's important for technicians to be savvy with technology, but companies will also train mechanically inclined techs and teach them new skills.

Steve Brawner | Contributing Writer
July 19, 2019
Government, Business, Technology

Understanding the Numbers Behind the Technician Shortage

For what seems like ages, whenever discussions occur within this industry about the technician shortage, this question inevitably arises: “Just exactly how many technicians do we need?” A fair question, right? But not an easy one to answer.

Greg Settle | Director of National Initiatives TechForce Foundation
July 19, 2019
Business, Technology

Game On: Trucking Gets Creative in Attracting Young Technicians

Millennials and Generation Z have grown up surrounded by sophisticated technologies — such as video games and augmented reality — that now are making the transition from personal pastime to business tools.

Katie Pyzyk | Special to Transport Topics
July 19, 2019
Business, Technology, Safety

Boeing to Take $4.9 Billion Charge Over Grounded 737 Max Jet

Boeing is booking a $4.9 billion charge to cover possible compensation to airlines that have canceled thousands of flights since the 737 Max jet was grounded after two deadly accidents, the aircraft manufacturer said July 18.

David Koenig | Associated Press
July 19, 2019
Business, Technology, Equipment

FutureTech Champ Advances Her Career

Bonnie Greenwood, the first female TMC FutureTech champion, is a shop technician with FedEx Freight.

Fran Matso Lysiak | Features Editor
July 19, 2019
Business, Technology, Equipment

Schools Eye Technician Students

The diesel technician shortage is a concern within the trucking industry, and technical schools said they’re reaching out to students as early as seventh grade and connecting with adults who want to work with their hands.

Mindy Long | Special to Transport Topics
July 19, 2019
Business, Technology, Equipment

Clear Career Paths Needed for Technicians

Creating a clear path for career advancement to help attract and retain diesel technicians is key to growing trucking's pool of future leaders, industry experts said.

Mindy Long | Special to Transport Topics
July 19, 2019