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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, Logistics, Autonomous

Ford, Walmart in Group Developing Last-Mile Robots

Human-like robots that can move across sidewalks and climb stairs are on the way to neighborhoods, and they are looking to track down humans. But this scenario is not from the latest sequel to “The Terminator.” This two-legged, two-armed robot, named Digit, is being produced by the Ford Motor Co. and Agility Robotics of Oregon, and is seeking to deliver goods to consumers.

Jim Stinson | Staff Reporter
May 29, 2019

Best Trucking Accounting Software 2024

If you’re simply looking for a bookkeeping tool, you can stop reading here, and look no further than QuickBooks. If you’re embracing the notion that trucking accounting goes far beyond that, or want to have a more expansive trucking accounting system of which QuickBooks is a key part, then read on.

Business, Technology, Autonomous

Daimler Trucks Creates Autonomous Technology Group

Daimler Trucks announced the formation of its Autonomous Technology Group as the world’s largest truck maker works to put highly automated trucks on the road within a decade.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
May 29, 2019
Business, Technology, Fuel, Perspective

Perspective: Diesel Drives Toward Clean Energy Future

The journey to cleaner diesel fuels, particulate filters and near-zero nitrogen oxide engines that took place in the 1990s through today has not been entirely smooth. But, we have witnessed the diesel engine develop into a near-zero emissions technology, says Allen Schaeffer of the Diesel Technology Forum.

Allen Schaeffer | Executive Director, Diesel Technology Forum
May 29, 2019
Government, Business, Technology

Tesla to Reveal Price of Chinese-Made Model 3s May 31

Tesla Inc. is getting close to revealing new prices for the Model 3 in China as it nears local manufacturing of the car.

May 28, 2019
Business, Technology, Equipment, Logistics

Israel Firm Loginno Unveils Container-Tracking Device

Loginno, an Israeli logistics firm, has unveiled the fifth generation of its Agam device, whose installation method as a standard container vent allows every container service depot to install it with no training, according to a news release.

May 28, 2019
Business, Technology, Logistics

Some Fleets, 3PLs Turn to Near-Shore Staffing to Address Shortage of Office Workers

While the freight transportation industry has struggled for years to recruit and retain truck drivers and maintenance technicians, many companies are facing another labor challenge — a shortage of entry-level office workers.

Gregory Van Tighem | Special to Transport Topics
May 28, 2019
Business, Technology

Hackers’ Latest Trick

In a marked shift from previous years, hackers are much more likely these days to be bent on stealing your computer processing power rather than embedding ransomware or other malware in your network, according to a new report from IBM.

Joe Dysart | Webology 101
May 24, 2019
Business, Technology, Equipment

Electric-Powered Reefer Units Gaining Momentum

As truck manufacturers and suppliers begin to move toward electric-powered vehicles and components, the same trend is emerging for trailer refrigeration.

May 24, 2019
Business, Technology, Equipment, Logistics

Raising the Bar for Reefer Monitoring

The real-time data and telematics revolution in trucking is helping to drive a new era of innovation and improved performance in the refrigerated trucking market.

May 24, 2019
Business, Technology

Android’s Rise in Trucking

The mobile device revolution has dramatically altered telematics and mobile communications in the trucking industry as technology suppliers have introduced an ever-expanding array of business applications for smartphones and tablets.

Stephen Bennett | Special to Transport Topics
May 24, 2019