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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, Equipment

Deflecktor Adds Lock to Wheel Covers

AUSTIN, Texas — Aerodynamic wheel cover manufacturer Deflecktor has added a locking mechanism to its Hardspot product line, addressing a concern expressed by original equipment manufacturers, company founder and President John Fleck said.

Joe Howard | Executive Editor
October 28, 2018

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

Hub Group Reports Strong Third-Quarter Earnings

On the strength of a strong economy and the sale of one its divisions, Oak Brook, Ill.-based transportation management company Hub Group reported record third-quarter results Oct. 25.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
October 26, 2018
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Uptake, Geotab Partner for AI-Powered Fleet Management

Industrial solutions software company Uptake and fleet telematics provider Geotab have partnered to develop a service to help fleets predict failures.

October 26, 2018
Business, Technology, Logistics

BlueGrace to Bolster Presence in Chicago

BlueGrace Logistics has announced that it will add jobs and approximately double its footprint in the Chicago Board of Trade.

October 26, 2018
Business, Technology, Logistics, Top 50

African Logistics Company Lori Announces Expansion

Lori Systems, a logistics startup based in Kenya, Africa, recently announced expansion into Uganda, Rwanda and South Sudan.

October 26, 2018
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel, Logistics, Top 50, Top 100

UPS, Seattle to Launch eBike Downtown Delivery Program

UPS Inc. and Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan announced Oct. 25 the parcel delivery company will begin a pilot project aimed at reducing congestion downtown and addressing air quality concerns. Delivery drivers will use electric pedal-assist cargo bicycles with a customized modular trailer attached to the back of the bike.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
October 25, 2018
Business, Technology, Logistics

Cargo Visibility Can Improve Your Operations

For decades, the focus of the transportation logistics industry has been the tractor. Recent innovations have enabled telematic solutions to collect data on trailers and containers in near real-time to improve operations. With this information it is possible to focus not just on the tractor or truck, but the potentially million dollars-worth of cargo that is being transported.

October 25, 2018
Business, Technology, Equipment

Daimler Reports Lower 3Q Results Despite Gains in North American Truck Sales

Daimler AG reported lower net income and revenue in the third quarter despite gains at its North American truck business. The company — the world’s largest luxury car manufacturer also is the largest truck maker — had forecast the results in recently released guidance.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
October 25, 2018
Business, Technology

Blockchain-Based dexFreight Completes First Truckload Shipment

Decentralized logistics platform dexFreight announced Oct. 24 that it had completed its first shipment — of frozen foods — using a blockchain-based contract system.

October 25, 2018
Business, Technology, Autonomous

Tesla Profit Blowout Reverses Much of Elon Musk’s Damage to Stock

Tesla Inc. blew away expectations with just the third quarter of positive earnings in its history, bolstering Elon Musk’s bid to make selling electric cars a financially sustainable business.

Dana Hull | Bloomberg News
October 25, 2018