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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.

Technology, Equipment

TMC Details 58 Recommended Practices in 2017 Supplement

American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council released its 2017 Recommended Practice Supplement, featuring 58 new or revised recommended practices, with a goal of increasing equipment maintenance efficiencies.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
June 30, 2017

Best Trucking Invoicing Software for Growing Carriers

Managing invoices and billing efficiently is crucial for maintaining cash flow and ensuring business growth.

Technology, Equipment

Researchers Studying Wireless Transfer of Electricity to Vehicles

Scientists at Stanford University have succeeded in wirelessly transmitting electricity to a nearby moving object, the wide-ranging implications of which could affect the recharging of electric cars and trucks, robots and cellphones.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
June 29, 2017
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Volvo Touts New Piston Design That Helps Enhance Fuel Efficiency

A new design in engine pistons is increasing fuel efficiency and reducing particulate matter in Volvo Trucks North America’s heavy-duty D11 and D13 engines.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
June 29, 2017
Technology

Maersk Says Systems Back in Action After Cyberattack

Maersk Line, one of the world’s largest container shipping companies, said June 28 its cargo booking system was back up and running after a global cyberattack crippled its IT networks a day earlier

June 29, 2017
Business, Technology

FedEx’s TNT Unit ‘Significantly’ Affected by Cyberattack

FedEx Corp. said the worldwide operations and communications systems of its TNT Express unit in Europe have been “significantly” affected by a cyberattack, causing delays in deliveries.

Mary Schlangenstein | Bloomberg News
June 29, 2017
Business, Technology, Equipment, Logistics

Amazon to Become Major Produce Shipper With Purchase of Whole Foods

With its pending purchase of the Whole Foods grocery chain, Amazon.com will become a major shipper for fresh produce, a transport market that has always been difficult and is now getting even more challenging.

Jonathan S. Reiskin | Associate News Editor
June 28, 2017
Business, Technology, Logistics

XPO Plans 'Testing Ground' for the Future of Logistics

XPO Logistics is designing a testing center for the next generation of supply chain management, which would automate warehousing, CEO Brad Jacobs told Transport Topics in a one-on-one interview.

Ari Ashe | Staff Reporter
June 27, 2017
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Autonomous

These Truckers Work Alongside the Coders Trying to Reconfigure Their Jobs

Just before Stefan Seltz-Axmacher offers a job to an engineer at Starsky Robotics Inc., a driverless trucking startup in San Francisco, he gives them “the talk.”

June 26, 2017
Business, Technology, Equipment

Wabco Extends Contract With Daimler Trucks for Heavy-Duty AMTs

Wabco Holdings Inc. has extended its long-term supply agreement with the company for new heavy-duty automated manual transmission control technology to support the truck maker’s series production mainly in Europe, North America, Japan and South America.

June 26, 2017
Business, Technology, Equipment

National Truck Protection Extends Coverage on Certain Reefer Units

National Truck Protection Inc. launched extended coverage for self-powered refrigeration units on medium-duty trucks.

June 26, 2017