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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

Project44 Introduces Transit Time API

Technology firm Project44 has launched an application program interface designed to help less-than-truckload carriers better manage transit-time information.

March 22, 2016

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

PeopleNet, Wabco Partner on Tire-Pressure Monitoring System

Fleet telematics provider PeopleNet has added an integration with a tire-pressure monitoring system from Wabco.

March 22, 2016
Government, Business, Technology

Capitol Agenda for the Week of March 22: Moving on to Plan B

Proponents, including American Trucking Associations, who were unsuccessful in attaching a meal and rest break provision to the aviation bill are moving on to Plan B. Here's the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
March 22, 2016
Business, Technology

Zonar Offers Fuel-Usage Application

Trucking technology firm Zonar announced the general availability of its Ground Traffic Control Performance fleet-management system, including an application designed to help fleets coach their drivers to reduce fuel consumption.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
March 21, 2016
Technology, Business, Government, Safety, Autonomous

Combating Driver Distraction, Fatigue

Advances in technology are giving trucking companies increasingly sophisticated ways to combat distracted and drowsy driving — two of the biggest threats to fleet safety.

Bruce Lilly | Special to Transport Topics
March 18, 2016
Technology, Business, Safety, Equipment

Suppliers Offer Systems That Monitor Drivers’ Faces for Alertness

Several technology suppliers are offering onboard systems that monitor the driver’s face for signs of distraction or drowsiness.

Bruce Lilly | Special to Transport Topics
March 18, 2016
Technology, Business, Government, Safety

Beyond Trailer Tracking

Carriers now are deploying a variety of onboard sensors that can tell them if a trailer is loaded or empty, when its doors open, the temperature of its cargo or if a pallet moves.

Mindy Long | Special to Transport Topics
March 18, 2016
Technology, Business, Autonomous

The ‘Internet of Things’ Takes Hold in Trucking

It wasn’t long ago that the Internet was used mainly for sending e-mail, browsing news sites or making purchases, generally from a desktop computer. But that is changing rapidly due to one of the defining technology trends of our time — the proliferation of devices and objects connected to networks to gather and transmit data.

March 18, 2016
Technology, Business, Government, Fuel, Equipment, Safety

Adoption of Trailer Aerodynamics Continues to Grow, Report Finds

Fleets have ramped up their investments in trailer aerodynamics systems in recent years to improve fuel economy, and federal regulations are expected to drive further adoption, a new report found.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
March 18, 2016
Technology, Business, Equipment, Safety

ITLC Corner: Omnichannel Networks Demand Flexibility

Retailers are working to identify technologies that will help them build better omnichannel networks, with everything from warehouse distribution systems to mobile devices for in-store staff included in the mix.

Joe Howard | Executive Editor
March 18, 2016