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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, Autonomous

Overhaul Develops Web Tool, Focused on Higher-Value Freight

Overhaul, a service seeking to capitalize on new trucking technology, announced the development of its Web platform and mobile app, which targets small carriers and shippers of higher-value cargo.

March 18, 2016

Infographic: Ryder’s Foundation for a Successful Freight Brokerage

Globally, supply chains are facing unprecedented levels of disruption. As a result, shippers and carriers are challenged more than ever to keep goods moving while remaining profitable. While most brokerages point to technology as the key to achieving success, today’s setbacks have proven that technology alone isn’t enough.

Business, Technology

Replay: LiveOnWeb on 'The Truth About ELDs'

What do you need to know to be prepared to meet the December 2017 electronic logging mandate? Hear from two fleet execs who've already been there. Herman Funk of Cowan Systems and Sam Faucette of Old Dominion Freight Line joined TT's Seth Clevenger. Watch the replay.

March 17, 2016
Government, Business, Technology

Capitol Agenda for the Week of March 15: Why an Aviation Bill Matters

This week, we’re looking at an aviation policy bill as a forum for lawmakers to advance nonaviation measures through Congress. Here's the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
March 15, 2016
Letters to the Editor, Business, Safety, Government, Technology

Letters: On Platooning, Exemption Fatigue

While “platooning” of heavy vehicles appears to have some viability, Google’s vaunted, autonomous car recorded its first at-fault accident only last month. The reality is, platooning cannot control the actions of other motorists.  

March 14, 2016
Government, Business, Technology

Capitol Agenda for the Week of March 8: Trucking in the Aviation Bill

House Republican leaders have yet to provide details of a temporary extension that would authorize federal aviation programs. Current authorization for those programs expires at the end of the month.

March 8, 2016
Business, Technology

Execs Retool Industry Message to Attract Younger Technicians

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The key to solving the trucking industry’s shortage of qualified technicians lies in developing the workers of tomorrow rather than recruiting from the shrinking pool of experienced technicians, maintenance executives and business leaders said.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
March 7, 2016
Business, Technology, Autonomous

Studies on Complex V2V Challenges Underway, NHTSA Engineer Says

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — An engineer with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said advances in vehicle-to-vehicle communications are accelerating and that new studies are under way to address several critical and complex issues.

Neil Abt | Editorial Director
March 7, 2016
Business, Technology

SkyBitz Launches Chassis Tracking Device

Telematics provider SkyBitz said it is offering an intermodal chassis tracking device with the capability to track equipment movements in an effort to improve service and reduce delays.

March 4, 2016
Special Coverage, Business, Technology

Training, Outreach Key to Solving Technician Shortage, Maintenance Execs Say

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The key to solving the technician shortage lies in developing the workers of tomorrow rather than recruiting from the shrinking pool of experienced technicians, maintenance executives and business leaders said.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
March 3, 2016
Government, Business, Technology

Capitol Agenda for the Week of March 1: Darling’s Nomination

On March 3, members of the Senate Commerce Committee will have a chance to voice their concerns about Scott Darling’s qualifications to lead the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration when the panel votes on his nomination. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), the committee’s chairman, told Transport Topics several committee members had raised concerns about Darling’s “depth of experience” on key trucking issues.

March 1, 2016