Technology
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.
TrackPoint, Stemco Partner on Trailer Monitoring
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — TrackPoint Systems and Stemco have partnered to provide tire pressure and mileage monitoring for untethered trailers.
February 29, 2016Daily Briefings from Transport Topics
Transport Topics has partnered with Spoken Layer to make one-minute daily briefings available on all your smart devices. Simply say “Alexa, play Transport Topics” or “Okay Google, talk to Transport Topics” to get the day’s biggest trucking headlines.
Replay: LiveOnWeb on Driver Recruitment and Retention
Whether you’re a fleet recruiter or a driver, pick up some practical tips from the replay of our LiveOnWeb program that took a new look at driver recruitment and retention. TCW Inc. President Dave Manning and UPS Freight driver Henry Bruster, as well as recruiting experts, joined us.
February 25, 2016Orders for Capital Goods Climb by Most Since June 2014
Orders for U.S. capital goods rebounded in January by the most since June 2014, representing a pause in manufacturing’s downturn.
TMC 2016 Live Blog
Transport Topics' live coverage of the 2016 Technology & Maintenance Council Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition in Nashville Feb. 29-March 3, 2016.
February 24, 2016Social Media, Big Data Are Influential Tools for Recruitment, Retention of Truck Drivers
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Enhanced social media presence and expanded use of big data analytics are two critical tactics for carriers seeking to solve the ongoing problem of the driver shortage, experts at a conference here on recruitment and retention said last week.
Lytx to Be Sold to Private Equity Firm GTCR for $500 Million
Lytx Inc., the largest supplier of video-based safety systems for the trucking industry, has agreed to be acquired by private equity firm GTCR for more than $500 million.
Package Delivery Companies Could Face New Challenge From Uber
Europe's postal companies, already under pressure from Amazon.com Inc., soon could face a challenge from Uber, which is moving into deliveries, and other startups.
HighJump Adds Integration With Rand McNally
Transportation software provider HighJump said it has added integration with Rand McNally’s electronic logging devices.
February 16, 2016Transervice Launches Tech-Based Freight Management Business
Transportation provider Transervice Logistics Inc. said it has launched a technology-based freight management business, Transervice Integrated Solutions.
February 16, 2016Training Crucial for ELDs, FMCSA Official Says
DALLAS — Driver training on electronic logging devices will play an essential role in helping to smooth the trucking industry’s transition to the federally mandated technology, an official with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration told an audience of carriers and technology providers.