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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

Carrier Logistics Releases Software Upgrade

Carrier Logistics Inc. said it has released a new version of its Facts freight management software with improved route dispatching and dock management.

February 12, 2016

Best Trucking Invoicing Software for Growing Carriers

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

Business, Technology

Google Wins Patent for Autonomous Package-Delivery System

Internet search firm Google has just received a patent for what it calls an “autonomous delivery platform,” in which a self-driving box truck is used to deliver packages kept in locked compartments and accessed by customers using a smartphone or some other secure electronic device.

Daniel P. Bearth | Staff Writer
February 11, 2016
Business, Technology

Omnitracs Debuts Next-Gen Telematics System

DALLAS — Omnitracs has unveiled its next-generation telematics platform, which introduces voice recognition and expands wireless connectivity within the truck.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
February 8, 2016
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment

Driver Training Crucial for ELD Transition, FMCSA Official Says

DALLAS — Driver training on electronic logging devices will play an important role in 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.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
February 4, 2016
Business, Technology

Omnitracs to Offer Onboard Video Product

DALLAS — Omnitracs announced plans to offer its own onboard video system, expanding the list of vendors targeting the growing onboard camera market.

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

ELDs Are Coming; Don’t Be Left in the Dust

It’s been discussed, debated and awaited for years, but the federal mandate for electronic logging devices has finally taken shape.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
January 22, 2016
Technology, Business

Data: Separating the Wheat From the Chaff

The old adage “separating the wheat from the chaff” technically describes the process of separating grain from the casing in which it’s grown, but over the years, the saying has broadened to describe any process that isolates what’s valuable by winnowing out what’s worthless.

January 22, 2016
Business, Technology, Logistics

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January 21, 2016
Technology, Business

Trucking Tries on Wearable Technology

The emergence of wearable technology, such as smartwatches, has given consumers a new way to communicate, track their health and process payments, but some fleets and technology suppliers believe these devices also can serve as valuable tools in trucking operations.

Dan Calabrese | Special to Transport Topics
January 15, 2016
Technology, Business

Technology Helps Fleets Find Lanes That Are Profitable and Efficient

As capacity tightens and government regulations make drivers’ time even more valuable, carriers and shippers are embracing technology to choose the most profitable and efficient shipping lanes, set rates and reduce empty miles.

Mindy Long | Special to Transport Topics
January 15, 2016