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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, Government, Safety, Technology, Equipment

California Ports Users Question New Appointment System

Truckers and shippers welcomed the concept — but worried about the implementation — of a new appointment system for in-terminal container pickups at 10 terminals in the largest U.S. port complex.

Rip Watson | Special to Transport Topics
September 7, 2015

Best Trucking Accounting Software 2024

If you’re simply looking for a bookkeeping tool, you can stop reading here, and look no further than QuickBooks. If you’re embracing the notion that trucking accounting goes far beyond that, or want to have a more expansive trucking accounting system of which QuickBooks is a key part, then read on.

Business, Technology

The LTL Freight Management Evolution: Live Connections Change Everything

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September 3, 2015
Business, Technology

Omnitracs Offers Professional Services Suite

Omnitracs said it is offering a compilation of tools, resources and services designed to help fleet customers make fuller use of its technology products.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
September 3, 2015
Business, Technology

Element Completes Purchase of US Operations of GE Capital Fleet Services

Element Financial Corp. announced that it has completed the purchase of GE Capital’s fleet-management business in the United States and expects to close the purchase of similar operations in Mexico, Australia and New Zealand on Sept. 30.

September 1, 2015
Business, Technology

PeopleNet Developing New Private-Fleet Platform After Cadec Acquisition

PHOENIX — PeopleNet is developing a new platform tailored to private and food-service fleets, combining its latest technology with the sector-specific expertise it gained through its acquisition of Cadec Global Inc. in May.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
August 31, 2015
Fuel, Business, Technology

MiX Telematics Launches Driver-Engagement App

Trucking technology supplier MiX Telematics has launched a new application designed to engage drivers by letting them track their performance via the Web or a mobile device.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
August 31, 2015
Business, Fuel, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Autonomous

Volvo Shows Adaptive Loading System; Fleets Cite Safety, Fuel Benefits in Tests

HEYBURN, Idaho — Volvo Trucks rolled out a drivetrain system that management hopes will give the company a larger presence among liquid and bulk haulers, regional distribution carriers and trucking companies often dealing with loads that diminish over time or with empty backhauls.

Jonathan S. Reiskin | Associate News Editor
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Jonathan S. Reiskin | Associate News Editor
August 31, 2015
Business, Government, Safety, Technology

PeopleNet to Roll Out New Platform, Adding Android Devices, Driver Apps

PHOENIX — PeopleNet will launch the next evolution of its fleet-management platform next month, incorporating its latest mobile technology and adding Android-based devices to its product line, the company said here at its annual user conference.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
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August 31, 2015
Business, Technology

PacLease Adds Remote Diagnostics

PHOENIX — Paccar Leasing Co., or PacLease, is making onboard vehicle diagnostics available to its lease and rental customers on all new Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks equipped with the Paccar MX-13 engine.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
August 27, 2015
Business, Technology, Government

Economy Grows More Than Forecast in Second Quarter

The economy grew more than previously estimated in the second quarter on bigger gains in consumer and business spending that show the U.S. expansion got back on track.

Sho Chandra | Bloomberg News
August 27, 2015