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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

UPS Capital Acquires Parcel Pro

UPS Inc. said its finance and insurance subsidiary, UPS Capital, has acquired Parcel Pro, a logistics provider serving the jewelry and collectibles industries.

Seth Clevenger | Editor, Features and Multimedia
June 15, 2015

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

Developers of Fleet Management Systems Balance Needs of Expert, Novice Users

Fleet management programs are packed with features that can help carrier executives run their businesses, but many only scratch the surface of the technologies’ capabilities, industry and software executives said.

June 15, 2015
Business, Technology, Autonomous

Nevada Governor Asks State Officials to Support Self-Driving Vehicles

Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval wants state transportation officials to consider adding support for self-driving vehicles as part of a multimillion-dollar highway widening and expansion project in Las Vegas, the Associated Press reported.

June 12, 2015
Government, Business, Technology

FHWA Schedules Online Meeting on Size, Weight Study June 18

The Federal Highway Administration has scheduled an online meeting June 18 to discuss its most recent study on truck size and weight limits.

June 12, 2015
Business, Technology

Cummins Releases Android App for Parts, Fault-Code Information

Engine maker Cummins Inc. said it has released an Android version of its free mobile application that provides engine and parts information and fault-code analysis.

June 12, 2015
Business, Technology, Equipment

Reduce Your Fleet's Electrical Costs

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June 11, 2015
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

NTSB Calls for Collision Avoidance Systems to Be Standard

The National Transportation Safety Board on June 8 issued a recommendation that collision avoidance systems be standard equipment on all new cars and commercial trucks.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
June 8, 2015
Business, Technology

Peterbilt’s Self-Driving Truck Another Glimpse Into Future

FORT WORTH, Texas — Peterbilt Motors Co. is the latest truck maker to demonstrate that the future of trucking is already with us, albeit in prototype, showing off Class 8s where the driver is often a spectator, cameras replace mirrors and infrared capability lights up a deer or a person on a dark night. (See photo gallery.)

June 8, 2015
Technology

Peterbilt Technology Showcase

June 5, 2015
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

NHTSA Releases Electronic Stability Control Rule

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on June 3 released its long-awaited final rule on stability control, saying it will affect Classes 7-8 trucks in two years.

Jonathan S. Reiskin | Associate News Editor
June 3, 2015