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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.

Government, Business, Technology

Senators Seek Permitting Reforms For Rail Projects

Sens. Roy Blunt (R-Mo.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va) have introduced the Track, Railroad, and Infrastructure Network (TRAIN) Act, which they said would streamline the environmental permitting process for rail projects.

Michele Fuetsch | Staff Reporter
March 19, 2015

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Business, Technology

Replay: LiveOnWeb Spotlight on Driver Training

Driver Training was the focus of our March 18 LiveOnWeb, featuring special guests who are closely connected to FMCSA's effort to craft a rule on minimum training standards for entry level commercial vehicle drivers. Watch a replay of the program.

March 19, 2015
Government, Business, Technology, Autonomous

FMCSA Offers App for Truck Safety Information

Safety performance information on trucking and bus companies is available through a new smart phone application authorized by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

March 17, 2015
Business, Technology

iTECH: Companies Seek Expertise in Many Disciplines

Technology companies clearly need programmers and developers who can write computer code, but that is only the start.

March 16, 2015
Business, Technology

iTECH: IT Interns Share Their Stories

Chase Plante, Derrick Henderson and Luis Silva began their careers at technology companies as college interns.

March 16, 2015
Business, Technology

iTECH: Talent Search

Tech talent is in high demand at the technology companies that serve the freight transportation industry, representatives from several companies said.

March 16, 2015
Fuel, Business, Technology

Teletrac, Navman Wireless to Develop Unified Telematics Platform Following Merger

Recently merged fleet-tracking providers Teletrac Inc. and Navman Wireless are working to develop a unified telematics platform while continuing to support their current product lines and customers.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
March 13, 2015
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment

J.J. Keller, Velociti Partner to Simplify E-Log Deployment

J.J. Keller & Associates Inc. said it has partnered with Velociti Inc. to make its electronic logging system easier for carriers to implement.

March 13, 2015
Business, Government, Safety, Logistics, Technology, Equipment

Harper Says Canadian Railways Under Watch Over Grain Shipments

Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper indicated he is prepared to continue intervening in a railway system dominated by two companies in order to keep products such as grain moving for export.

Josh Wingrove | Bloomberg News
March 13, 2015
Business, Technology

U.S. Xpress Deploys SkyBitz Trailer Tracking

U.S. Xpress Enterprises is adopting tracking technology from SkyBitz to help boost its trailer utilization, the companies said in a statement.

March 10, 2015