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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, Equipment

Drivewyze Adds Bypass Service in North Carolina

Drivewyze said North Carolina is the 30th state to offer its PreClear weigh-station bypass service.

November 10, 2014
Business, Technology

J.B. Hunt Debuts Transportation Management Software

J.B. Hunt Transport Inc. debuted a transportation management software system it says is able to streamline shipment management across multiple transit types.

November 6, 2014
Business, Technology

Trimble’s Third-Quarter Earnings Slide

Transportation technology supplier Trimble Navigation Ltd. said third-quarter earnings fell from a year ago, due in large part to a legal judgment against the company and weaker-than-expected sales of its agricultural products.

November 4, 2014
Business, Technology

Omnitracs Completes XRS Acquisition

Omnitracs has completed its previously announced acquisition of XRS Corp. for about $178 million.

November 3, 2014
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment

E-Log Device Certification Considered by FMCSA

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration on Oct. 28 issued an “information collection request,” seeking public comment on its plans to ask electronic logging device manufacturers to register and self-certify that their products meet the agency’s technical specifications.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
October 30, 2014
Business, Technology

Mack Trucks Announces Deal With Telogis to Provide Built-In Management Technology

Mack Trucks said it has partnered with Telogis to offer fleet-management services that utilize built-in telematics hardware.

October 6, 2014
Business, Technology

Saia Mobilizes Fleet With Tech from AT&T

Saia Inc.’s less-than-truckload freight division said it is using network services from AT&T to manage its fleet and terminals.

October 2, 2014
Business, Technology

Omnitracs Approved for Continued Use in Hauling for Defense Department

Omnitracs said it has received a government approval that enables fleets using its satellite-based telematics systems to continue carrying ammunition, explosives and other sensitive cargo for the U.S. Department of Defense and other agencies.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
September 30, 2014
Technology, Equipment

2014 IAA Commercial Vehicles Show

September 30, 2014
Business, Technology

Peterbilt Offers Password-Protected Trucks

Peterbilt Motors Co. is offering an anti-theft system that requires a driver to enter a password to start the truck.

September 29, 2014