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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

Truck Technology Veterans Launch New Firm

Two trucking industry veterans have launched a new business to provide sales representation for the aftermarket technology sector.

January 9, 2015
Business, Technology

iTECH: Generating Returns From Tech Spending

Carriers feel constant pressure to keep up with the latest technology, but choosing when and how to invest precious capital is not easy. There’s no simple tried-and-true formula for calculating the return on investment. One size doesn’t fit all in this industry.

December 23, 2014
Business, Technology

iTECH: Scale Technology to Meet Business Demands

Even when investment returns are calculated accurately, there are pitfalls that can keep companies from gaining all of the expected paybacks. One danger is creating ROI numbers based on a full-fleet installation and then deploying the technology to only part of the fleet.

December 23, 2014
Business, Technology

iTECH: Careful Review of Results Vital for Technology ROI

ROI numbers can come from many sources, so the issue arises of which numbers can be trusted.

December 23, 2014
Business, Technology

iTECH: Positive Focus Helps Fleets Keep Drivers

“Focus on the positive” is a theme repeated by people who coach drivers. “We feel strongly that we should have something positive to say every time we speak with a driver,” said Jeff Baer of LinkeDrive.

December 23, 2014
Business, Technology

iTECH: Fuel-Efficient Driving=Safe Driving

When drivers adopt driving habits that increase fuel efficiency, the added benefit is that safety improves.

December 23, 2014
Business, Technology

iTECH: Target: Fuel Economy

Technology that incorporates everything from GPS location to ambient air temperature can help drivers maximize fuel efficiency, tech executives said.

December 23, 2014
Business, Technology

LiveOnWeb: Replay and More of Your Questions Answered

What's ahead for trucking in 2015? Watch the replay of our Dec. 17 LiveOnWeb program, and the live chat on Dec. 18 that tackled more of your questions.

December 18, 2014
Business, Technology

Rush Honors Top Technicians at Truck-Tech Rodeo

SAN ANTONIO, Texas — The trucking industry continues to see a shortage of technicians, industry officials said here at an annual gathering and competition of technicians who work for the biggest U.S. truck dealership.

Michael G. Malloy | Web Editor
December 17, 2014
Business, Technology

Konezny to Depart Trimble

Ron Konezny, head of Trimble Navigation’s global transportation and logistics division, said he is leaving to become CEO of Digi International Inc.

December 15, 2014