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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

McLeod to Perform Benchmark Study of Carriers

McLeod Software said it will perform a benchmark study of carriers to give truckload carriers a better picture of their relative performance in several areas.

March 19, 2014
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment

FMCSA Issues E-Log Rule

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration published its long-awaited proposal that will require all interstate truck drivers to use electronic logging devices two years after the rule becomes final.

March 17, 2014
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment

Publication of ELD Proposal Is ‘Imminent,’ Ferro Says

Publication of the proposed rule requiring trucks to have electronic logging devices is “imminent,” Anne Ferro, head of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, told a House subcommittee hearing March 12.

Michele Fuetsch | Staff Reporter
March 12, 2014
Business, Technology

GE Capital Fleet Services Announces Asset Tracking Service

GE Capital Fleet Services announced a product that allows fleet managers to track assets such as trailers and equipment in real time.

March 12, 2014
Special Coverage, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Noregon Launches New Diagnostics Tool

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Noregon Systems announced it has launched a full-vehicle remote diagnostics tool.

March 12, 2014
Business, Technology

200,000 Trailer Tails Expected to be in Use by 2017

An estimated 200,000 trailers will be equipped with trailer-tail technology by 2017, according to manufacturer ATDynamics.

March 11, 2014
Special Coverage, Business, Technology

TMC Launches Committee to Attract Technicians

NASHVILLE Tenn. — The Technology & Maintenance Council said it is launching a new effort to attract more technicians to the industry and improve their training.

March 10, 2014
Business, Technology

UShip Integrates with eBay for Larger-Than-Parcel Shipping

Online shipping market operator uShip Inc. said it has reached an agreement with eBay Inc. to incorporate uShip-powered shipping options for eBay categories that frequently involve larger-than-parcel goods heavier than 150 pounds.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
March 10, 2014
Business, Technology

McLeod’s Sales Hit New Record in 2014

McLeod Software said its sales grew 30% in 2013 to the highest annual level in the company’s history.

March 3, 2014
Business, Technology

Trimble Reports Higher Fourth-Quarter Profit

Trimble Navigation Ltd. reported higher fourth-quarter profit than a year ago and increased revenue.

February 11, 2014