Technology
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.
XRS Corp. Swings to 2Q Profit
XRS Corp. on Thursday reported a profit for its fiscal second quarter compared with a loss a year ago.
May 9, 2013Best Trucking Management Software Buyer’s Guide
For growing carriers, choosing the right Trucking Management Software (TMS) is vital for the efficiency and growth of your transportation business. As we move into 2024, it's crucial to understand the key features and considerations that make a TMS solution stand out, and which ones play to your unique operation.
iTECH: Transplants — Back and Forth Flow Enhances Safety, Ease of Driving
Heavy-duty trucks, once simple utilitarian beasts of burden, are becoming safer, more economical and easier to drive, thanks in part to automated or fully automatic transmissions and cruise control, features adapted from automobiles.
May 6, 2013TxDOT Debuts Warning System to Increase Work-Zone Safety
The Texas Department of Transportation said it has introduced a warning system that utilizes sensors and electronic signage to reduce work-zone collisions.
May 6, 2013ATA Launches Revamped Website
American Trucking Associations said it has redesigned and updated its website as part of an effort to bolster its image.
May 1, 2013Qualcomm Unit That Contains Trucking Business Breaks Even
Qualcomm Inc. said the division that includes its truck technology business broke even in the company’s fiscal second quarter.
iTECH: Trailer-Tracking Key Is Device’s Power Source
Where is trailer No. 49343? How long has it been there? Is it loaded or empty? When was the door last opened? If it’s a refrigerated trailer, what’s the current temperature inside? Is the reefer unit about to run out of fuel?
April 29, 2013Montana DOT Increases Truck Violation Detection With Cameras
The Montana Department of Transportation increased truck violation detection through the use of in-station cameras to electronically screen trucks, according to technology provider Help Inc.
April 29, 2013Opinion: Get Ready for the Future
Our industry must adjust to major changes in government regulations. We know that changes are coming, but it’s still not clear precisely when they will go into effect, nor do we know exactly what the changes will be.
April 29, 2013Information Technology Helps Speed Parcels, Improves Efficiency, Service Providers Say
Package delivery has become an information business, with technology creating greater visibility into the supply chain, allowing fleets to become more efficient, decrease ground transit times and provide near real-time tracking for shippers and receivers, according to interviews with several service providers.
April 22, 2013McLeod Software Expands Into Canada
MONTREAL — Transportation management software provider McLeod Software said it is offering all its products in Canada for the first time.
April 22, 2013