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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.

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Fleet, 22-Year-Old鈥檚 Logistics Startup, Raises Another $10 Million

At 14, an age when other kids want video games and gadgets, Max Lock wanted a job.

January 25, 2018
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Autonomous Technology Not Impacting Trucking Jobs in Short Term, Officials Say

WASHINGTON 鈥 The adoption of advanced autonomous and connected vehicle applications will not disrupt the employment landscape for commercial drivers in the next few years, Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder (R) told automotive executives Jan. 25.

January 25, 2018
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Apple Expands California Self-Driving Test Fleet to 27 Cars

Apple Inc. has expanded its California self-driving test fleet to 27 vehicles as it accelerates efforts to catch up with competitors such as Alphabet Inc.鈥檚 Waymo.

January 25, 2018
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Second US Safety Agency to Investigate Tesla 鈥楢utopilot鈥 Crash

A second federal safety agency has opened an investigation of an accident in which a Tesla car on 鈥淎utopilot鈥 rammed into a parked fire truck.

January 25, 2018
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Travelocity Founder Terry Jones Says Companies Must Innovate or Face Disruption

ATLANTA 鈥 In an era when technology is transforming many industries, companies must foster innovation to keep up with the pace of change, entrepreneur Terry Jones said in a speech to transportation leaders.

January 24, 2018
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Massachusetts Creates Commission on Disruptive Technologies Like Self-Driving Cars

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker on Jan. 23 created the commission through an executive order and appointed his former chief of staff, Steve Kadish, as the chairman.

January 24, 2018
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Self-Driving Car Crash Highlights Tricky Legal Question

General Motors is in a race to be the first company to mass produce self-driving cars, but a recent crash with a San Francisco motorcyclist has illustrated the tricky challenge of assigning blame when an autonomous vehicle gets in an accident.

January 24, 2018
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Republicans Lament Absence of Trucking Policy in Autonomous Bill

WASHINGTON 鈥 Key Republicans on the Senate Commerce Committee, including the panel鈥檚 chairman, expressed concern over the absence of trucking policy provisions in legislation on autonomous vehicles awaiting a vote in the Senate.

January 24, 2018
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Americans Warming to Self-Driving Vehicles, Survey Finds

U.S. drivers are still cautious 鈥 but they鈥檙e getting used to the idea of self-driving cars.

January 24, 2018
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New Vehicles Tackle Challenges of Urban E-Commerce

Two entrepreneurs are introducing an autonomous vehicle and electric cargo bike designed to reduce the costs arising from the last-mile delivery and returns of e-commerce merchandise in urban areas.

January 23, 2018