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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.

BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

ExxonMobil Launches New Synthetic Engine Oils to Meet Expected Growth

ExxonMobil introduced three Mobil Delvac 1 synthetic heavy-duty diesel engine oils for use in on-highway and off-highway applications, with the expectation that the oils鈥 promised improvements in fuel efficiency and maintenance will spur greater industry adoption.

December 6, 2017
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Top Driver Complaints: Rude Staff, Pay, Intrusive In-Cab Technology, Analysts Say

Fleet drivers have issues with their carrier鈥檚 staff, the company鈥檚 approach to equipment and maintenance, technology in their cabs and feel that they have little control over their work, according to WorkHound, the Chattanooga, Tenn.-based provider of a smartphone-based system that allows truck drivers to anonymously discuss concerns they have with their employers.

December 6, 2017
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentAutonomousTCA

Did Uber Hide Evidence? Judge in Self-Driving Trade Secrets Case Wants an Answer

A U.S. district judge wants to determine why Uber failed to turn over some explosive evidence as it battled a lawsuit alleging it stole self-driving car secrets.

December 6, 2017
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuelLogisticsTCA

UPS Switching to Three-Wheel Deliveries in Florida Town

Fort Lauderdale, Fla., will soon become the first city in the state to use electric tricycles to deliver packages to businesses and homes, according to UPS Inc. and city officials.

December 5, 2017
BusinessTechnologyLogistics

UPS Warns of Temporary Delays After Cyber Monday Overwhelms Network

UPS Inc. is expecting slight delays in package deliveries after a surge in e-commerce sales swamped its network in the days after Thanksgiving.

December 5, 2017
GovernmentTechnologyAutonomous

Autonomous Technology to Dominate House Roundtable With Trucking Execs

Advances in connected, autonomous and truck platooning technologies are expected to dominate the discussions during a Dec. 7 House transportation policymakers roundtable scheduled with executives from the trucking industry.

December 5, 2017
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

VW Unveils Electric Minibus to Take On Uber in App-Based Rides

Volkswagen AG鈥檚 Moia division unveiled a six-seater, battery-powered minibus to enter the market of app-based ride hailing and car-pooling, taking on the likes of Uber Technologies Inc.

December 5, 2017
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Sprinter Van Redesign Highlights Connectivity, E-Commerce

STUTTGART, Germany 鈥 Mercedes-Benz previewed the next iteration of its Sprinter van and highlighted how it is using vehicle connectivity to help customers operate more efficiently and adapt to the demands of e-commerce.

December 5, 2017
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyFuelLogistics

Capitol Agenda for the Week of Dec. 4: New Jersey Drive

The dilapidated stretch of Interstate 95, or the Turnpike, along Newark鈥檚 metropolitan region in beautiful New Jersey needs to be repaired soon, and raising federal taxes on fuel is the way to go about it, Rep. Donald Payne Jr. said amid Congress鈥 debate on tax policy. A look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

December 4, 2017
BusinessTechnologySafetyTCA

Amazon Delivery Drone Would Dismantle Itself in Sky, Rain Down Parts

Amazon received a patent outlining a possible plan for 鈥渄irected fragmentation for unmanned airborne vehicles鈥 used in deliveries.

December 4, 2017