Logistics provider TransPlace鈥檚 carrier survey of preparedness for the 2017 electronic logging device mandate has found a sharp divide between larger and smaller fleets, with 38% of smaller fleets having no immediate plans to install ELDs in their vehicles.
September 19, 2016BusinessTechnology
MercuryGate Integrates LoadPay to Speed Payments
MercuryGate International Inc., a provider of transportation management systems, said a secure payment system from Truckstop.com has been integrated into the MercuryGate system.
September 19, 2016BusinessTechnology
Connected-Vehicle Spectrum Fight Intensifies
A battle within the business world is growing over the use of a slice of the radio frequency spectrum. It pits vehicle manufacturers and their allies against Wi-Fi providers, often owned by telecommunications companies.
September 19, 2016TechnologyBusinessSafetyGovernment
ITLC Corner: Rules Set for Delivery Drones; Risk Remain
The federal government has at long last provided some regulatory guidance for the ballyhooed operation of delivery drones, but issues regarding the legal risks of their operation are far from resolved.
September 16, 2016TechnologyBusinessAutonomous
Search-Engine Optimization: How Savvy Trucking Firms Are Boosting Web Traffic
With trucking firms devoting more time to content marketing 鈥 the publishing of articles, videos, images and more to reinforce brand image 鈥 it鈥檚 becoming increasingly important to ensure that content is search-engine optimized.
September 16, 2016TechnologyBusinessSafetyGovernmentEquipment
Fleets Use Technology to Track, Improve CSA Scores
Carriers are using a variety of technologies and in-house systems to help monitor and improve their scores under the federal Compliance, Safety, Accountability program.
September 16, 2016TechnologyBusinessSafetyGovernmentEquipmentAutonomous
Automation, Analytics to Shape Trucking鈥檚 Future
While many technologies will likely play a role in shaping the future of transportation, two of the most important will be the emergence of automated driving systems and the continuing evolution of data analytics.
September 16, 2016TechnologyBusinessGovernmentSafetyFuel
IFTA Streamlining Use of Mileage Data Collected by Fleets鈥 In-Cab Technology
Fleets and technology providers alike are optimistic about coming changes to International Fuel Tax Agreement record-keeping and audit procedures, saying the revisions will streamline carrier record-keeping requirements, accommodate advances in onboard technology and clarify specifications for states鈥 acceptance of data captured by electronic devices.
September 16, 2016TechnologyBusinessSafetyGovernmentLogistics
Managing CSA
Despite the removal of Compliance, Safety, Accountability scores from public view late last year, many shippers and third-party logistics providers remain eager to track carriers鈥 safety performance, and technology providers are helping to fill that void.
September 16, 2016TechnologyBusinessSafetyGovernmentAutonomous
Making the Right Turn
It鈥檚 a dire warning for a truck driver who has taken a wrong turn 鈥 a banner hanging over the roadway reading, 鈥淚f you hit this sign you will hit that bridge.鈥
September 16, 2016