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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

PeopleNet to Offer Cloud Gateway to Meet Fleets’ Data Needs Faster

PeopleNet Communications Corp. said it will soon offer a cloud-based communications gateway to provide more information to more devices at a faster pace than ever before.

July 28, 2014
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Ryder’s Second-Quarter Net Income Rises

Ryder System said its second-quarter earnings rose from a year ago, as its fleet management and supply chain units revenue increased.

July 23, 2014
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Asset Tracking Provider I.D. Systems Hires Ellis as COO

I.D. Systems Inc., which sells the VeriWise brand of asset-tracking products, said it has appointed former Omnitracs executive Norm Ellis as its chief operating officer.

July 22, 2014
Business, Safety, Technology, Government, Autonomous

Va. Tech Awarded $55 Million to Study Truck Safety, Autonomous Vehicles

The Virginia Tech Transportation Institute received $55 million in federal contracts to study safety efforts for commercial truck drivers and automated vehicles.

July 22, 2014
Business, Safety, Government, Technology, Equipment, Logistics

Roadrunner Acquires Logistics Firm Integrated Services

Roadrunner Transportation Systems has acquired regional logistics firm Integrated Services for $13 million.

July 21, 2014
Business, Technology

Rand McNally Releases Road Atlas for Commercial Drivers

Rand McNally has released the 2015 edition of the Motor Carriers’ Road Atlas, which it calls the No. 1-selling trucking print atlas.

July 21, 2014
Business, Technology

Omnitracs Plans Move to Dallas in 2015

Trucking technology-supplier Omnitracs said it plans to relocate its corporate headquarters to Dallas from San Diego in early 2015.

July 18, 2014
Fuel, Business, Technology

Volvo Trucks, Telogis Offer Built-In Fleet-Management Services

Volvo Trucks and Telogis are offering integrated fleet-management services that utilize factory-installed telematics hardware, the companies announced.

July 16, 2014
Business, Technology

Omnitracs Hires Vice as Chief Sales Officer

Truck technology supplier Omnitracs said it has hired David Vice as its chief sales officer, marking another addition to the company’s executive team since Vista Equity Partners purchased the business last year from Qualcomm Inc.

July 14, 2014
Business, Technology

Omnitracs Appoints Speicher Chief Technology Officer

Omnitracs has hired Dan Speicher as its chief technology officer, continuing the expansion of its executive team since Vista Equity Partners purchased the business from Qualcomm Inc. in November.

July 11, 2014