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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

Con-way Adds Safety Technology to New Tractors

Con-way Truckload said it is investing $2 million in safety technology for all of its new tractors in 2013.

August 5, 2013
Government, Business, Technology

NTSB Calls for Connected Vehicle Technology

The National Transportation Safety Board is calling for all new vehicles to be equipped with connected vehicle technology that could allow them to automatically warn drivers about other vehicles at intersections.

July 30, 2013
Government, Business, Technology

Tolling Alliance Launching 鈥業nteroperability鈥 Hub

Beginning in September, the Alliance for Toll Interoperability will be enrolling toll agencies across North America in its new central collection system, a hub that founders said is the first step toward toll-system 鈥渋nteroperability.鈥

July 30, 2013
Business, Technology

Amazon to Hire 5,000 Workers at Its Distribution Centers

Amazon.com plans to hire about 5,000 workers for its distribution centers, the Associated Press reported Monday.

July 29, 2013
Business, Technology

Qualcomm鈥檚 Truck Unit Posts Quarterly Loss

Wireless technology firm Qualcomm Inc.鈥檚 profit in its fiscal third quarter jumped 31% from a year earlier, but the business segment that includes its trucking technology offerings posted a loss for the quarter.

July 29, 2013
Business, Technology

Add On Systems Acquires Driver Recruiting Software Firm

Add On Systems said it has acquired driver recruiting software firm IEG Inc. and all of its software applications. Terms were not disclosed.

July 29, 2013
Business, Technology

SkyBitz, Pana-Pacific Form Sales Partnership

Asset tracking firm SkyBitz said it has formed a sales partnership with commercial-vehicle accessory supplier Pana-Pacific.

July 26, 2013
Business, Technology

Roehl Transport to Equip 500 Trailers With Trailer Tails

Roehl Transport said it will install drag-reducing aerodynamic 鈥渢ails,鈥 supplied by ATDynamics Inc., on 500 trailers.

July 23, 2013
Business, Technology

EFS Launches Upgraded Interface for McLeod Dispatch Software

Corporate payment company Electronic Funds Source said Monday it has launched an upgraded interactive interface with McLeod Software鈥檚 dispatch software.

July 22, 2013
Business, Technology

EBE Partners With Truckop.com to Streamline Parts Ordering

EBE聽Technologies Inc., a transportation management and workflow company, said it has partnered with Truckop.com to streamline the truck-part ordering process.

July 17, 2013