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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

Cobra Electronics Unveils Latest Nav Gear, CB Radio

Cobra Electronics Corp. said it has unveiled its latest truck-specific navigation system as well as a new citizens band radio.

July 23, 2012
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment

Congressman Vows to Battle EOBR Mandate as 鈥楥atastrophic鈥 Burden on Small Businesses

If an amendment to block funding for an electronic onboard recorder mandate does not make it into law, its main sponsor, Rep. Jeff Landry (R-La.), said he is prepared to do whatever he can to stop the federal government from mandating such devices.

July 23, 2012
Editorial, Government, Business, Technology, Equipment

Editorial: Mandating Logging Devices

Yes, American Trucking Associations is a staunch supporter of the federal mandate requiring electronic logging devices to monitor hours-of-service compliance for the nation鈥檚 truck drivers.

July 23, 2012
Business, Technology

TMCSuperTech 2012 Set for September

American Trucking Associations鈥 Technology & Maintenance Council will hold its 2012 Fall Meeting and National Technician Skills Competition Sept. 10-13 in Pittsburgh.

July 10, 2012
Business, Technology

Xata Cuts Jobs, Focuses on Mobile Platform

Transportation software provider Xata Corp recently cut 29 jobs in a step to 鈥渂etter align鈥 its workforce with its mobile-based strategy, the company said in a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filing.

July 9, 2012
Business, Technology

TMW Software Suite Integrated Into Rand McNally Mobile Gear

Rand McNally announced on June 26 that its mobile communications devices are now integrated with two applications from TMW Systems Inc., a provider of software to transportation and logistics companies.

July 9, 2012
Letters to the Editor, Government, Business, Technology, Equipment

Letter: The Driver鈥檚 Advocate

One of the letters to the editor of your publication written by a safety manager recently did an excellent job of making our point about 鈥渉arassment鈥 and electronic onboard recorders, or EOBRs.

July 9, 2012
Editorial, Government, Business, Technology, Equipment

Editorial: Electronic Logs

Highway safety is one of the trucking industry鈥檚 top priorities, and we have long supported the industry鈥檚 efforts to employ technology in enhancing the safety of our employees鈥 workplace and the safety of everyone who shares our nation鈥檚 highways.

July 9, 2012
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment

House Moves to Block Funding for Implementing EOBR Rule

The House approved a bill on June 29 that would block any federal mandate requiring the use of electronic onboard recorders on vehicles, including a regulation included in the highway funding legislation President Obama was expected to sign late last week.

July 9, 2012
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment

House Measure Would Block Mandated Use of EOBRs

The House on Friday passed a transportation spending measure that would block rules requiring electronic onboard recorders on trucks.

June 29, 2012