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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

New Engines in Cooling Units to Meet Emissions Mandates

LOUISVILLE, Ky. 鈥 The two major manufacturers of cooling units for refrigerated trailers said that they have devised new technology that will meet federal emissions mandates for small diesel engines that take effect Jan. 1, 2013.

April 2, 2012
Business, Technology

IdleAir Debuts Electrification Site in Arizona

IdleAir, which provides truck stop electrification services, said it has opened a location on Interstate 10 in Benson, Ariz., its 26th station in the United States.

April 2, 2012
Business, Technology

Safety Benefits, Fewer Crashes Confirmed in Federal Study of Truck Speed Limiters

Devices that electronically limit the top speed of trucks have 鈥減rofound鈥 safety benefits and significantly reduce speeding-related accidents, a federally sponsored study released last week found.

April 2, 2012
Business, Technology

Telogis Acquires Maptuit

Fleet management software company Telogis Inc. said it has acquired Maptuit, a provider of commercial vehicle navigation technology. Terms were not disclosed.

March 30, 2012
Business, Technology

Xata Unveils Household Goods Driver Tracker

Xata Corp. has introduced Xata Turnpike Multiple Management Authority, a driver tracking tool for household goods movers.

March 27, 2012
Business, Technology

Company Develops Technology to Stop Distracted Driving in Trucking

Cellcontrol, a developer of technology aimed at preventing distracted driving, on Monday unveiled a new offering designed for trucking fleets.

March 26, 2012
Business, Technology

Kiva Systems Sold to Amazon

Amazon.com Inc. has agreed to acquire Kiva Systems Inc., a privately held maker of robotic warehouse systems, for about $775 million in cash.

March 26, 2012
Business, Technology

Aerofficient to Make New 鈥楽lider鈥 Fairing

Aerofficient will begin producing a 鈥渟lider鈥 side fairing in April that it said should boost fuel savings over trailers using normal fairings.

March 26, 2012
Business, Technology

FMCSA Launches Bus Safety iPhone App

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration said it launched an iPhone application last week that allows users to search for and find bus companies鈥 safety records. The application does not display data for trucking companies, and an agency spokeswoman did not say whether FMCSA plans to eventually include those data.

March 26, 2012
Business, Safety, Government, Technology, Equipment, Autonomous

Repair Kits for Brake Valves Being Delivered, Bendix Says

LOUISVILLE, Ky. 鈥 Permanent repair kits for defective ATR-6 traction-relay brake valves are moving to truck makers, executives of Bendix Commercial Vehicle System said.

March 26, 2012