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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.

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ELD Mandate Poses Special Challenge for Truck Leasing, Rental Operations

As the trucking industry prepares for the federal electronic logging mandate, carriers and equipment providers are grappling with one of the murkier aspects of the regulation 鈥 how to use the technology in lease and rental vehicles.

April 18, 2016
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Tech Training, No-Water Batteries, Portable Lift Systems Among New Products

NASHVILLE, Tenn. 鈥 The recent annual meeting of the Technology & Maintenance Council included a spacious exhibit hall filled with vendors hoping to lure truck maintenance directors into making purchases for their shops back home.

April 15, 2016
EquipmentBusinessFuelGovernmentTechnologySafety

Leaf Spring Vs. Air Ride: Opinions Differ on Suspensions

Maryland-based Ramar Moving Systems hauls specialty items such as art, satellites and, once, a moon buggy.

April 15, 2016
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

Capitol Agenda for the Week of April 12: Motor Carrier Execs of the Roundtable

An April 13聽roundtable of motor carrier industry stakeholders before a House subcommittee聽is intended to help policy leaders figure out the most appropriate approach for the implementation of trucking provisions in the 2015 FAST Act highway law. Here's the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

April 12, 2016
BusinessEquipmentTechnology

Cargomatic Slashes Workforce

Freight technology firm Cargomatic, which offers a mobile app that connects shippers and local truckers with available hauling capacity, confirmed that it recently laid off part of its workforce.

April 11, 2016
BusinessTechnology

Wabco, Bendix Say Active Safety Tech Paving Way for Autonomous Systems

LOUISVILLE, Ky. 鈥 The continuing evolution of active safety and braking systems is helping to pave the way for more advanced autonomous driving technologies, executives with two key industry suppliers said here at the Mid-America Trucking Show.

April 11, 2016
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

GE's Oil Business Seen Finding `Missing Piece' With Baker Hughes

General Electric Co. could become one of the top players in the oil services and equipment industry if it decides to bid for Baker Hughes Inc.

April 8, 2016
BusinessTechnology

Robots May Beat Drones in Race to Deliver Packages

Forget flying drones. When it comes to predictions on what sci-fi method might bring you hot pizza, aspirin, groceries or new shoes, some experts bet that delivery robots rolling down sidewalks will beat out airborne couriers.

April 7, 2016
BusinessTechnology

McLeod Unveils Automated Tools for Logistics Firms, Brokers

McLeod Software has introduced LogixSolutions eRate Confirmation, which the company said simplifies the rate confirmation process for brokers by creating an electronic form to capture, record and automate the workflow process.

April 7, 2016
BusinessTechnology

Internet Truckstop Group Sells Stock to Fund Expansion

Internet Truckstop Group announced a 鈥渟ignificant鈥 investment from the private equity firm Bregal Sagemount to support expansion of its transportation technology platform.

April 5, 2016