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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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Rugged Handheld Provider Launches New Device

Rugged handheld provider Two Technologies has launched a new mobile device aimed at the over-the-road trucking market.

June 23, 2014
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Mobileye Plans Initial Public Offering

Collision-avoidance technology provider Mobileye N.V. has filed to raise up to $100 million through an initial public offering in the United States.

June 20, 2014
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ProSight Offers SmartDrive Video Safety with Insurance Package

ProSight Specialty Insurance is now offering to pay for its transportation customers to adopt video-based fleet safety technology through a new insurance package.

June 18, 2014
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Schumer to Foxx: Step it Up on ELDs

U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) is calling on Transportation Sec. Anthony Foxx to speed up the rulemaking process that will put electronic logging devices on all trucks to help monitor hours of service compliance.

June 16, 2014
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Accellos Updates Supply Chain Software

Accellos has updated its software to be compatible with Microsoft’s business database software, Dynamics AX 2012 R3, the supply chain-software company said.

June 16, 2014
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Aljex Integrates Carrier Onboarding Product

Aljex Software said it has integrated its cloud-based transportation management software with Carrier Registration System Plus, a carrier qualification and onboarding product from Registry Monitoring Insurance Services.

June 10, 2014
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England Van Lines to Retrofit Fleet With Stop-Start Tech

Moving company England Van Lines said it plans to retrofit its fleet with stop-start technology to allow drivers to coast through traffic lights without having to stop.

June 9, 2014
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Truck Platooning System Tested in Nevada

A system designed to platoon or connect trucks wirelessly to each other to reduce fuel consumption was tested in Nevada in front of state transportation officials, according to the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles.

June 6, 2014
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Hino Partners with Telogis in Telematics Deal

Medium-duty truck maker Hino Trucks has partnered with technology supplier Telogis to provide its next-generation telematics platform.

June 4, 2014
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Webtech Wireless to Implement GPS Program at Port Metro Vancouver

Webtech Wireless Inc. said it has been selected by Port Metro Vancouver to implement a GPS program as part of the port’s three-year plan to improve the efficiency of its container truck sector.

June 3, 2014