Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

How Fleets Evaluate Advanced Driver Assistance Systems

Receptiveness to safety technologies depends on the specific technology and the understanding of it. Drivers tend to favor road-facing cameras but dislike cameras aimed at them.

Stephen Bennett | Special to Transport Topics
December 13, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Autonomous

Automated Steering Shows Progress

What is the outlook for automated steering in big trucks?

Stephen Bennett | Special to Transport Topics
December 13, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

Public-Private Partnerships Propel Hydrogen Infrastructure

With help from the U.S. Department of Energy, the hydrogen industry and truck makers are working to develop a hydrogen refueling infrastructure that can support fleet operations.

Stephen Bennett | Special to Transport Topics
November 8, 2024
Business, Technology, Logistics, For-Hire, Top 100

Generative AI Driving Freight Brokerage Transformation

Efforts from established and newer enterprises to develop robust digital tools are being shaped by market demands and technological innovations.

Stephen Bennett | Special to Transport Topics
September 18, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment

Trucking Technology Connects the Dots for Carriers

As connected trucks rack up miles and pile up data, fleet managers can increasingly make use of the Internet of Things and artificial intelligence to access and act on the incoming information.

Stephen Bennett | Special to Transport Topics
August 30, 2024
Government, Business, Equipment, Fuel

US Trucking Embraces Renewable Diesel for Cleaner Operations

Renewable diesel as a drop-in fuel for diesel combustion engines is starting to gain traction in the U.S. trucking industry, said suppliers, distributors and federal energy researchers.

Stephen Bennett | Special to Transport Topics
August 2, 2024
Business, Technology, Logistics, Private

Truck-Specific Navigation Software Offers Safety, Efficiency

As navigation and routing software applications grow more granular, developers are working to integrate pertinent data to support safe, efficient fleet operations.

Stephen Bennett | Special to Transport Topics
June 3, 2024
Business, Equipment, Safety, Logistics

Truck Body Repair Collaborations Help Streamline Planning

Repairing the body on a Class 8 truck is a process of handling moving parts while performing a proper assessment and eventually restoring the unit to a safe, roadworthy state as quickly as possible.

Stephen Bennett | Special to Transport Topics
April 23, 2024
Business, Technology

AI, Edge Computing Are Shaping the Future of Fleet Telematics

With trucks and in-cab technology generating data, fleet telematics providers are harnessing artificial intelligence to transform that information into valuable business insights.

Stephen Bennett | Special to Transport Topics
January 19, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Logistics, Global Freight

Port Authorities Look to Make the Right Adjustments

In efforts to improve the supply chain system, U.S. port operators are utilizing advancements in infrastructure and technology to accommodate bigger ships and manage more cargo.

Stephen Bennett | Special to Transport Topics
November 3, 2023