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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, Equipment, Safety

Next-Gen Bendix Wingman Technology Available on Mack Models

ATLANTA — Mack Trucks announced the addition of next-generation Bendix Wingman safety technology to the company’s models from the North American Commercial Vehicle Show.

Joe Howard | Executive Editor
October 28, 2019
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Logistics, TCA

Crane Simulator Trains Baltimore Longshoremen Without Disrupting Dock Operations

The Steamship Trade Association of Baltimore bought a $500,000 simulator this year to train crane operators at the Port of Baltimore without affecting the day-to-day loading and unloading of cargo.

Colin Campbell | The Baltimore Sun
October 28, 2019
Business, Technology, Autonomous

VW Finance Chief Outlines Road Map for $221 Billion Ambition

Days before production starts on Volkswagen AG’s cornerstone electric vehicle, the German manufacturer is stepping up a campaign to more than double its market value and gain investor recognition for the industry’s most ambitious technology push.

Christoph Rauwald | Bloomberg News
October 28, 2019
Government, Business, Technology

Researchers Explore Potential of VMT Model for Commercial Trucks

For years now, policymakers have sought a viable funding alternative to the federal fuel tax. Since raising the gas and diesel taxes continues to be an unpopular approach to funding infrastructure, most vocal members of the U.S. Congress have discussed a vehicle-miles-traveled fee as an alternative. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
October 28, 2019
Business, Technology, Logistics

Driver Detention Time Creeps Upward

After improving in 2018, it appears as though driver detention time has increased recently, with many shippers falling back into habits that delay trucks at their docks and push up dwell times.

Gary Frantz | Special to Transport Topics
October 28, 2019
Business, Technology, Equipment

Mack Shows Limited-Edition Black Anthem

ATLANTA – Mack Trucks has introduced a limited-edition, blacked-out version of its Anthem over-the-road tractor that features a swath of model-specific exterior and interior appointments.

Joe Howard | Executive Editor
October 28, 2019
Business, Technology, Logistics, Top 100

FedEx E-Commerce Revamp Jolts Delivery Army by Piling on Costs

FedEx Corp.’s drive to reap the rewards of e-commerce is stirring anxiety among some of the company’s most important partners: the thousands of small businesses that handle its ground deliveries.

Thomas Black | Bloomberg News
October 28, 2019
Business, Technology, Equipment

ZF Announces OEM Launches for Automated Steering, New Transmission

ATLANTA — Component supplier ZF Group announced that its active steering technology and new automatic transmission soon will become available in North America.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
October 27, 2019
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Kenworth, Toyota Partner on Hydrogen Fuel Cell Class 8 Trucks

ATLANTA — Kenworth Truck Co. announced it is collaborating with Toyota Motor North America to develop 10 heavy-duty zero-emission Kenworth T680s powered by Toyota hydrogen fuel cell electric powertrains.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
October 27, 2019
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Great Dane Introduces ‘FleetPulse’ Smart Trailer System

ATLANTA — Great Dane has introduced FleetPulse, its new smart trailer telematics system that is the result of a three-year project. It is available now and intended to begin to prepare a foundation for trailers in the emerging world of electrification, autonomy and smart distribution centers.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
October 27, 2019