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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.

Government, Business, Technology, Safety

Ex-Alabama Trooper Admits Hacking Into FMCSA Database

A former Alabama state trooper has pleaded guilty to hacking into the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s computer databases, gaining access to sensitive data using credentials he obtained while working for the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
March 19, 2019
Business, Technology, Logistics, Autonomous

RK Logistics Group Deploys Fetch Robots in Its Warehouses

RK Logistics Group has unleashed the robots in its warehouses and distribution centers.

Jim Stinson | Staff Reporter
March 19, 2019
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Truck-Lite Debuts Updated Trailer Tracking

ATLANTA — Truck-Lite introduced the second generation of its Road Ready trailer-tracking service, which features a new, smaller master control unit that offers either solar or hard-wired power options, the company said.

Joe Howard | Executive Editor
March 19, 2019
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Ancra Cargo Presents Automated Decking System

ATLANTA — Ancra Cargo, a manufacturer of cargo securement equipment, introduced an automated decking system at American Trucking Associations’ 2019 Technology & Maintenance Council annual meeting March 19.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
March 19, 2019
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Gorilla Safety Launches Fleet Management App

ATLANTA — Gorilla Safety introduced an app designed to improve fleet management at American Trucking Associations’ 2019 Technology & Maintenance Council annual meeting March 19.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
March 19, 2019
Business, Technology, Logistics

Ford Boosts Output of Big SUVs for Second Time in Two Years

Ford Motor Co. is boosting production of its biggest, highly lucrative sport utility vehicles for the second time in two years at a U.S. factory already bursting at the seams.

Keith Naughton | Bloomberg News
March 19, 2019
Business, Technology, Equipment

Bridgestone Campaign to Educate Fleets on Retreading Tires

ATLANTA — Bridgestone Americas is launching a campaign to help educate fleets about and dispel common myths regarding retreading tires, the company announced.

Joe Howard | Executive Editor
March 19, 2019
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Design Interactive Expands Virtual Reality Training to Mobile Devices

ATLANTA — Design Interactive announced that its Augmentor virtual and augmented reality technician training system is available for Apple and Android mobile devices.

Joe Howard | Executive Editor
March 19, 2019
Technology

Telematics and Its Impact on Fleet Maintenance

Of all the costs associated with vehicle ownership, maintenance is probably the highest. The latest MiX Telematics white paper explains how to drastically reduce these maintenance costs by simply utilizing the reporting and automating capabilities of a full-featured telematics solution.

March 19, 2019
Business, Technology, Equipment

Rush Unveils Online Shopping Tool for Parts

ATLANTA— Rush Enterprises unveiled RushCare Parts Connect, an online system for ordering parts, at American Trucking Associations’ 2019 Technology & Maintenance Council annual meeting March 18.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
March 18, 2019