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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

Wabco Opens Primary Tech Hub in Germany, Adds Hino Trucks as Customer

Wabco has opened the Global Technology and Innovation Center in Hanover, Germany, the Brussels-based global supply company announced. It also will supply braking and advanced driver assistance systems to U.S.-made heavy-duty Hino Trucks.

August 24, 2018
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Video Insights

Traditional truck telematics systems offer fleet managers a lot of data on the performance of their drivers and vehicles, but integrating onboard cameras can provide valuable information that those systems can’t capture on their own, according to technology suppliers.

Katie Pyzyk | Special to Transport Topics
August 24, 2018
Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

Uber, Airbus Enlist in Japan’s Flying-Car Plan

Japan is making a push to develop flying cars, enlisting companies including Uber Technologies Inc. and Boeing Co. in a government-led group to bring airborne vehicles to the country in the next decade.

August 24, 2018
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

ELDs: Data-Driven Trucking

The government-mandated use of electronic logging devices hasn’t just replaced paper logbooks; it also has marked a major step forward for technology adoption and the use of data in trucking.

Stephen Bennett | Special to Transport Topics
August 24, 2018
Business, Technology, Logistics

Robots Take On the Final Mile

Imagine if the next time you place an order for delivery from your favorite local restaurant, you’re greeted at your door not by a person but by an urban delivery robot.

August 24, 2018
Business, Technology

US Fleet Concerns Research Study 2018

MiX Telematics surveyed 145 fleet professionals across the US in 2018. The aim of the survey was to see the telematics concerns of fleets and the ELD mandate’s impact. This white paper gives an in-depth overview of the results.

August 24, 2018
Technology

Onboard Video Gains Traction in Trucking

Cameras are everywhere today. They’ve become ubiquitous in all kinds of public buildings for security purposes. The trucking industry is no exception to this proliferation of video recording devices throughout our society.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
August 23, 2018
Business, Technology

In Driver Recruiting, AI Gets Real

While the wonders of artificial intelligence often are hyped beyond recognition, AI-powered recruitment software actually is offering real advantages to trucking companies.

Joe Dysart | Webology 101
August 23, 2018
Business, Technology, Autonomous

Driverless Startup Zoox Suddenly Removes CEO

Zoox Inc., an autonomous driving startup recently valued at $3.2 billion, has dismissed its chief executive officer, Tim Kentley-Klay, after closing a massive financing round in July.

August 23, 2018
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Logistics, Top 100

Orchestrating the Supply Chain

What are shippers doing to orchestrate the supply chain? How are they tackling capacity, service, visibility and control? That's the focus of our Aug. 22 LiveOnWeb program, "Orchestrating the Supply Chain." 

August 22, 2018