Technology
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.
3 High Value Uses of Data Analytics
How Asset Owners and Service Providers Use Their Data to Drive Asset Performance and Value - Data holds the promise to unleash unrivaled asset performance and utilization--but only if it’s collected, analyzed, organized, and presented in a useful fashion. Check out these 3 ways fleets and service providers are using data in the Decisiv Service Relationship Management (SRM) platform to drive improved service event management.
June 18, 2018EPA Advisory Board to Review Science Behind the Agency’s Glider Truck Rule Repeal Proposal
An Environmental Protection Agency advisory board is reviewing the quality and relevance of scientific and technical information used to justify repealing an Obama administration regulation that limits the production of glider trucks.
Daimler Trucks' Martin Daum Warns That Tariffs Will Increase Production Costs
PORTLAND, Ore. — New U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum imports could ultimately raise the price of trucks sold in the United States, top executives at the world’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer warned.
Enterprise Picks Up a Partner in First Driverless Car Foray
Enterprise Holdings Inc., the nation’s largest car renter, is making a foray into self-driving — albeit gingerly.
Autonomous Trucking Gaining Ground in China
In China, autonomous trucking is coming faster than expected. Chinese driverless truck startup Fabu Technology said June 12 that its driverless trucks already have taken part in open road tests and it plans to offer intercity cargo transportation this year, which is expected to radically reshape the nation’s freight transportation market.
Deployment of Autonomous Vehicles Could Ease Congestion, Senators Argue
WASHINGTON — The looming mainstream deployment of autonomous cars and trucks around the country has the potential to improve traffic safety while reducing congestion along key freight corridors and metropolitan regions, senators on a transportation committee said June 13.
Delivery Boom Breeds Hiring Crisis: Finding Enough Drivers
Every season now seems like peak season for Leonard Wright, who’s constantly recruiting drivers to staff his INPAX Shipping Solutions.
Trucking Industry Adjusts to ELD Mandate as Focus on HOS Compliance Sharpens
The U.S. trucking industry is continuing to adjust to the federal electronic logging device mandate that took effect late last year.
Senate Panel to Review Autonomous Vehicles Policy June 13
While senators wait for Republican leaders to schedule a vote on an autonomous vehicles bill, a Senate committee will examine the potential impact allowing such vehicles could have on the country’s surface infrastructure.
DTNA Expands Connectivity Services on Cascadia Model
Daimler Trucks North America introduced two new connectivity services into its Detroit Connect portfolio, Detroit Connect Direct and a wireless in-cab device connection.
June 12, 2018