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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

FHWA Offers $60 Million in Transportation Technology Grants

The Federal Highway Administration has made $60 million in grant money available for states and cities that are leading transportation-related technology projects.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
April 18, 2018
Business, Technology, Logistics

Blockchain on Verge of Revolutionizing Shipping Industry

Globalization has brought the most advanced trading networks the world has seen, with the biggest, fastest vessels, robot-operated ports and vast computer databases tracking cargoes. But it all still relies on millions and millions of paper documents.

Kyunghee Park | Bloomberg News
April 18, 2018
Business, Technology, Logistics

Oil Rises to Highest Since 2014 on Bullish US Inventory Report

Crude rose to its highest level since 2014 in New York as the drop in U.S. inventories reported by an industry group helped to sustain a rally spurred by geopolitical risks.

Alex Longley | Bloomberg News
April 18, 2018
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, TCA

New Hampshire Self-Driving Vehicle Legislation Faces Speed Bumps

A bill that would allow companies to road-test self-driving vehicles in New Hampshire may be facing some speed bumps.

Shawne K. Wickham | The New Hampshire Union Leader
April 18, 2018
Business, Technology, Logistics

Mayor Eric Garcetti Says SpaceX to Build New Rocket in Port of Los Angeles

SpaceX has chosen to manufacture its planned big, new rocket in the Port of Los Angeles, Mayor Eric Garcetti announced April 16 in his annual state of the city speech.

John Antczak | Associated Press
April 17, 2018
Government, Technology

FHWA Audits Utah DOT National Environmental Policy Act Compliance

Consistent communication between managers and staff members could benefit the Utah Department of Transportation as it executes National Environmental Policy Act responsibilities, according to a recent federal audit.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
April 17, 2018
Government, Technology, Safety

Virginia Tech Vehicle Test Track System to Include Rural Road Simulation

Virginia Tech Transportation Institute is in the midst of a major expansion of its vehicle test track system in Blacksburg, Va., as it works to complete this fall a simulated rural road system covering 120 acres.

April 17, 2018
Technology, Safety

Core Group of Distracted Drivers Reduces Road Safety

April is Distracted Driving Awareness month, and several new studies show the problem is getting worse.

Burney Simpson | Staff Reporter
April 17, 2018
Government, Business, Technology

Rhode Island Truck Tolls Delayed Until Late May

Rhode Island’s truck tolls have been postponed once again, this time until at least late May, a delay that is expected to cost $20 million in lost revenue.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
April 16, 2018
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Capitol Agenda for the Week of April 16: Road to NTDC

The journey to crown this year’s top truck driver is officially underway. Elite truckers passionate about safety are focusing their talents at their state truck driving championships for a chance to qualify for the National Truck Driving Championships.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
April 16, 2018