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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

Understanding Blockchain

Blockchain is one of those concepts people often say they need to get their heads around. So what, exactly, is it?

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
February 12, 2018
Technology, Equipment, Fuel

ELD Mandate Presents Opportunity to Boost Fuel Efficiency, Technology Vendors Say

Complying with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s electronic logging device mandate may create new expenses for new adopters of the technology, but the devices also could generate fuel savings for carriers depending on the type of system they deploy and how they use the data.

Mindy Long | Special to Transport Topics
February 12, 2018
Business, Technology, Logistics

Blockchain for Trucking

Freight contracts, document transfers, food safety, driver security, parts management and asset tracking are among the many elements of the trucking business that could become easier and more secure through new applications built around the shared digital ledger called blockchain.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
February 12, 2018
Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Fuel Economy in Focus

For many fleets, onboard telematics has become an indispensable tool in the never-ending quest to improve fuel economy.

Mindy Long | Special to Transport Topics
February 12, 2018
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment

Tire Inflation System Suppliers React to Regulatory Reversal

While the market for automatic tire inflation systems has grown tremendously from its beginnings about 25 years ago, one regulatory factor that was expected to be a boon for adoption is now in limbo.

Evan Lockridge | Special to Transport Topics
February 12, 2018
Business, Technology, Equipment

Automatic Inflation Tech Expands to Tractor Tires

Systems that monitor tire pressure and automatically add air when needed have been available in trucking for more than 20 years. But the use of these automatic tire inflation systems, or ATIS, has been limited because they have only been able to service the tires on trailers. Now, that’s ­finally changing.

Evan Lockridge | Special to Transport Topics
February 12, 2018
Business, Technology, Logistics

Blockchain’s Promise for Trucking

The next phase in the evolution of freight transportation may very well be blockchain, a shared digital ledger that could increase the speed and accuracy of many kinds of transactions

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
February 12, 2018
Government, Business, Technology

FCC’s Vote to Kill Net Neutrality Endangers Free and Open Internet

While most Americans were rushing around in December, grabbing last-minute gifts for the holidays, the Federal Communications Commission voted to drive a stake in the heart of the free and open internet. In a majority vote, the agency killed net neutrality — a policy that has prevented your regional internet service provider from becoming the gatekeeper between you and all the internet has to offer.

Joe Dysart | Webology 101
February 12, 2018
Business, Technology

LiveOnWeb Preview: Mega Trends in Trucking Technology

Jack Legler, Technical Director for ATA's Technology & Maintenance Council, joins TT's Seth Clevenger to preview our Feb. 21 LiveOnWeb program, "Mega Trends in Trucking Technology." (Joseph Terry/Transport Topics)

February 9, 2018
Business, Technology

Thomas Fansler to Lead Trimble Division That Includes PeopleNet

Trimble has promoted Thomas Fansler to president of its global Transportation Mobility division, which includes PeopleNet and several other technology suppliers serving the trucking industry.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
February 9, 2018