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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.

Technology, Logistics

Drivers Share Mixed Views on Automated Trucks

As the trucking industry moves toward more advanced automated driving technologies, drivers are viewing this trend with a mixture of optimism and trepidation.

Mindy Long | Special to Transport Topics
June 16, 2017
Technology, Autonomous

Automated Driving Puts Added Emphasis on Cybersecurity for Connected Trucks

As commercial trucks become increasingly connected to the internet, concerns about vehicle cybersecurity are growing, particularly with the trucking industry continuing its push toward more advanced automated driving systems.

Stephen Bennett | Special to Transport Topics
June 16, 2017
Technology, Autonomous

Regulatory Framework for Automation Begins to Emerge

As truck makers and tech companies continue to develop automated driving systems for commercial trucks, the federal government is taking early steps toward creating a regulatory framework for this technology.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
June 16, 2017
Government, Business, Technology, Autonomous

Replay: LiveOnWeb's 'The Race to Automated Driving'

Today's LiveOnWeb program gets you up to speed on the latest developments in automated driving technologies for commercial trucks. Our guests were ATA President and CEO Chris Spear and consultant Richard Bishop. TT's Seth Clevenger hosts. Watch the replay.

June 15, 2017
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

Human Drivers Are Afraid to Hand the Wheel to Robots

Autonomous autos are advancing so rapidly that companies such as Uber Technologies Inc. and Alphabet Inc.’s Waymo are beginning to offer robot rides to everyday consumers. But it turns out the traveling public may not be ready.

Keith Naughton | Bloomberg News
June 15, 2017
Technology, Autonomous

The Race to Automated Driving

TT's Seth Clevenger is joined by ATA President and CEO Chris Spear and consultant Richard Bishop to address the progress toward autonomous driving -- how soon will it become a reality and in what form?

June 14, 2017
Government, Technology, Equipment, Autonomous

Senators Preview Self-Driving Legislation

Legislation pertaining to self-driving vehicles would need to prioritize safety, and promote innovation, senators crafting the measure announced ahead of a hearing on the matter.

June 13, 2017
Business, Technology, Autonomous

Uber CEO to Take Leave, Diminished Role After Workplace Scandals

Uber Technologies Inc. CEO Travis Kalanick told staff he plans to take a leave of absence, without disclosing a return date. The company will strip him of some duties and appoint an independent chair to limit his influence after a slew of scandals, according to an advance copy of a report prepared for the board.

Eric Newcomer | Bloomberg News
June 13, 2017
Government, Technology, Equipment

Supreme Court Denies Hearing on ELD Lawsuit

The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association’s request for a rejection of a federal rule requiring electronic logging devices will not be heard by the Supreme Court, the court announced on June 12.

June 12, 2017
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment

Trump, Chao Make Pitches to Revitalize Infrastructure

With support from Congress, critical freight routes and structurally deficient bridges would be repaired and modernized under the Trump administration’s $1 trillion, 10-year infrastructure funding plan, the president and his lead transportation adviser argued last week.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
June 12, 2017