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.
TruNorth Introduces App for Breakdown Claims Processing
Warranty programs provider TruNorth launched an app designed to help truckers get back on the road faster after a breakdown.
November 6, 2017How Many Warehouse Robots Does It Take to Fill a Grocery Order?
The U.K.’s biggest online grocer hit a milestone this year: Ocado Group put together an order of 50 items, including produce, meat and dairy, in five minutes.
Qualcomm Confirms Broadcom’s $100 Billion Buyout Offer
Qualcomm confirmed Nov. 6 that it received a buyout offer from Broadcom of $70 a share in cash and stock.
November 6, 2017Fontaine Offers Lightweight Steel Fifth Wheel
Fontaine Fifth Wheel now offers the Fontaine 6NWB, the lightest steel fifth wheel assembly in the industry, according to the company.
November 6, 2017Opinion: Emerging Evolution of Freight Brokerage
Freight and logistics always have depended on the human touch, but technology is getting smarter and many brokers wonder if their efforts will become unnecessary.
Ryder Adds Electric Trucks for Sale, Lease or Rent
Ryder System Inc. announced it has started to take delivery of 125 medium-duty all-electric panel vans for rent or lease, calling the vehicles the first of their kind in North America.
November 3, 2017SoCal Ports Approve Aggressive Air Quality Rules for Moving Cargo
The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach announced they have approved the 2017 Clean Air Action Plan Update that sets out aggressive clean air strategies for moving cargo through the nation’s busiest container port complex — which is on pace for the busiest year ever.
Judge Rules Otto Trucking No Longer a Co-Defendant With Uber in Waymo Case
Waymo was dealt a fresh setback in its fight with Uber Technologies Inc. with a series of unfavorable rulings ahead of a high-stakes trial next month over driverless technology.
Ryder Launches ELD Platform for Commercial Rental Customers
Ryder System has teamed with Geotab to launch the Ryder electronic logging device platform for commercial rental customers in North America.
November 2, 2017LG, Qualcomm Join Hands for Autonomous Driving
LG Electronics said it will work with Qualcomm to jointly research and develop autonomous driving technologies