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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, Equipment

US Issues Final ELD Rule

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration last week announced its long-awaited final rule that will require carriers to use electronic logging devices to record drivers’ hours of service.

December 14, 2015
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment

ELD VIDEO: ATA's Rob Abbott, Megan Bush Provide Overview

ATA safety policy experts Rob Abbott and Megan Bush explain the key components of the new electronic logging device rule mandated by FMCSA on Dec. 10 in this three-minute video.

December 11, 2015
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment

ELD Rule to Boost Technology Adoption

The federal rule requiring carriers to use electronic logging devices will dramatically accelerate the industry’s adoption of onboard technology, resulting in a market where some carriers will focus only on basic compliance while others will look for additional features to improve efficiency, suppliers and analysts said.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
December 11, 2015
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment

FMCSA Announces Final ELD Rule

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration on Dec. 10 announced its long-awaited final rule requiring that interstate drivers use electronic recording devices intended to enforce hours-of-service regulations, and reduce driver fatigue and paperwork for motor carriers and drivers.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
December 10, 2015
Business, Technology, Equipment

Omnitracs to Offer Drivewyze Weigh-Station Bypass on MCP Units

Omnitracs said it will soon offer weigh-station bypass services from Drivewyze Inc. on its mobile computing platforms.

December 2, 2015
Technology, Business

Volvo Promises ‘Epic’ Truck Test Video

Volvo Trucks announced that it will debut a new video in its Live Test series Dec. 3 that should be on par with its “Epic Split” YouTube video that has been viewed 81 million times.

December 2, 2015
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment

Publication of Final ELD Rule Delayed Again

Federal regulators have failed to meet their projected Nov. 30 date for publication of the long-awaited final rule mandating the use of electronic logging devices.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
November 30, 2015
Business, Technology

Amazon Unveils Unmanned Package Delivery Drones

Amazon has unveiled what its unmanned drones for package delivery would look like with a video launched on Nov. 29 on the prototype of technology it announced two years ago.

Barani Krishnan | Reuters
November 30, 2015
Business, Technology, Government

US Capitol Christmas Tree Completes Journey From Alaska, Will Be Lit Dec. 2

Lynden Transport driver John Schank has completed his 3,000-mile delivery of the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree, which will be lit Dec. 2 by Speaker of the House Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) at 5 p.m. EST.

November 30, 2015
Business, Technology

LiveOnWeb Video: The Technology Factor, With Tom McLeod

As founder of McLeod Software 30 years ago, President and CEO Tom McLeod has helped develop many of the transportation management advancements that has allowed trucking companies to operate more efficiently. Watch TT's interview with him that was part of LiveOnWeb's series on The Future of Trucking.

November 20, 2015