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.
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.
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, 2015ELD 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.
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.
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, 2015Volvo 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, 2015Publication 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.
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.
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, 2015LiveOnWeb 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