LiveOnWeb Video: The Technology Factor, With Daimler's Derek Rotz
As Director, Advanced Engineering for Daimler Trucks North America, Derek Rotz plays an integral role in the evolution of trucks that are more efficient and more capable of assisting the driver. Watch TT's interview with him that was part of LiveOnWeb's series on The Future of Trucking.
November 20, 2015Google, Amazon Ramp Up Express Shipping in Southern California
The fight for online shoppers is heating up in Southern California, with Google expanding next-day delivery and Amazon.com Inc. broadening its same-day service options as the holiday shopping season gets under way.
November 20, 2015LiveOnWeb Video: The Future of Trucking's Technology Factor
Part II of our series on LiveOnWeb: The Future of Trucking is now available as a replay. This episode is titled “The Technology Factor,” and looks at recent advancements as well as upcoming developments that are intended to bring more efficiencies to the industry.
November 18, 2015Trucker Path Adds Load-Finding App
Technology provider Trucker Path has unveiled an app intended to give users fast access to available loads.
November 17, 2015Kentucky Adding Tolls, Joins E-ZPass System
Kentucky hasn’t had a tolled road in 69 years, but that will change in a big way in 2016.
November 17, 2015Trailer Tracking Helps Carriers Manage Regulatory Requirements
Whether carriers are preparing to meet the final requirements of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Food Safety Modernization Act to comply with size regulations in states, technology providers said tracking technology can help operators comply with those regulatory requirements.
November 16, 2015‘Where’s My Freight?’
Today’s tracking technology allows users to monitor the movement of goods from the time they leave the manufacturer to the final unloading, eliminating black holes that once existed within the system, particularly within the handoff points as loads changed hands.
November 16, 2015Research to Begin on Pothole-Fixing Drones
A drone that can inspect roads and repair potholes autonomously is one of the goals of a recent university grant awarded with the vision of creating self-repairing cities.
November 6, 2015SkyBitz Launches Trailer-Detention Management System
Asset tracking provider SkyBitz has launched a service designed to help fleets better monitor trailer detention time to improve utilization and driver satisfaction.
November 5, 2015Kenco Tests Use of Drones for Yard Management
Kenco, a Chattanooga, Tennessee-based logistics firm, said it is exploring the use of drones to manage its warehouse and yard operations.
November 4, 2015