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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.

Business, Technology

Transportation Data Source Announces Carrier On-Boarding Product

Transportation Data Source, a provider of motor-carrier information services, has announced a product that gives freight brokers an automated evaluation and approval process for third-party carriers.

September 28, 2015
Business, Technology

CarrierWeb Introduces Android and Mobile Products

CarrierWeb has introduced new Android-based options for its CarrierMate line of telematics systems to offer expanded capabilities and greater functionality outside the cab.

September 28, 2015
Business, Government, Safety, Technology, Fuel, Autonomous

EPA Official Says GHG Final Rule on Track to Be Published During 2nd Quarter of 2016

ORLANDO, Fla. — An Environmental Protection Agency official said the federal government remains on track to issue a final rule during the second quarter of 2016 that will further tighten the trucking industry’s greenhouse-gas emissions.

Neil Abt | Editorial Director
September 28, 2015
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Senate Panel to Examine Pipeline Safety Sept. 29

A Senate subcommittee has scheduled a hearing to examine the management and safety of the country’s intricate pipeline system.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
September 25, 2015
Business, Technology, Logistics

A Critical Examination: What is the Path Towards Gaining 100% Visibility on Every Brokered Load?

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September 24, 2015
Business, Technology

Orders for Business Equipment Stall After Two-Month Gain

The momentum in orders for business equipment stalled in August after gains the prior two months as U.S. investment took a breather amid volatility in financial markets and concerns that global growth is slowing.

September 24, 2015
Business, Fuel, Technology, Government

Volkswagen Scandal Harkens Back to Truck Engine Makers’ 1998 Battle With EPA

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said Volkswagen cheated on air-pollution rules for its diesel cars with a defeat device, reminiscent of 1998 when heavy-duty truck manufacturers were doing the same thing.

September 22, 2015
Business, Technology, Equipment

Help, Drivewyze Add Electronic Prescreening Sites

Heavy-duty truck electronic prescreening and clearance networks Help Inc., which relies on transponders, and Drivewyze Inc., which uses mobile devices, announced additional sites across the country.

September 22, 2015
Business, Technology

Replay: LiveOnWeb on Top 50 Global Freight Carriers

Transport Topics is set to unveil a new addition to its Top 100/Top 50 franchise on Sept. 21: The Top 50 Global Freight Carriers. We previewed that list in a LiveOnWeb program with special guests Sept. 16; watch the replay.

September 17, 2015
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment

ELD Final Rule Delayed Another Month, FMCSA Says

The long-awaited final rule mandating the use of electronic logging devices has been delayed another month, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration said Sept. 16.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
September 16, 2015