Replay: LiveOnWeb Focus on 2015 Top 100 For-Hire Carriers, Capacity Issue
Watch the replay of our July 15 LiveOnWeb program dedicated to an analysis of the 2015 Transport Topics Top 100 For-Hire Carriers rankings and a discussion of capacity issues.
July 15, 2015Swiss Post to Start Testing Delivery Drones
Switzerland’s postal service will begin testing the commercial use of drones to deliver packages.
July 10, 2015New World Van Lines Deploys Rand McNally HD100 Devices
New World Van Lines is equipping its fleet of household moving trucks with Rand McNally’s HD 100 devices, the companies said in a joint announcement.
July 10, 2015McLeod Adds Integration With LoadDex
McLeod Software said its freight brokerage management system, PowerBroker, now integrates with Logistical Labs’ pricing platform, LoadDex.
July 9, 2015Permits for Drones Soar Even as FAA Develops Rules
The Federal Aviation Administration is issuing permits for the commercial use of drones at a rate of about 250 a month as it tries to meet the growing demand for unmanned aircraft while it develops rules for their use.
July 8, 2015Federal Standards Needed for Autonomous Technology to Excel, Volvo Executive Says
WASHINGTON — For autonomous driving technologies to continue to advance, lawmakers will have to approve federal standards that address various regulations at the state level, a Volvo executive told a Senate transportation panel on July 7.
July 7, 2015Colorado DOT Tests Traffic Blimp
The Colorado Department of Transportation conducted a three-day evaluation of a helium-filled blimp to monitor traffic.
July 6, 2015Hirschmann, Inthinc Partner to Launch Mobile Technology Platform
Hirschmann Solutions, a supplier of antenna and transceiver systems, has partnered with telematics service provider Inthinc to launch a new mobile technology platform.
July 2, 2015Marathon Data Systems Acquires Foxtrax, Changes Name to WorkWave
Marathon Data Systems, a provider of fleet and field-service management technology, has acquired fleet-tracking firm Foxtrax GPS for an undisclosed sum.
July 2, 2015Garmin Launches Truck Navigation Device With Built-In Camera
Garmin International Inc. is launching a trucking navigation device with a built-in dash camera.
June 29, 2015