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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, Autonomous

Online Freight Firm Freightos Raises $25 Million in Funding

Freightos, an online marketplace for international shipping, said on March 29 that it raised $25 million in funding led by GE Ventures, bringing the company's total funding to date to $50 million.

Tova Cohen | Reuters
March 29, 2017
Business, Technology, Government, Logistics

Robots Are Slashing Wages and Worsening Pay Inequality

Robots have long been maligned for job-snatching. Now you can add depressing wages and promoting inequality to your list of automation-related grievances.

Jeanna Smialek | Bloomberg News
March 28, 2017
Business, Technology, Autonomous

Is Uber's Self-Driving Program Veering Off Track?

A self-driving car flipped on its side seems guaranteed to make humans think twice about riding with a robot.

Marco della Cava | USA Today
March 28, 2017
Government, Business, Technology

Capitol Agenda for the Week of March 28: Ports Call for Infrastructure Funding Too

Ports play a key role in freight transportation, delivering U.S. products to markets around the world. And just like bridges and roads, they are in need of infrastructure upgrades. Here's the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
March 28, 2017
Business, Technology, Autonomous

Uber to Suspend Autonomous Tests After Arizona Accident

Uber Technologies Inc. is suspending its self-driving car program after one of its autonomous vehicles was involved in a high-impact crash in Tempe, Arizona, the latest incident for a company reeling from multiple crises.

March 27, 2017
Business, Government, Safety, Autonomous, Logistics, Technology, Equipment

Tonnage Down 2.8% in February From Year Ago

Truck tonnage dropped 2.8% in February year-over-year, reversing January’s positive momentum, but American Trucking Associations’ chief economist maintains that freight activity remained strong considering February 2016 was a record-setting month.

Ari Ashe | Staff Reporter
March 27, 2017
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Bendix Promotes Safety Tech, Air Disc Brakes

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The rising adoption of active safety technology and air disc brakes is building a stronger foundation for the movement toward autonomous trucks, executives with Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems said here at the Mid-America Trucking Show.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
March 27, 2017
Government, Business, Technology

2017 MATS

TT reporters sit with industry executives and experts to discuss the state of the trucking industry at 2017 MATS.

March 25, 2017
Special Coverage, Business, Technology

Rand McNally Introduces Next-Gen Navigation Device

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Rand McNally introduced its next-generation truck navigation device here at the Mid-America Trucking Show.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
March 23, 2017
Government, Business, Technology

Capitol Agenda for the Week of March 21: Bridges Aren't Making the Grade

The American Society of Civil Engineers gave the nation's bridges a grade of C+ in its quadrennial report card. ASCE's Tom Smith and ARTBA's Alison Black hope it doesn't take a disaster to get Congress to invest in infrastructure repairs. Watch separate video interviews, part of the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
March 21, 2017