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.
Faulty Directions to Fairbanks International Airport Disabled by Apple
Faulty driving directions to Fairbanks, Alaska International Airport have been disabled by Apple after two people drove onto a runway, the Associated Press reported.
September 27, 2013Orbcomm to Provide Trailer Tracking for Ryder
Equipment-leasing provider Ryder System Inc. has selected Orbcomm Inc. to provide a trailer-tracking system for its fleet of more than 30,000 dry van, refrigerated and flatbed trailers, the technology vendor recently announced.
September 23, 2013Omnitracs Introduces Android Proof-of-Delivery App
Omnitracs Inc. said it has launched a Android application for truck drivers to complete the proof-of-delivery outside of the truck on a smart phone.
September 23, 2013TMW Announces Partnerships with XRS, MacroPoint
TMW Systems Inc. said its TMWSuite transportation-management software now can work with software systems produced by XRS Corp. and MacroPoint.
September 23, 2013DTNA Unveils In-Cab Tablet, Communications Package
DETROIT — Daimler Trucks North America announced a pair of significant expansions in its telematics offerings here, unveiling the first factory-installed computer tablet for its trucks and a new communications package to seamlessly provide services over that tablet.
September 23, 2013Qualcomm’s $800 Mln. Sale of Omnitracs On Track for Nov. 1 Close, Executive Says
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — An executive with Omnitracs Inc. said the planned $800 million sale of the company by Qualcomm Inc. to Vista Equity Partners appears on track to be completed by Nov. 1.
September 23, 2013McLeod Software Updates Flagship Products
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — McLeod Software rolled out new versions of its flagship LoadMaster and PowerBroker products, as well as other upgrades and integrations to help companies further automate operations and track performance.
September 23, 2013Court Approves Allied Sale to Jack Cooper
A U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Wilmington, Del., has approved the sale of most of Allied Systems Holdings’ operating assets to Jack Cooper Transport Co. as part of a $135 million deal that would consolidate the carhaul sector of trucking.
Cadec Hires Tom Flies as COO
Fleet-management technology provider Cadec Global Inc. said it has hired former Qualcomm Inc. and Xata Corp. executive, Tom Flies, as chief operating officer.
September 16, 2013FedEx’s McLean Named Champ at 2013 SuperTech Competition
PITTSBURGH — Mark McLean Jr. of FedEx Freight beat out 128 competitors to earn the title of Grand Champion at the 2013 SuperTech event.
September 16, 2013