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.
Carriers Looking to Hire Veterans Should Use Social Media, Expert Says
GRAPEVINE, Texas — If carriers desperate for drivers are looking to hire veterans, they had better use online sites and social media to find them, an outreach and media specialist said during a presentation at the annual Truckload Carrier Association’s convention here this week.
Omnitracs Announces Truck Technology Enhancements
Truck technology supplier Omnitracs announced several enhancements.at the 2014 Truckload Carriers Association annual convention.
March 24, 2014Umphress Becomes New TMC Chairman, Aims to Attract Additional Fleet Members
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Dan Umphress, the 2014-2015 chairman of the Technology & Maintenance Council, admits that he works only half-days.
March 24, 2014McLeod to Perform Benchmark Study of Carriers
McLeod Software said it will perform a benchmark study of carriers to give truckload carriers a better picture of their relative performance in several areas.
March 19, 2014FMCSA Issues E-Log Rule
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration published its long-awaited proposal that will require all interstate truck drivers to use electronic logging devices two years after the rule becomes final.
March 17, 2014Publication of ELD Proposal Is ‘Imminent,’ Ferro Says
Publication of the proposed rule requiring trucks to have electronic logging devices is “imminent,” Anne Ferro, head of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, told a House subcommittee hearing March 12.
GE Capital Fleet Services Announces Asset Tracking Service
GE Capital Fleet Services announced a product that allows fleet managers to track assets such as trailers and equipment in real time.
March 12, 2014Noregon Launches New Diagnostics Tool
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Noregon Systems announced it has launched a full-vehicle remote diagnostics tool.
March 12, 2014200,000 Trailer Tails Expected to be in Use by 2017
An estimated 200,000 trailers will be equipped with trailer-tail technology by 2017, according to manufacturer ATDynamics.
March 11, 2014TMC Launches Committee to Attract Technicians
NASHVILLE Tenn. — The Technology & Maintenance Council said it is launching a new effort to attract more technicians to the industry and improve their training.
March 10, 2014