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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.

Technology, Business

Volvo Promises ‘Epic’ Truck Test Video

Volvo Trucks announced that it will debut a new video in its Live Test series Dec. 3 that should be on par with its “Epic Split” YouTube video that has been viewed 81 million times.

December 2, 2015
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment

Publication of Final ELD Rule Delayed Again

Federal regulators have failed to meet their projected Nov. 30 date for publication of the long-awaited final rule mandating the use of electronic logging devices.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
November 30, 2015
Business, Technology

Amazon Unveils Unmanned Package Delivery Drones

Amazon has unveiled what its unmanned drones for package delivery would look like with a video launched on Nov. 29 on the prototype of technology it announced two years ago.

Barani Krishnan | Reuters
November 30, 2015
Business, Technology, Government

US Capitol Christmas Tree Completes Journey From Alaska, Will Be Lit Dec. 2

Lynden Transport driver John Schank has completed his 3,000-mile delivery of the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree, which will be lit Dec. 2 by Speaker of the House Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) at 5 p.m. EST.

November 30, 2015
Business, Technology

LiveOnWeb Video: The Technology Factor, With Tom McLeod

As founder of McLeod Software 30 years ago, President and CEO Tom McLeod has helped develop many of the transportation management advancements that has allowed trucking companies to operate more efficiently. Watch TT's interview with him that was part of LiveOnWeb's series on The Future of Trucking.

November 20, 2015
Business, Technology

LiveOnWeb Video: The Technology Factor, With Daimler's Derek Rotz

As Director, Advanced Engineering for Daimler Trucks North America, Derek Rotz plays an integral role in the evolution of trucks that are more efficient and more capable of assisting the driver. Watch TT's interview with him that was part of LiveOnWeb's series on The Future of Trucking.

November 20, 2015
Business, Technology

Google, Amazon Ramp Up Express Shipping in Southern California

The fight for online shoppers is heating up in Southern California, with Google expanding next-day delivery and Amazon.com Inc. broadening its same-day service options as the holiday shopping season gets under way.

November 20, 2015
Business, Technology

LiveOnWeb Video: The Future of Trucking's Technology Factor

Part II of our series on LiveOnWeb: The Future of Trucking is now available as a replay. This episode is titled “The Technology Factor,” and looks at recent advancements as well as upcoming developments that are intended to bring more efficiencies to the industry.

November 18, 2015
Business, Technology

Trucker Path Adds Load-Finding App

Technology provider Trucker Path has unveiled an app intended to give users fast access to available loads.

November 17, 2015
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Kentucky Adding Tolls, Joins E-ZPass System

Kentucky hasn’t had a tolled road in 69 years, but that will change in a big way in 2016.

David Elfin | Staff Reporter
November 17, 2015