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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.

Government, Business, Technology, Equipment

FMCSA Sends ELD Rules to OMB

The White House Office of Management and Budget is in possession of FMCSA’s electronic logging device and prohibition of coercion rules, and soon will begin its review of them, usually the last step before official publication.

July 30, 2015
Business, Fuel, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Agility CEO Engle Stepping Down for Position at General Motors

Agility Fuel Systems CEO Barry Engle will leave his post for an executive vice president position with General Motors, the natural-gas fuel systems manufacturer said July 28.

July 29, 2015
Government, Business, Safety, Technology

Amazon Envisions Distinct Drone Zones for Future Delivery Fleet

The first wave of long-range commercial drones should be allowed to operate in a narrow, low-altitude band and must agree to be tracked, according to Amazon.com Inc.’s vision of the future.

July 28, 2015
Business, Technology

SkyBitz Debuts All-In-One Product to Track Trailers and Cargo Status

SkyBitz has launched a product that combines its trailer tracking device and cargo sensor in a package designed to streamline installation.

July 28, 2015
Business, Technology

Stoneridge, Orlaco Create Alliance for Mirror Systems

Trucking supplier Stoneridge and Orlaco BV, a maker of vehicle camera systems, announced an alliance to develop, make and sell electronic mirror replacement systems for commercial and off-road vehicles.

July 24, 2015
Business, Technology

Self-Driving Trucks Worry Canadian Oil Field Drivers as Market Slumps

Truck driver Craig Huzulak is unemployed after losing his job four times since December — the new normal in a Canadian oil patch still reeling from a downturn.

Rebecca Penty | Bloomberg News
July 23, 2015
Business, Fuel, Equipment, Safety, Government, Technology

OEMs Expand Air Disc Brake Offerings; Cost, Maintenance Concerns Slow Adoption

After years of accounting for just a single-digit share of the heavy-truck brake market, air disc brakes are enjoying double-digit growth, and suppliers are optimistically predicting the systems will capture a quarter of the foundations brake market within a few years.

Jim Galligan | Special to Transport Topics
July 20, 2015
Business, Technology

Video: First FAA-Approved Drone Delivery

In what was being called "a Kitty Hawk moment," a secluded health clinic in rural Virginia received medicine from the first government-approved drone delivery July 17.

July 17, 2015
Business, Technology

Video: Transplace's Ben Cubitt Offers Tips for Shipper-Fleet Relationships

What can shippers do to make themselves more appealing to motor carriers? Watch the full interview TT's Dan Bearth conducted with Transplace Senior Vice President of Consulting and Engineering Ben Cubitt for the answer.

July 17, 2015
Business, Technology

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, 2015