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.
One-Third of Registered Trucks Equipped With Clean Diesel Technology, Study Shows
More than one-third of registered medium- and heavy-duty trucks are equipped with clean diesel engines, according to a recent study commissioned by the Diesel Technology Forum.
July 7, 2014Rand McNally Integrates Devices to Navistar’s Diagnostic System
Rand McNally said diagnostic code and fault code data provided by its mobile fleet-management devices will now integrate with Navistar’s remote diagnostics system, OnCommand.
June 26, 2014Rugged Handheld Provider Launches New Device
Rugged handheld provider Two Technologies has launched a new mobile device aimed at the over-the-road trucking market.
June 23, 2014Mobileye Plans Initial Public Offering
Collision-avoidance technology provider Mobileye N.V. has filed to raise up to $100 million through an initial public offering in the United States.
June 20, 2014ProSight Offers SmartDrive Video Safety with Insurance Package
ProSight Specialty Insurance is now offering to pay for its transportation customers to adopt video-based fleet safety technology through a new insurance package.
Schumer to Foxx: Step it Up on ELDs
U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) is calling on Transportation Sec. Anthony Foxx to speed up the rulemaking process that will put electronic logging devices on all trucks to help monitor hours of service compliance.
Accellos Updates Supply Chain Software
Accellos has updated its software to be compatible with Microsoft’s business database software, Dynamics AX 2012 R3, the supply chain-software company said.
June 16, 2014Aljex Integrates Carrier Onboarding Product
Aljex Software said it has integrated its cloud-based transportation management software with Carrier Registration System Plus, a carrier qualification and onboarding product from Registry Monitoring Insurance Services.
June 10, 2014England Van Lines to Retrofit Fleet With Stop-Start Tech
Moving company England Van Lines said it plans to retrofit its fleet with stop-start technology to allow drivers to coast through traffic lights without having to stop.
June 9, 2014Truck Platooning System Tested in Nevada
A system designed to platoon or connect trucks wirelessly to each other to reduce fuel consumption was tested in Nevada in front of state transportation officials, according to the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles.
June 6, 2014