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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.

Letters to the Editor, Government, Business, Technology, Equipment

Letters: Trucking’s Real Cost, Soaring Fuel Prices, Mexican EOBRs

It is evident to me that the bigger 3PLs are adding trucks to their array of services because there are fewer trucks on the road.

May 2, 2011
Business, Technology

Two Senators Call for Closer Review of Next-Generation Cellular Network

Two U.S. senators called for greater regulatory scrutiny of a proposed next-generation cellular network that, some critics contend, could interfere with or even block GPS signals.

April 25, 2011
Business, Government, Technology, Equipment

FMCSA Allows More Time for Comments on EOBRs

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is seeking additional public comment on its proposed electronic onboard recorders rule to ensure motor carriers do not use the technology to violate the privacy of truck drivers.

April 25, 2011
Business, Government, Technology, Equipment

Fleets Adopting Logging Systems Ahead of Mandate, Technology Equipment Vendors Say

CINCINNATI — Fleets are adopting electronic logging systems at a rapid pace in advance of a federal mandate, according to technology vendors and fleet executives.

April 25, 2011
Perspective, Business, Technology, Government

Opinion: Passing Through the Patent ‘Troll’ Booth

As technologies are implemented and improved in various industries, companies are at an increased risk of being sued for patent infringement. This is particularly true as federal or state regulators move to require companies to use electronic tracking or other technology.

April 22, 2011
Business, Technology

Qualcomm’s 2Q Profit Grows

Qualcomm Inc.’s profit gained 29% in the second quarter, it said.

April 21, 2011
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment

FMCSA Seeks Additional Comment on EOBR Rule

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is seeking additional public comment on its proposed mandatory electronic onboard recorders rule to help the agency ensure that motor carriers do not use the technology to harass or violate the privacy of truck drivers.

April 19, 2011
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment

NPTC Board Backs Electronic Logging

CINCINNATI — The National Private Truck Council’s board of directors voted to support a federal proposal to require use of electronic logging devices to monitor driver compliance with hours-of-service rules.

Daniel P. Bearth | Staff Writer
April 18, 2011
Business, Technology

iTECH: Solutions for Container Tracking

For fleets that never get near the water, maritime community jargon like “heavy metal,” “cans” and “boxes” could easily be mistaken for slang terms for a music style, headphones, or minivan designs.

April 11, 2011
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment

ATA Endorses Electronic Logs to Check Driver Hours of Service

American Trucking Associations last week endorsed a federal proposal that trucking companies use electronic logging devices to monitor driver compliance with the hours-of-service rule.

April 11, 2011