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.
iTECH: Fleets Increase Payments With Warranty Software Rich
When Asif Rizvi, vice president of maintenance at Crete Carrier Corp., switched to a warranty software management program last year, he not only cut his time to file a claim to a day and a half from several weeks, but he also increased the amount of warranty payments he was able to capture. Now, he expects to see payments increase 80% to 85% in the current fiscal year.
August 26, 2013PeopleNet to Combine Software Offerings to Present a ‘Precision Mobility Platform’
SAN ANTONIO — PeopleNet Communications Corp. unveiled what it said will be the next steps in the evolution of its mobile technology and fleet-management software, including support for 4G wireless service, cloud-based data processing and a greater role for predictive analytics.
August 26, 2013Qualcomm Sells Trucking Tech Segment for $800 Million
Wireless technology firm Qualcomm Inc. said it has sold its transportation and logistics business, Omnitracs, to Vista Equity Partners for $800 million.
August 23, 2013XRS, Samsung Collaborate on Dedicated Device for Trucking Industry
XRS said Monday it is working with Samsung to develop an integrated mobile device and software package designed for the trucking industry.
August 19, 2013iTECH: Yard Management Systems Enable Carriers to Raise Their Trailer Productivity
Yard-management systems at large manufacturing plants, distribution centers or retailers’ warehouses can benefit the motor carriers serving those facilities by returning trailers to service quickly, improving overall equipment utilization and fleet productivity, users and vendors of yard systems said.
August 19, 2013XRS Reports Third-Quarter Profit
XRS Corp. on Thursday reported a profit for its fiscal third quarter compared with a loss a year ago.
August 8, 2013J.J. Keller to Supply Mercer Transportation with EOBRs
J.J. Keller & Associates Inc. said it has been selected to supply Mercer Transportation Co. with electronic onboard recording devices for its owner-operator fleet.
August 6, 2013Con-way Adds Safety Technology to New Tractors
Con-way Truckload said it is investing $2 million in safety technology for all of its new tractors in 2013.
August 5, 2013NTSB Calls for Connected Vehicle Technology
The National Transportation Safety Board is calling for all new vehicles to be equipped with connected vehicle technology that could allow them to automatically warn drivers about other vehicles at intersections.
Tolling Alliance Launching ‘Interoperability’ Hub
Beginning in September, the Alliance for Toll Interoperability will be enrolling toll agencies across North America in its new central collection system, a hub that founders said is the first step toward toll-system “interoperability.”
