Technology

The Texas Department of Transportation said it has introduced a warning system that utilizes sensors and electronic signage to reduce work-zone collisions.

American Trucking Associations said it has redesigned and updated its website as part of an effort to bolster its image.

Qualcomm Inc. said the division that includes its truck technology business broke even in the company’s fiscal second quarter.

Where is trailer No. 49343? How long has it been there? Is it loaded or empty? When was the door last opened? If it’s a refrigerated trailer, what’s the current temperature inside? Is the reefer unit about to run out of fuel?

The Montana Department of Transportation increased truck violation detection through the use of in-station cameras to electronically screen trucks, according to technology provider Help Inc.

Our industry must adjust to major changes in government regulations. We know that changes are coming, but it’s still not clear precisely when they will go into effect, nor do we know exactly what the changes will be.

Package delivery has become an information business, with technology creating greater visibility into the supply chain, allowing fleets to become more efficient, decrease ground transit times and provide near real-time tracking for shippers and receivers, according to interviews with several service providers.

MONTREAL — Transportation management software provider McLeod Software said it is offering all its products in Canada for the first time.

The broker/3PL is filling an unmet need, and that is, they provide simplicity, speed and convenience. It’s not too far-fetched to think that progressive LTL carriers can provide this unmet need, but they first have to understand what the customer wants and how to fulfill it.

FedEx Custom Critical said it is launching a new monitoring system called ShipmentWatch, which enables it to monitor a package’s location, temperature, light exposure and humidity.