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.
Ryder System Debuts Next-Gen RydeSmart
Ryder System said it has launched RydeSmart 3.0, the next generation of RydeSmart, its onboard telematics system.
February 6, 2012Arsenault Announces New CEO
Transportation software maker Arsenault announced that Jack Boetefuer is the company’s new CEO.
February 6, 2012Iteris Swings to Fiscal 3Q Profit
Iteris Inc., a provider of traffic management technology, said it posted a profit in its third fiscal quarter.
February 2, 2012McLeod, Skybitz Debut Software Upgrades
McLeod Software and SkyBitz Corp. have announced upgrades to their technology offerings.
January 30, 2012BAE, Caterpillar Team to Develop New Engine
BAE Systems has signed a 20-year agreement with Caterpillar to collaborate on a parallel hybrid electric engine for heavy-duty trucks.
January 30, 2012Southeastern Deploys DVIR Software
Less-than-truckload carrier Southeastern Freight Lines said it has completed a fleetwide deployment of Innovative Software Engineering’s electronic driver vehicle inspection reporting software.
January 30, 2012‘Plenty on Plate’ for FMCSA This Year, Ferro Says
WASHINGTON — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration will move forward with a host of developing rules and regulations regarding trucking this year, Administrator Anne Ferro said Tuesday.
Shorepower Adds Six Electrification Sites
Shorepower Technologies and Cascade Technologies, which provide truck stop electrification, said they are adding six locations in California and Oregon to expand availability of anti-idling equipment.
January 24, 2012Five Tech Companies Debut Software, Service Upgrades
Five technology companies have recently unveiled upgrades to their systems serving the trucking industry.
Companies Unveil GPS Enhancements
InthincTechnology Solutions, ALK Technologies and Mobileye NV recently announced new enhancements to their GPS products.
January 17, 2012