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.
Cummins Develops New Urea System
Cummins Emission Solutions, a division of Cummins Inc., said it was in the advanced development stages of a new urea dosing system for the selective catalytic reduction systems used on most new heavy truck engines.
November 14, 2011IdleAir Offers Free Service at Two New Locations
IdleAir, which provides anti-idling equipment at truck stops, announced it is offering free service this month at two new locations in Georgia and Tennessee.
November 14, 2011Xata Reports Loss for Fiscal 4Q, Year
Xata Corp. reported a fiscal fourth quarter loss of $1.6 million, or 15 cents per share, compared to a profit of $100,000, or breakeven per share, a year ago.
November 7, 2011Qualcomm Reports Higher Profits for 4Q, Year
Qualcomm Inc. said its fiscal fourth-quarter net income rose 22% to $1.06 billion, or 62 cents per share, from $865 million, or 53 cents, a year ago.
November 7, 2011Kenworth Says Tech Advances Boost Market Share
MOUNT VERNON, Wash. — Truck research conducted here has helped boost Kenworth Truck Co. sales by more than 90% this year, and ongoing demonstrations for fleets could maintain the trend into next year, the company’s general manager said of activities at the Paccar Technical Center.
November 7, 2011UPS Freight Adds Online Notifications for LTL Pickups
UPS Freight last week unveiled new less-than-truckload pickup features for shippers and their customers that are meant to enhance service.
November 7, 2011Website Gives Fleets Information on Environmental Rules
A recently launched website, the Transportation Environmental Resource Center, aims to provide a wide range of information on environmental regulations for trucking companies.
November 7, 2011Intermec Swings to 3Q Profit
Supply chain technology firm Intermec Inc. said it posted third-quarter earnings of $700,000, or 1 cent per share, compared with a loss of $6.9 million, or 11 cents, a year ago.
November 4, 2011New Trailer Tools Save Fuel, Raise Productivity, Firms Say
GRAPEVINE, Texas — Enhancements to trailer productivity were spotlighted recently as suppliers offered several approaches to fleets for improving productivity by either lowering fuel costs or increasing payloads.
October 31, 2011Prophesy Transportation Debuts Fuel Card Module
Trucking and logistics software provider Prophesy Transportation Solutions announced the release of its Advanced Fuel Card Manager module for DispatchSeries.
October 31, 2011