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.
So. Cal. Ports to Require Emission Licenses for Trucks
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. — The president of the Long Beach Harbor Commission said a licensing system would be “up and running within five years” at his port and the neighboring Port of Los Angeles to ensure all trucks entering the facilities meet strict emission standards.
Ryder to Boost Dividend 3 Cents to 21 Cents a Share in March
Ryder System said Monday its board approved a 3-cent increase in its dividend, boosting the payout to 21 cents a share.
February 12, 2007Technology Briefs — Feb. 6 - Feb. 12
UniGroup Chooses TMW for Cellphone Communications • Corning Sees Growth in Diesel-Filters Unit • Xata’s First-Quarter Loss Narrows • Intermec Postpones 4Q Earnings Release
February 12, 2007Technology Briefs — Jan. 30 - Feb. 5
Analyst Says More Ethanol Won’t Stem Consumption • Extol to Provide Software to C.R. England • J.B. Hunt Chooses PAR System for Reefer Tracking
February 5, 2007SkyBitz, Stemco to Offer Mileage Readings for Trailer-Tracking System
Trailer-tracking technology maker SkyBitz Inc. and has teamed with Stemco LP to offer mileage readings in conjunction with real-time trailer tracking for commercial fleets and trailer leasing companies, the two said Monday.
February 5, 2007Ryder System’s Fourth-Quarter, Full-Year Income Rise
Ryder System’s fourth-quarter profit rose 12% to $65.8 million or $1.08 cents a share, from $58.8 million or 92 cents a year earlier.
February 2, 2007Saia Buys Wisconsin LTL Carrier for $2.5 Million
Less-than-truckload carrier Saia Inc. said Thursday it has acquired Wisconsin-based LTL company Madison Freight Systems for about $2.5 million.
February 1, 2007Landstar System’s Fourth-Quarter Income Declines
Truckload carrier Landstar System’s fourth-quarter net income fell to $28.7 million or 50 cents a share, from $41.8 million or 70 cents a year earlier.
February 1, 2007TMW President Says Slowdown Not Expected for ’07 Sales
The president of trucking software provider TMW Systems said he does not expect a slowdown in sales this year, even as some trucking companies face a downturn in demand for freight-hauling services.
E&MU: Coping With ’07 Emission Systems
The maintenance managers of two vehicle leasing companies expect few problems in their shops as the truck-operating industry shifts to the next generation of lower-emission diesel engines.
