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.
Navteq Will Add Red Lights to Speed-Camera Alert Sites
Navteq developed a red-light camera warning system that is being bundled into an existing speed-camera alert system, the company said.
June 15, 2009Opinion: Even on Foot, Trucking Is Risky Business
The overall health of the trucking industry is vital to our economy, but research shows it’s still plagued by higher death and injury rates than many other industries — and not just as the result of highway collisions. Truckers need to be as careful on foot as they are behind the wheel.
June 9, 2009GAO Urges Speedier GPS System Upgrade
The accuracy of the Global Positioning System could be compromised as early as next year if the U.S. Air Force cannot meet an ambitious schedule for space and ground infrastructure deployment, according to a new report from the Government Accountability Office.
June 8, 2009Trucking Warms to Electronic Stability Systems
Despite the lack of a new, long-promised federal stopping-distance rule for heavy-duty trucks, brake companies are making — and original equipment manufacturers are offering — a growing array of electronic systems designed to help truckers stop faster and maintain more control.
June 8, 2009Bill Would Ban Tolling on Existing Highways
A bill to keep states from tolling existing roads in the National Highway System has been introduced in Congress by Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-Texas).
June 1, 2009Senate Bill Would Ban Tolls on National Highway System
Legislation introduced by Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-Texas) would ban the tolls on the National Highway System.
May 27, 2009Fleets See Longer Tire Life with Monitoring Systems
Trucking fleets and tire makers said increased use of tire-pressure monitoring systems and automatic inflation systems is saving lives and money.
May 25, 2009Fed Considered More Asset Purchases, Minutes Show
Federal Reserve officials said at their meeting last month that the Fed may need to boost its purchases of assets to secure a stronger economic recovery, though policymakers agreed to hold off on such a move.
May 20, 2009Volvo Backs Use of Longer, Heavier Trucks
BOSTON — Volvo Trucks joined the argument over allowing longer, heavier trucks on U.S. highways, saying Congress should allow them on the interstate system to relieve congestion, increase productivity, conserve fuel and cut greenhouse gas emissions.
May 18, 2009Penske Truck Leasing Hires CEI Group
Penske Truck Leasing Co. has retained accident management firm CEI Group to expand its capabilities for dealing with collision and claims repairs at its 16 North American collision repair centers, Penske said May 4.
May 12, 2009