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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.

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Carriers, Retailers Struggle to Absorb Costs From Free Shipping for Online Purchases

CORAL GABLES, Fla. — The surge in electronic commerce from customers who are seeking free delivery is taxing delivery companies and retailers alike, forcing them to figure out how to absorb the expense.

February 16, 2015
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SkyBitz, P.S.I. Collaborate on Tire Pressure Information Solution

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A remote asset-tracking and information-management service provider and a tire pressure systems firm have teamed up in what they’re calling a perfect marriage.

February 16, 2015
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Optronics Reveals New LED SuperLamp Technology

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Optronics International unveiled a new LED SuperLamp technology line of truck lights here that the company said boosts performance by re-engineering electrical components with chemical- and ultraviolet light-resistant coating.

February 15, 2015
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

FAA Proposes Opening Skies to Drones But Not For Delivering Packages

President Obama’s administration took the first step to opening the skies above the United States to widespread civilian drone flights while proposing strict limits on commercial operations, including the use of drones as a delivery vehicle.

February 15, 2015
Special CoverageBusinessTechnology

LiveOnWeb Video Preview: Taking Your Questions Now for Trucks and Tech Program

Send in your questions now — or come talk to us at booth 2335 at TMC — for our Feb. 25 LiveOnWeb show focused on trucks and technology. Watch our one-minute video preview that tees up our planned discussions of ELDs and tech consolidation.

February 13, 2015
BusinessTechnology

Knight Transportation Selects Zonar Tablet to Modernize Operations

Knight Transportation has selected the Zonar 2020 mobile tablet to help modernize its operations.

February 13, 2015
BusinessTechnology

Maxwell Technologies Signs Purkeys as Distributor of Engine Start Module

Maxwell Technologies announced that it has signed an agreement with Purkeys, an electrical systems provider for the trucking industry, for distribution of Maxwell’s ultracapacitor-based engine start module product line.

February 11, 2015
BusinessTechnology

Omnitracs Aims to Increase Collaboration Among Its Business Units

DALLAS — Omnitracs and its expanding collection of trucking technology businesses will move forward as “one team,” collaborating on product development to help trucking firms improve their operations, the company’s chief executive said.

February 10, 2015
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Sen. Bernie Sanders: Fund Infrastructure Through Tax Reform

WASHINGTON — Revenue that would come from an overhaul of the country’s tax system should go toward rehabilitating the country’s aging infrastructure, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) said at a high-profile chat at the Brookings Institution on Feb. 9.

February 9, 2015
BusinessTechnology

Rand McNally Introduces Multipurpose Tablet for Drivers

Rand McNally has launched a versatile new Android tablet that combines the company’s truck-navigation software with mobile applications for both business and personal uses.

February 9, 2015