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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.
Federal Advisory Panel Studying EOBRs Wrestles With Safeguarding Data Privacy
A federal advisory committee studying electronic onboard recorders did not reach a consensus on the best way to transmit hours-of-service data from the truck cab to roadside inspectors, but did offer recommendations on items including safeguarding carrier and driver privacy.
January 9, 2012iTECH: Technology Firms ‘Harvest’ Data for New Software
Data amassed for safety and maintenance applications are being repurposed in software that can help fleets improve driver performance and bottom-line results, according to technology developers and transportation company officials.
January 4, 2012Execs Say Cross-Docking Can Help Build Business
iTech: Broadband Telephoning:It's OK Now
iTech: Making Choices in In-Cab Technology
iTECH: Insurers Are Not Swayed by Safety Devices
An ever-increasing number of fleets today are investing significant capital to outfit their trucks with the latest safety technology to reduce accidents that harm people and disrupt freight operations.
December 27, 2011EOBR, HOS Issues Posed Big Challenges to Trucking Technology Service Providers
By far, the biggest issues telematics device makers faced in 2011 were the wrangling over a final rule on electronic onboard recorders and potential changes to hours of service.
December 19, 2011Robocom Buys Wright Business Solutions
Supply chain software maker Robocom Systems International announced it acquired Wright Business Solutions. No terms were disclosed.
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