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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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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, 2012
BusinessTechnology

iTECH: 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, 2012
BusinessTechnology

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, 2011
BusinessTechnology

EOBR, 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, 2011
BusinessTechnology

Robocom Buys Wright Business Solutions

Supply chain software maker Robocom Systems International announced it acquired Wright Business Solutions. No terms were disclosed.

December 19, 2011