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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.

BusinessTechnology

AI-Powered Sales Coaching: Hands-Off Virtual Training

Increasing numbers of sales managers are turning over much of their sales training responsibilities to artificial-intelligence-powered sales coaching.

November 23, 2022
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentAutonomous

Catching a Glimpse of Trucking’s Future

The exhibit hall at American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference & Exhibition has long served as a showcase for the latest products and innovations in freight transportation. This year’s event, which ran Oct. 22-25 in San Diego, was no exception

November 23, 2022
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

The Path Toward Sustainable Trucking

Every day there are new articles about an organization announcing sustainability goals and often these objectives are no longer decades away. 

November 23, 2022
TechnologyLogisticsAutonomous

Experiment Shows AI in Connected Cars Eased Rush Hour Congestion

As millions of people travel the interstates this Thanksgiving, many will encounter patches of traffic at a standstill for no apparent reason — no construction or accident. Researchers say the problem is you.

November 23, 2022
BusinessTechnologySafety

Technology Can Help Deter Cargo Theft, Experts Say

DALLAS — Hidden GPS trackers installed with freight loads and mobile apps that transmit trip details to carriers are being deployed to deter a rise in fake businesses, stolen company identities and scam purchase orders that aim to help thieves steal cargo, experts said.

November 21, 2022
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Senate Bill Targets Catalytic Converters

Legislation targeting the theft and trafficking of catalytic converters was recently introduced in the U.S. Senate.

November 21, 2022
BusinessTechnologyLogistics

Karmak Acquires Truckmore to Bolster Digital Truck Dealer Services

Business management services provider Karmak Inc. on Nov. 16 announced the acquisition of truck dealer technology company Truckmore.

November 21, 2022
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuelTCA

GM Startup BrightDrop Projects $1 Billion in Revenue in 2023

BrightDrop, a General Motors Co. startup focused on offering electric delivery options, told investors Nov. 17 it’s on track to reach $1 billion in revenue in 2023.

November 18, 2022
BusinessTechnologyAutonomous

Isaac Instruments Invests in AI, Introduces Driver Mobile App

SAINT-BRUNO-de-MONTARVILLE, Quebec — Trucking telematics provider Isaac Instruments is investing in artificial intelligence and rolling out new products such as a driver mobile app to advance its mission to “simplify trucking.â€

November 17, 2022
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Applied Materials Forecast Indicates It’s Weathering Slowdown

Applied Materials Inc., the biggest maker of chip manufacturing equipment, gave a better-than-feared sales forecast for the current quarter as supply chain improvements help offset an economic slowdown.

November 17, 2022