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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.

BusinessTechnologyEquipment

DTNA’s New Tools to Aid With Electrical Configurations in Freightliner Trucks

Daimler Trucks North America has developed a custom hardware and electronics tool to streamline the vocational customization process for truck equipment makers and dealers, according to the company.

November 18, 2019
BusinessTechnology

Zonar to Assist With Technology Grants

Fleet management services provider Zonar announced a grant assistance program to help fleets identify, secure, apply for and manage grant funding to enhance the safety, performance and success of their fleets.

November 18, 2019
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyTop 50

Netherlands Takes Tech-Forward Approach to Transporting Freight by Land, Sea and Air

This small country is a big player on the freight scene and is considered one of the most prominent logistics hubs for products entering and exiting the European Union.

November 18, 2019
Technology

The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Content Management

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and systems interoperability has had a tremendous impact in the back office. This whitepaper explores how AI can be used to make data-related decisions in back-office systems to positively impact a transportation provider’s bottom line.

November 18, 2019
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyFuel

California Sues Trump EPA in Fight Over Green Auto Rules

California sued the Trump administration for rescinding an Obama-era waiver that allows the state to require sales of electric vehicles and set stricter auto-emissions standards than the federal government.

November 15, 2019
BusinessTechnologyLogistics

Next Trucking to Expand App With Drayage Loads

Digital freight broker Next Trucking announced it concluded a beta program that allowed qualified independent owner-operators and small-fleet drivers to access port loads directly through Next’s mobile app.

November 15, 2019
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Uber Freight Subsidizes Geotab ELDs

Uber Freight has partnered with fleet-management services provider Geotab to offer small carriers electronic logging devices and one year of service.

November 15, 2019
BusinessTechnologyFuelAutonomous

VW Challenges Rivals With $66 Billion Splurge for Electric Era

Volkswagen AG will ramp up spending on electric vehicles and automated driving by 36% as the world’s largest automaker challenges rivals to keep pace with an aggressive shift into the post-combustion era.

November 15, 2019
BusinessTechnologySafety

Options Abound for Elevating Drivers’ Health and Wellness

There is a wellness movement on the rise aimed at improving the health of truckers, though the challenge remains to educate and motivate.

November 15, 2019
BusinessTechnologyFuelAutonomous

Ford Puts Iconic Mustang Name on First Electric Crossover

Ford Motor Co., which pioneered the racy pony-car body style 55 years ago, will use the Mustang name and insignia on an electric crossover utility vehicle coming next year.

November 15, 2019