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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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Scout, Amazon’s Self-Driving Delivery Robot, Heads to California

Amazon said Aug. 6 that its six-wheeled self-driving robots, about the size of a smaller cooler, will begin delivering packages to customers in Irvine, Calif., after testing them in a suburb of Seattle earlier this year.

August 6, 2019
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafety

FRA Chief Ronald Batory: PTC Installment Is on Nearly 90% of Required Miles

The implementation of automatic braking systems on the country’s railroads was operational on nearly 90% of route miles required by law, Federal Railroad Administrator Ron Batory told a Senate panel July 31. The status of the implementation marked a 4% increase since the year’s first quarter.

August 2, 2019
Technology

Planning Your Move From AOBRDs to ELDs: 8 Key Considerations and 6 Critical Questions

By December, you must transition from AOBRDs to ELDs. It’s crucial that you allow enough runway to research options and plan carefully to get the best result. Use this guide to prepare your organization and set up a smooth transition.

August 2, 2019
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyFuel

EPA IG Finds Study Critical of Glider Emissions Was Properly Conducted

A U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Inspector General audit has given a 2017 agency study critical of glider truck emissions a clean bill of health.

August 1, 2019
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafety

ATA Trends Report Reveals Industry’s Revenue, Trade Highlights

The trucking industry’s total revenue and cross-border operations experienced significant increases last year, according to the recently released American Trucking Trends report by American Trucking Associations.

August 1, 2019
BusinessTechnology

Shopify Rally Continues After Sales, Outlook Beat Estimates

Shopify Inc. shares continued their rally Aug. 1 after the Canadian e-commerce company reported second-quarter sales that beat analysts’ average estimate and gave a more optimistic full-year outlook.

August 1, 2019
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Trucking Stakeholders Ask Congress to Repeal the 12% Federal Excise Tax on Trucks, Trailers

A group of trucking stakeholders asked Congress to repeal the 12% federal excise tax on the purchase of heavy-duty trucks, tractors and trailers.

August 1, 2019
BusinessTechnology

French Startup Develops Tech to Convert Diesel Cars to Electric

About 5,000 euros ($5,600) are set to buy your 10-year-old combustion clunker an electric makeover — and offer a cut-price way to avoid driving bans across European cities.

July 31, 2019
BusinessTechnology

Warren Buffett’s Geico Joins Rivals in Tracking Drivers

Geico has launched a telematics offering, called DriveEasy, in certain states, Credit Suisse Group AG analyst Mike Zaremski said in a research note July 31. A phone app tracks driving habits and gives individuals a score and tips, according to Geico’s website.

July 30, 2019
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

Musk’s Tweets About Tesla Production Raise Questions on SEC Accord

Elon Musk tweeted a Tesla Inc. production number that the company hadn’t communicated previously, presenting the first test case of whether his April settlement with securities regulators has made him more disciplined on social media.

July 30, 2019