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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.

BusinessTechnologyLogistics

Some Fleets, 3PLs Turn to Near-Shore Staffing to Address Shortage of Office Workers

While the freight transportation industry has struggled for years to recruit and retain truck drivers and maintenance technicians, many companies are facing another labor challenge — a shortage of entry-level office workers.

May 28, 2019
BusinessTechnology

Hackers’ Latest Trick

In a marked shift from previous years, hackers are much more likely these days to be bent on stealing your computer processing power rather than embedding ransomware or other malware in your network, according to a new report from IBM.

May 24, 2019
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Electric-Powered Reefer Units Gaining Momentum

As truck manufacturers and suppliers begin to move toward electric-powered vehicles and components, the same trend is emerging for trailer refrigeration.

May 24, 2019
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentLogistics

Raising the Bar for Reefer Monitoring

The real-time data and telematics revolution in trucking is helping to drive a new era of innovation and improved performance in the refrigerated trucking market.

May 24, 2019
BusinessTechnology

Android’s Rise in Trucking

The mobile device revolution has dramatically altered telematics and mobile communications in the trucking industry as technology suppliers have introduced an ever-expanding array of business applications for smartphones and tablets.

May 24, 2019
BusinessTechnology

A.I. Will Boost Productivity, but Needs Human Guidance

Artificial intelligence is going to boost human producĀ­tivity in a thousand ways, transforming everything from transportation to health care to agriculture. But it won't be accomplished without the human factor.

May 24, 2019
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

China Ramps Up War of Rhetoric in Trade Standoff With US

BEIJING — Stepping up Beijing’s propaganda offensive in the tariffs standoff with Washington, Chinese state media on May 24 accused the U.S. of seeking to ā€œcolonize global businessā€ with moves against Huawei and other Chinese technology companies.

May 24, 2019
BusinessTechnologyLogistics

SAP, Uber Join Forces to Integrate Freight Networks

Enterprise software firm SAP and load-matching app developer Uber Freight have partnered to connect their shipper and carrier networks in an effort to improve supply chain efficiency.

May 24, 2019
BusinessTechnologyAutonomous

Musk’s Bullish E-mail Puts Battered Tesla on Roller-Coaster Ride

Even for oft-volatile Tesla Inc., the morning of May 23 will go down as one of the more memorable roller-coaster rides.

May 24, 2019
GovernmentTechnology

Sen. Ed Markey Proposes ā€˜Green Infrastructure’ Package

A senator key to infrastructure and trucking policy negotiations on Capitol Hill has proposed modernizing the country’s transportation grid via green-centric initiatives.

May 24, 2019