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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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Roads That Pay for Themselves: Startup Nears Two Smart Pavement Pilot Project Contracts

After years of planning, the next several months are when Tim Sylvester will get the chance to start testing out what he’s been telling people for years: roads can pay for themselves.

August 15, 2017
BusinessTechnology

UPS Will Use VR Headsets for Training

UPS Inc. announced Aug. 15 that it will incorporate virtual reality headsets into lessons for student delivery drivers this September.

August 15, 2017
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Bendix Cites Multiple Brake Production Milestones in 2017

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems reported it expects to reach record production of remanufactured brake shoes amid other brake-related milestones for air disc brakes and actuators.

August 15, 2017
BusinessTechnology

2017 National Truck Driving Championships Live Blog

Let this page be your what's-happening-right-now guide to NTDC 2017. Our live blog will capture photos, videos, tweets and latest headlines from the exhibit hall, press conferences and group sessions.

August 15, 2017
BusinessTechnologyFuelLogistics

How Elon Musk and Cheap Oil Doomed the Push for Natural Gas Vehicles

The idea was nothing short of revolutionary: Convert the nation’s millions of trucks, buses and other commercial vehicles to run on natural gas instead of gasoline and diesel.

August 15, 2017
BusinessTechnologyLogistics

Amazon’s Jeff Bezos Elected to Logistics Hall of Fame

Jeff Bezos, founder and CEO of Amazon.com, has been elected to the Logistics Hall of Fame.

August 14, 2017
BusinessTechnology

UPS Returns Manager Tool Launches in US

UPS announced that it will offer UPS Returns Manager, a free online tool that allows e-commerce merchants to customize return shipments.

August 14, 2017
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Navistar Ordered to Pay Milan $30.8 Million in Connection With Flawed Engines

Milan Supply Chain Solutions has has been awarded more than $30 million in civil damages from Navistar in connection with the sale of 243 Navistar International Prostars with Maxxforce engines.

August 14, 2017
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Cummins' Connected Diagnostics Tool Available With Zonar Telematics Unit

Independent engine maker Cummins Inc. announced its Connected Diagnostics service is available to customers using Zonar’s V3TM telematics control unit.

August 14, 2017