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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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Truck Rental Companies Seek More Time to Implement Federal ELD Regulation

Companies that rent trucks are still grappling with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration over how the agency’s forthcoming electronic logging device mandate will apply to vehicles available for short-term rental. The firms are looking for a government decision in late June.

April 17, 2017
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Opinion: Trucking Spot Market Evolves With Technology

Trucking can always use more technology. That’s one reason we see so many tech startups in the industry these days.

April 17, 2017
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Senators Seek Research Funding for Autonomous, Connected Trucks

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s testing and deployment of connected and autonomous vehicle technologies would be enhanced by additional federal dollars, a group of senators recently told their colleagues on a transportation funding panel.

April 17, 2017
BusinessTechnology

Carriers See Growth for Global Trade, Blockchain Technology, Dedicated

ORLANDO, Fla. — A panel of top executives from three major fleets emphasized the importance of international trade, the emergence of blockchain technology for freight transactions and the value of dedicated service during a shippers conference here.

April 17, 2017

Online Driver Orientation and Training

Conversion e-Learning Academy is your one-stop solution for driver orientation and training. With online education solutions for your drivers from hire to retire, the training is flexible, scalable, and seamlessly documented in an easy-to-use system.

April 14, 2017
BusinessTechnology

Apple Gets DMV Approval to Test Self-Driving Cars in California

Apple Inc. has been granted approval by the California Department of Motor Vehicles to test autonomous driving technology on public roads, according to a notice on the DMV’s website.

April 14, 2017
BusinessTechnology

Transport Topics Wins Two Business Publication Awards

The American Society of Business Publication Editors announced at an April 13 awards luncheon in Washington, D.C., that Transport Topics had won regional silver awards for two features: Its "CDL or Bust” digital series and the July 2016 print edition of iTECH.

April 13, 2017
BusinessTechnology

Omnitracs Invests in Platooning Firm Peloton

Trucking technology company Omnitracs said it is the lead investor in a $60 million round of financing for Peloton Technology, which is preparing to launch a driver-assisted truck platooning system later this year.

April 12, 2017
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

Funding Boost Needed for Autonomous Vehicle Technology, Senators Say

Additional funding would help advance the U.S. Department of Transportation’s testing and deployment of connected and autonomous vehicle technologies, nine senators recently told the leaders of a transportation funding subcommittee.

April 10, 2017