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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.

BusinessTechnologyAutonomous

Uber Crash Shows Human Traits in Self-Driving Software

A recent crash involving an Uber Technologies Inc. driverless car suggests autonomous software sometimes takes the same risks as the humans it may one day replace.

March 30, 2017
BusinessTechnologyAutonomous

Online Freight Firm Freightos Raises $25 Million in Funding

Freightos, an online marketplace for international shipping, said on March 29 that it raised $25 million in funding led by GE Ventures, bringing the company's total funding to date to $50 million.

March 29, 2017
BusinessTechnologyGovernmentLogistics

Robots Are Slashing Wages and Worsening Pay Inequality

Robots have long been maligned for job-snatching. Now you can add depressing wages and promoting inequality to your list of automation-related grievances.

March 28, 2017
BusinessTechnologyAutonomous

Is Uber's Self-Driving Program Veering Off Track?

A self-driving car flipped on its side seems guaranteed to make humans think twice about riding with a robot.

March 28, 2017
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

Capitol Agenda for the Week of March 28: Ports Call for Infrastructure Funding Too

Ports play a key role in freight transportation, delivering U.S. products to markets around the world. And just like bridges and roads, they are in need of infrastructure upgrades. Here's the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

March 28, 2017
BusinessTechnologyAutonomous

Uber to Suspend Autonomous Tests After Arizona Accident

Uber Technologies Inc. is suspending its self-driving car program after one of its autonomous vehicles was involved in a high-impact crash in Tempe, Arizona, the latest incident for a company reeling from multiple crises.

March 27, 2017
BusinessGovernmentSafetyAutonomousLogisticsTechnologyEquipment

Tonnage Down 2.8% in February From Year Ago

Truck tonnage dropped 2.8% in February year-over-year, reversing January’s positive momentum, but American Trucking Associations’ chief economist maintains that freight activity remained strong considering February 2016 was a record-setting month.

March 27, 2017
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Bendix Promotes Safety Tech, Air Disc Brakes

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The rising adoption of active safety technology and air disc brakes is building a stronger foundation for the movement toward autonomous trucks, executives with Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems said here at the Mid-America Trucking Show.

March 27, 2017
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

2017 MATS

TT reporters sit with industry executives and experts to discuss the state of the trucking industry at 2017 MATS.

March 25, 2017
Special CoverageBusinessTechnology

Rand McNally Introduces Next-Gen Navigation Device

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Rand McNally introduced its next-generation truck navigation device here at the Mid-America Trucking Show.

March 23, 2017