Internet search firm Google has just received a patent for what it calls an “autonomous delivery platform,” in which a self-driving box truck is used to deliver packages kept in locked compartments and accessed by customers using a smartphone or some other secure electronic device.
February 11, 2016Business, Technology
Google Wins Patent for Autonomous Package-Delivery System
Business, Technology
Omnitracs Debuts Next-Gen Telematics System
DALLAS — Omnitracs has unveiled its next-generation telematics platform, which introduces voice recognition and expands wireless connectivity within the truck.
February 8, 2016Government, Business, Technology, Equipment
Driver Training Crucial for ELD Transition, FMCSA Official Says
DALLAS — Driver training on electronic logging devices will play an important role in the trucking industry’s transition to the federally mandated technology, an official with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration told an audience of carriers and technology providers.
February 4, 2016Business, Technology
Omnitracs to Offer Onboard Video Product
DALLAS — Omnitracs announced plans to offer its own onboard video system, expanding the list of vendors targeting the growing onboard camera market.
February 3, 2016Technology, Business
ELDs Are Coming; Don’t Be Left in the Dust
It’s been discussed, debated and awaited for years, but the federal mandate for electronic logging devices has finally taken shape.
January 22, 2016Technology, Business
Data: Separating the Wheat From the Chaff
The old adage “separating the wheat from the chaff” technically describes the process of separating grain from the casing in which it’s grown, but over the years, the saying has broadened to describe any process that isolates what’s valuable by winnowing out what’s worthless.
January 22, 2016Business, Technology, Logistics
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January 21, 2016Technology, Business
Trucking Tries on Wearable Technology
The emergence of wearable technology, such as smartwatches, has given consumers a new way to communicate, track their health and process payments, but some fleets and technology suppliers believe these devices also can serve as valuable tools in trucking operations.
January 15, 2016Technology, Business
Technology Helps Fleets Find Lanes That Are Profitable and Efficient
As capacity tightens and government regulations make drivers’ time even more valuable, carriers and shippers are embracing technology to choose the most profitable and efficient shipping lanes, set rates and reduce empty miles.
January 15, 2016Technology, Business, Safety
Choosing Safe Carriers Via Technology
Technology goes beyond helping carriers and shippers find the best rates and routes; it also can help them monitor fleet safety ratings.
January 15, 2016