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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.

Business, Technology, Safety

Why Cyberattacks Should Be Concerning to Trucking

The trucking industry has improved with the use of technology, but the advancement has also increased the risk of cyberattacks.

February 25, 2020
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

ATA, HudsonCyber Team on Security Program

ATLANTA American Trucking Associations and HudsonCyber on Feb. 25 announced an affinity program for ATA members though which motor carriers of all sizes can gain access to the companys cloud-based cybersecurity suite.

February 25, 2020
Business, Technology, Equipment

Go Power! Announces New Solar Panels for Trailer Tops

ATLANTA Go Power! announced a 600-watt model of its flexible solar panels, which are designed to fasten across the tops of trailers. The system builds on the 300-watt Solar Flex panel, which can bend as it grips the top of a trailer.

February 25, 2020
Government, Business, Technology, Autonomous

NTSB Critical of Tesla, Apple in Probe of 2018 Crash

The 2018 fatal crash of a Tesla Inc. SUV, in which an Apple Inc. employee was playing a game on his company-issued phone and the car veered into a divider, highlights the misuses of technology, a U.S. investigator said Feb. 25.

February 25, 2020
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Logistics

The Importance of Honesty Between Fleets and Service Dealers at 2020 TMC

Government reporter Eleanor Lamb recaps the managers and trucking executives discussion about how to maximize uptime at 2020 TMC on Feb. 25.

February 25, 2020
Business, Technology, Equipment

Fleets, Dealers Discuss Open, Honest Communication

ATLANTA Honesty and communication are the best techniques to help fleets and service dealers work together, according to representatives from both sides of that relationship.

February 25, 2020
Business, Technology, Equipment

CIE Manufacturing Unveils New Chassis Line

ATLANTA CIE Manufacturing presented the Revere, a new line of chassis, Feb. 24 at American Trucking Associations Technology & Maintenance Council annual meeting.

February 25, 2020
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Mack Launches Active Steering Feature, Earns SmartWay Certification

ATLANTA Mack Trucks announced an active steering option, Command Steer, for its Anthem models that monitors road conditions at nearly 2,000 times per second using truck-mounted sensors to help maintain directional stability, for instance, on rough roads, in high winds or during blowouts.

February 25, 2020
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

FMCSA Announces Tech-Celerate Now at 2020 TMC

Tech-Celerate Now, FMCSAs first-of-its-kind program to bring together government agencies and private sector industry leaders to promote advanced driver assist systems, got a boost at American Trucking Associations Technology & Maintenance Council annual meeting.

February 25, 2020
Business, Technology, Equipment

TMC Awards Four Industry Leaders With Silver Spark Plug Award

ATLANTA Incoming Technology & Maintenance Council Chairman Stacy Earnhardt was among four industry professionals honored with the Silver Spark Plug Feb. 24.

February 25, 2020