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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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Mack Announces Active Steering for Granite Models

Mack Trucks announced its active steering system, Mack Command Steer, will be available for ordering in its Granite axle-back vocational models in the third quarter.

March 10, 2020
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Mercedes-Benz Unveils Upgrades to Vito Vans

Mercedes-Benz, a unit of Daimler AG, announced March 10 extensively upgraded versions of its diesel-powered Vito van available for ordering in Europe now and its battery electric eVito model available for ordering this summer.

March 10, 2020
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Autonomous Tech Company Locomation Signs Deal With Wilson Logistics

Autonomous-trucking technology provider Locomation and Wilson Logistics, a Springfield, Mo.-based trucking and transportation logistics company, have announced a multiyear partnership.

March 9, 2020
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Fleets Move Toward Predictive Maintenance to Prevent Breakdowns, Reduce Expenses

Predictive maintenance is still in its early stages, and questions about warranties and other issues must be answered before a widespread shift in industry practices can occur.

March 9, 2020
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DTNA Launches Second Program With Customers to Test Electric Trucks

Daimler Trucks North America announced six heavy-duty Freightliner eCascadias and two medium-duty eM2 106 all-electric trucks were included in the launch of its customer experience fleet initiative as part of its electric truck program.

March 6, 2020
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Parsing Data to Better Understand Risk

Dozens of data sets go into using predictive analytics to determine a truck drivers risk of being in an accident.

March 6, 2020
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The Shame Police: Google Toys With Penalizing Slow-Loading Websites

Internet search goliath Google is toying with the idea of shaming slow-loading websites by displaying a Usually loads slow splash screen in place of a homepage when someone is trying to visit such sites.

March 6, 2020
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While Self-Driving Car Hype Decelerates, Automated Trucks Grab Attention at CES

LAS VEGAS Even as automated vehicle developers tamped down inflated expectations for fully self-driving passenger cars at CES 2020, several companies continued to tout the market potential for highly automated commercial vehicles.

March 6, 2020
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Fleets Turn to Predictive Analytics to Prevent Crashes, Reduce Driver Turnover

A trucking companys success and reputation depend directly on its drivers safety performance, but its not so easy to determine which drivers are most likely to be involved in a crash or incur a safety infraction.

March 6, 2020
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How Smart Tire Technology Is Changing Fleet Management

Bob Herr cant do it alone. Neither can the 85 drivers and the 90-vehicle fleet he manages at food service distributor Feesers Inc. For Herr and other fleet managers, intelligent tires are helping to prevent those costly and time-consuming tire failures.

March 6, 2020