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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.

Government, Business, Technology

Sound, Vibration Data Can Predict Maintenance

Trucking maintenance software may soon be able to predict engine trouble long before it happens, as sensors and software become more advanced, experts said.

May 30, 2019
Government, Technology, Fuel

Energy Secretary Rick Perry Says US Can Make Fossil Fuels Cleaner

The Trump administration is committed to making fossil fuels cleaner rather than imposing draconian regulations on oil, gas and coal, U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry said May 30.

May 30, 2019
Business, Technology, Autonomous

Waymo Brings Self-Driving Trucks to Phoenix-Area Freeways

Googles self-driving vehicle division is bringing autonomous trucks to the Phoenix area. Waymo announced May 29 that its self-driving tractor-trailers will start driving on freeways this week and will expand to more routes over time.

May 30, 2019
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

XStream Trucking Seeks Larger Share of Aerodynamics Market

Aerodynamic devices intended to calm turbulence and improve fuel efficiency for heavy-duty vehicles come in many shapes and sizes from wheel covers to fairings over, under and behind trailers. Now a group of investors has provided additional support to XStream Trucking Inc., whose TruckWings device automatically encloses the area between the tractor and trailer.

May 29, 2019
Government, Business, Technology, Logistics, TCA

FedEx Practice of Diverting Delivery of Huawei Parcels Called a Political Ploy

FedEx Corp.s reported practice of rerouting Huawei parcels to the United States without the Chinese companys authorization demonstrates that the U.S. government is leaving no stone unturned to disrupt normal business activities, analysts said May 28.

May 29, 2019
Government, Business, Technology, Logistics

Auto Industrys Weakness Drags Down Global Economic Growth

A decline in global car sales likely reduced world gross domestic product by 0.2% last year, and a flat auto market will continue to dampen global manufacturing indicators in 2019, according to a report by Fitch Ratings on May 28.

May 29, 2019
Business, Technology, Equipment, Autonomous, TCA

Robots Taking on More Georgia Warehouse Jobs as Industry Grows

E-commerce, growing at 15% a year, is driving a second boom in Georgias robust warehousing and logistics industry, which employs about 118,000 packers and material handlers across the state.

May 29, 2019
Business, Technology, Logistics, Autonomous

Ford, Walmart in Group Developing Last-Mile Robots

Human-like robots that can move across sidewalks and climb stairs are on the way to neighborhoods, and they are looking to track down humans. But this scenario is not from the latest sequel to The Terminator. This two-legged, two-armed robot, named Digit, is being produced by the Ford Motor Co. and Agility Robotics of Oregon, and is seeking to deliver goods to consumers.

May 29, 2019
Business, Technology, Autonomous

Daimler Trucks Creates Autonomous Technology Group

Daimler Trucks announced the formation of its Autonomous Technology Group as the worlds largest truck maker works to put highly automated trucks on the road within a decade.

May 29, 2019
Business, Technology, Fuel, Perspective

Perspective: Diesel Drives Toward Clean Energy Future

The journey to cleaner diesel fuels, particulate filters and near-zero nitrogen oxide engines that took place in the 1990s through today has not been entirely smooth. But, we have witnessed the diesel engine develop into a near-zero emissions technology, says Allen Schaeffer of the Diesel Technology Forum.

May 29, 2019