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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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Last Call for ELD: The Time For Compliance is Now

In this white paper from MiX Telematics, we discuss why ELD compliance is so important, the consequences of non-compliance, how to choose the perfect vendor for your needs and the unexpected benefits of ELD compliance for your fleet

July 8, 2019
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyAutonomousTCA

California Greenlights Waymo Taxi Test Program

California has granted Waymo permission to carry passengers in the autonomous vehicles it is testing on the state’s roads, paving the way for the self-driving car company to roll out a taxi service in San Jose.

July 5, 2019
BusinessTechnologyFuelAutonomous

Electric Jaguars to Be Made in UK Despite Brexit Uncertainty

LONDON — Jaguar Land Rover says it will manufacture a range of electric cars in the U.K., a boost to an industry braced for turmoil ahead of Britain’s departure from the European Union.

July 5, 2019
BusinessTechnologyAutonomous

BMW CEO Harald Krueger to Quit After Carmaker Loses Early Lead in Electrics

FRANKFURT, Germany — BMW CEO Harald Krueger is stepping down after a four-year tenure in which the automaker lost its lead in luxury car sales and saw an early head start in electric vehicles evaporate.

July 5, 2019
BusinessTechnologyFuelAutonomous

Ford Readies for Push in Electric Cars, Morgan Stanley Says

Ford Motor Co. is preparing to make a bigger push in electric vehicles, according to Morgan Stanley.

July 3, 2019
BusinessTechnologyLogistics

Musk Seeking Tesla Deliveries Record Could Be a Double-Edged Sword

Analysts’ fear is that even if Tesla does show marked improvement in deliveries this quarter, Musk will achieve this at the expense of profitability. And with a shrinking U.S. tax credit posing a threat to demand in the second half of the year, Tesla’s efforts to hand over more Model 3s overseas could further compromise earnings because of relatively higher shipping expenses.

July 1, 2019
Technology

Using Technology to Enable Positive Driver Engagement

Technology plays a major role in fleet safety as well as driver retention. It has the ability to facilitate better communication between managers and drivers, gather insights and record metrics regarding fleet performance, and help support drivers make informed decisions about driving conditions in real-time.

July 1, 2019
GovernmentTechnologySafety

Secretary Elaine Chao Touts Positive Train Control Installment at Summit

The U.S. Department of Transportation has recorded progress with the implementation of positive train control technology, the country’s top transportation official indicated recently.

June 28, 2019
TechnologyLogistics

Debunking “Smart Trailer”

“Smart Trailer” is hot talk, but what does it mean?  Depending on who you ask, it’s anything from accessory light packages to machine learning.  Join to see which trailer technologies are really moving the needle today, and how the future is less about buzzwords and more about true trailer intelligence.  

June 28, 2019
BusinessTechnology

VW’s Traton IPO to Raise $1.8 Billion, Pricing at Low End

Volkswagen AG raised 1.55 billion euros ($1.8 billion) selling a stake in its truck business, but only after pricing the offer at the low end of a target range to attract investors to one of Europe’s biggest initial public offerings this year.

June 27, 2019