AUSTIN, Texas — American Trucking Associations recognized champions from recent industry events, trucking companies focused on safety, emerging leaders and state trucking association executives during its annual Leadership and Awards Luncheon.
October 28, 2018Transportation Technology News
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.
ATA Honors Industry Champions, Leaders at MCE
Lytx Extracts Safety Insights From 100 Billion Miles of Driving Data
AUSTIN, Texas — Lytx Inc., a supplier of video-based telematics systems for fleets, shared insights and trends about safety in the trucking industry based on 100 billion miles of driving data captured by its onboard recorders.
October 28, 2018FlowBelow Upgrades Trailer AeroSlider, Announces SmartWay Verification
AUSTIN, Texas — FlowBelow Aero Inc., a supplier of aerodynamic systems for tractors and trailers, announced upgrades to its Trailer AeroSlider and said the latest version of the product has been verified for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s SmartWay program.
October 28, 2018Deflecktor Adds Lock to Wheel Covers
AUSTIN, Texas — Aerodynamic wheel cover manufacturer Deflecktor has added a locking mechanism to its Hardspot product line, addressing a concern expressed by original equipment manufacturers, company founder and President John Fleck said.
October 28, 2018Hub Group Reports Strong Third-Quarter Earnings
On the strength of a strong economy and the sale of one its divisions, Oak Brook, Ill.-based transportation management company Hub Group reported record third-quarter results Oct. 25.
October 26, 2018Uptake, Geotab Partner for AI-Powered Fleet Management
Industrial solutions software company Uptake and fleet telematics provider Geotab have partnered to develop a service to help fleets predict failures.
October 26, 2018BlueGrace to Bolster Presence in Chicago
BlueGrace Logistics has announced that it will add jobs and approximately double its footprint in the Chicago Board of Trade.
October 26, 2018African Logistics Company Lori Announces Expansion
Lori Systems, a logistics startup based in Kenya, Africa, recently announced expansion into Uganda, Rwanda and South Sudan.
October 26, 2018UPS, Seattle to Launch eBike Downtown Delivery Program
UPS Inc. and Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan announced Oct. 25 the parcel delivery company will begin a pilot project aimed at reducing congestion downtown and addressing air quality concerns. Delivery drivers will use electric pedal-assist cargo bicycles with a customized modular trailer attached to the back of the bike.
October 25, 2018Cargo Visibility Can Improve Your Operations
For decades, the focus of the transportation logistics industry has been the tractor. Recent innovations have enabled telematic solutions to collect data on trailers and containers in near real-time to improve operations. With this information it is possible to focus not just on the tractor or truck, but the potentially million dollars-worth of cargo that is being transported.
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