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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, Logistics

Amazon to Open First Fulfillment Center in New York

Amazon.com Inc. is opening its first fulfillment center in New York, part of an ongoing push to store inventory closer to customers to enable faster deliveries.

September 6, 2017
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment

Proposal to Delay ELD Mandate Advances to House Floor

A closely watched provision that would halt the December mandate on electronic logging devices for trucks will reach the floor of the House as early as Sept. 6.

September 6, 2017
Government, Business, Technology

Idaho Weigh-in-Motion Sensors Save Industry $3.5 Million

Weigh-in-motion systems dispersed across four ports of entry in Idaho saved the trucking industry $3.5 million from July 2016 to June 2017, according to a report from the state’s Department of Transportation.

September 5, 2017
Business, Technology, Equipment

Goodyear Opens Office in Silicon Valley

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. has opened its first office in California’s Silicon Valley to connect with automakers and technology firms.

September 5, 2017
Business, Technology, Logistics, Autonomous, TCA

Robots Intended to Reduce Cost of ‘Last-Mile’ Deliveries

Robby Technologies is one of three companies that have reached out to the city of Mountain View, Calif., for permission to test robots there.

September 5, 2017
Business, Technology, Equipment

Anderson-DuBose Supports Sustainability With Electric Yard Truck

Orange EV announced one of its all-electric Class 8 yard trucks is now operating at The Anderson-DuBose Co. to move trailers used in its McDonald’s distribution network.

September 5, 2017
Government, Technology, Equipment

House Panel Considering ELD Delay Amendment

A small House committee meeting Sept. 5 will determine whether to advance to the chamber’s floor an amendment that would deny funding for the implementation of a December mandate on electronic logging devices.

September 5, 2017
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Logistics, Autonomous, TCA

Commerce Department: Autonomous Vehicle Technology Will Create Winners and Losers in Transport Industries

Workers in the trucking and other industries that move people and goods could find themselves squeezed out of those jobs by the rise of self-driving trucks.

September 5, 2017
Business, Technology, Equipment

Allison President David Graziosi to Become CEO in June

Allison Transmission Holdings Inc. announced that President and Chief Financial Officer David Graziosi will succeed Lawrence Dewey as CEO on June 1, 2018.

September 5, 2017
Business, Technology

Hirschbach Motor Lines to Use Driver Match from Stay Metrics

After the recent launch of its Driver Match application, Stay Metrics has announced that Hirschbach Motor Lines will be using the technology to assign drivers to driver managers.

September 5, 2017