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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.

BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Replay: LiveOnWeb's 'Powering the Trucks of Tomorrow'

On the heels of Tesla's electric truck unveiling, our Nov. 17 LiveOnWeb program took a look at fuel efficiency and cost-savings gains that cleaner-running diesel and natural gas promise, as well as the intriguing potential that electric offers, even for Class 8 trucks. Watch the replay.

November 9, 2017
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafety

EPA Issues Proposed Rule to Repeal Regulation of Glider Kits

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Nov. 9 issued a proposed rule to repeal the Obama administration’s Medium- and Heavy-Duty Truck Phase 2 Greenhouse Gas Emission and Fuel Efficiency Standards for the glider industry.

November 9, 2017
TechnologySafetyAutonomousTCA

Truck Hits Autonomous Shuttle on Launch Day

A self-driving shuttle in downtown Las Vegas was involved in a minor wreck Nov. 8, the first day of a yearlong trial period.

November 9, 2017
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentAutonomousTCA

Uber Says It Will Bring Its Flying Taxis to Los Angeles in 2020

In just over two years, Uber says it will let commuters soar over Los Angeles’ snarled traffic in flying taxis.

November 8, 2017
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Paper Logs Can Ease ELD Transition, FMCSA Officer La Tonya Mimms Says

KANSAS CITY, Mo.—Drivers bracing for the upcoming electronic logging device rule should practice driving with the new units and old-fashioned paper logs, according to La Tonya Mimms, transportation specialist with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

November 8, 2017
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyAutonomous

A $290,000 Robot-Car Is French Startup’s Answer to GM, Waymo

Navya Technologies SAS will roll its robot-driven automobiles onto the cobbled streets of Paris in the next few weeks to try and beat behemoths from General Motors Co. to Alphabet Inc. at proving autonomous cars are safe.

November 7, 2017
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyAutonomous

Alphabet Launches the First Taxi Service With No Human Drivers

For almost a decade, self-driving cars have graced public roads — but always with a person behind the wheel. Now Waymo is yanking the driver.

November 7, 2017
BusinessTechnologySafety

Brake Safety Day Leaves 14% of Trucks Out of Service for Violations, CVSA Says

Roughly one out of every seven trucks and buses inspected during a one-day special brake safety law-enforcement effort in September was placed out of service for brake-related violations, according to the group that coordinated the inspections.

November 7, 2017
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyAutonomousTCA

First Self-Driving Shuttle on Public Roads to Launch in Las Vegas

On Nov. 8, Las Vegas residents and visitors will get a chance to hop on the country’s first autonomous shuttle to operate on public roads, thanks to a partnership with AAA.

November 7, 2017
BusinessTechnology

UPS, Coyote Join Blockchain in Trucking Alliance

UPS Inc. announced Nov. 7 it has joined the Blockchain in Trucking Alliance to assist in creating industry standards and protocols to enable blockchain platforms to operate together with established technologies.

November 7, 2017