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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

Replay: LiveOnWeb on Women in Transportation

Driver pay, health and safety are just some of the issues we touched on in our LiveOnWeb program on Women in Transportation. Watch the replay.

June 18, 2015
Business, Technology

Final Rules Could Clear the Way for Widespread Drone Use by Next Year

WASHINGTON — U.S. commercial drone operations could take flight on a large scale by this time next year, as federal regulators finalize rules allowing widespread unmanned aerial system use by companies, according to congressional testimony on June 17.

June 17, 2015
Business, Technology

J.J. Keller Offers ALK Navigation on Compliance Tablet

J.J. Keller & Associates has added ALK Technologies’ CoPilot Truck navigation software as an option on the J.J. Keller Compliance Tablet.

June 17, 2015
Business, Technology

SkyBitz Integrates ALK Maps with InSight Tracking Application

Trailer-tracking provider SkyBitz has integrated ALK Technologies’ mapping software with its InSight Web application.

June 15, 2015
Business, Technology

UPS Capital Acquires Parcel Pro

UPS Inc. said its finance and insurance subsidiary, UPS Capital, has acquired Parcel Pro, a logistics provider serving the jewelry and collectibles industries.

June 15, 2015
Business, Technology

Developers of Fleet Management Systems Balance Needs of Expert, Novice Users

Fleet management programs are packed with features that can help carrier executives run their businesses, but many only scratch the surface of the technologies’ capabilities, industry and software executives said.

June 15, 2015
Business, Technology, Autonomous

Nevada Governor Asks State Officials to Support Self-Driving Vehicles

Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval wants state transportation officials to consider adding support for self-driving vehicles as part of a multimillion-dollar highway widening and expansion project in Las Vegas, the Associated Press reported.

June 12, 2015
Government, Business, Technology

FHWA Schedules Online Meeting on Size, Weight Study June 18

The Federal Highway Administration has scheduled an online meeting June 18 to discuss its most recent study on truck size and weight limits.

June 12, 2015
Business, Technology

Cummins Releases Android App for Parts, Fault-Code Information

Engine maker Cummins Inc. said it has released an Android version of its free mobile application that provides engine and parts information and fault-code analysis.

June 12, 2015
Business, Technology, Equipment

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June 11, 2015