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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

Qualcomms $800 Mln. Sale of Omnitracs On Track for Nov. 1 Close, Executive Says

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. An executive with Omnitracs Inc. said the planned $800 million sale of the company by Qualcomm Inc. to Vista Equity Partners appears on track to be completed by Nov. 1.

September 23, 2013
Business, Technology

McLeod Software Updates Flagship Products

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. McLeod Software rolled out new versions of its flagship LoadMaster and PowerBroker products, as well as other upgrades and integrations to help companies further automate operations and track performance.

September 23, 2013
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Autonomous

Court Approves Allied Sale to Jack Cooper

A U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Wilmington, Del., has approved the sale of most of Allied Systems Holdings operating assets to Jack Cooper Transport Co. as part of a $135 million deal that would consolidate the carhaul sector of trucking.

September 18, 2013
Business, Technology

Cadec Hires Tom Flies as COO

Fleet-management technology provider Cadec Global Inc. said it has hired former Qualcomm Inc. and Xata Corp. executive, Tom Flies, as chief operating officer.

September 16, 2013
Business, Technology

FedExs McLean Named Champ at 2013 SuperTech Competition

PITTSBURGH Mark McLean Jr. of FedEx Freight beat out 128 competitors to earn the title of Grand Champion at the 2013 SuperTech event.

September 16, 2013
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Rand McNally Integrates TND 760 With Strategy Systems

Rand McNally said it has integrated its TND 760 telematics device with Strategy Systems Inc.s Strategy Live software.

September 13, 2013
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Jobless Claims Fall Due to Computer System Work

Work on computer systems at state employment agencies caused reported initial jobless claims to fall by 31,000 last week, the Labor Department said Sept. 12.

September 12, 2013
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Autonomous

PeopleNet Offers Panic Button Key Fob

PeopleNet Communications Corp. said it is working with security technology firm SafeKey Corp. to provide a location-aware key fob that truck drivers can use to send panic signals through PeopleNets system.

September 11, 2013
Business, Safety, Government, Technology, Equipment

Thermo King Integrates Telematics With iSeries

Refrigeration-unit maker Thermo King said it has integrated its telematics system into the iSeries transportation management software for truckload fleets from Add On Systems Inc.

September 11, 2013
Business, Technology

Drivewyze Adds Bypass Service in Kansas

Drivewyze Inc. said Kansas has become the 17th state to adopt its PreClear weigh-station bypass service.

September 9, 2013