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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

iTECH: Yard Management Systems Enable Carriers to Raise Their Trailer Productivity

Yard-management systems at large manufacturing plants, distribution centers or retailers’ warehouses can benefit the motor carriers serving those facilities by returning trailers to service quickly, improving overall equipment utilization and fleet productivity, users and vendors of yard systems said.

August 19, 2013
Business, Technology

XRS Reports Third-Quarter Profit

XRS Corp. on Thursday reported a profit for its fiscal third quarter compared with a loss a year ago.

August 8, 2013
Business, Technology

J.J. Keller to Supply Mercer Transportation with EOBRs

J.J. Keller & Associates Inc. said it has been selected to supply Mercer Transportation Co. with electronic onboard recording devices for its owner-operator fleet.

August 6, 2013
Business, Technology

Con-way Adds Safety Technology to New Tractors

Con-way Truckload said it is investing $2 million in safety technology for all of its new tractors in 2013.

August 5, 2013
Government, Business, Technology

NTSB Calls for Connected Vehicle Technology

The National Transportation Safety Board is calling for all new vehicles to be equipped with connected vehicle technology that could allow them to automatically warn drivers about other vehicles at intersections.

July 30, 2013
Government, Business, Technology

Tolling Alliance Launching ‘Interoperability’ Hub

Beginning in September, the Alliance for Toll Interoperability will be enrolling toll agencies across North America in its new central collection system, a hub that founders said is the first step toward toll-system “interoperability.â€

July 30, 2013
Business, Technology

Amazon to Hire 5,000 Workers at Its Distribution Centers

Amazon.com plans to hire about 5,000 workers for its distribution centers, the Associated Press reported Monday.

July 29, 2013
Business, Technology

Qualcomm’s Truck Unit Posts Quarterly Loss

Wireless technology firm Qualcomm Inc.’s profit in its fiscal third quarter jumped 31% from a year earlier, but the business segment that includes its trucking technology offerings posted a loss for the quarter.

July 29, 2013
Business, Technology

Add On Systems Acquires Driver Recruiting Software Firm

Add On Systems said it has acquired driver recruiting software firm IEG Inc. and all of its software applications. Terms were not disclosed.

July 29, 2013
Business, Technology

SkyBitz, Pana-Pacific Form Sales Partnership

Asset tracking firm SkyBitz said it has formed a sales partnership with commercial-vehicle accessory supplier Pana-Pacific.

July 26, 2013