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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.

Government, Business, Technology, Equipment

FMCSA Plans Survey on EOBR Harassment Issue

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration wants to survey trucking to determine how it could prevent driver harassment when it issues a rule mandating electronic onboard recorders.

December 14, 2012
Business, Technology

Honeywell to Acquire Intermec for $600 Million

Honeywell said it plans to acquire mobile computing company Intermec Inc. for $600 million.

December 11, 2012
Business, Technology

Penske Adding LED Headlights to 5,000 Semi-Trucks

Penske Truck Leasing is retrofitting 5,000 of its semi-trucks with advanced LED headlights, the company said.

December 4, 2012
Business, Technology

Study Says Collection Costs About Equal for All-Electronic Tolls or Fuel Taxes

The cost of all-electronic tolling is about the same as the cost of collecting fuel tax, and could result in more money available for highway infrastructure improvements, the Reason Foundation said in a study released last week.

December 3, 2012
Business, Technology, Government

Mack Truck Used to Deliver Christmas Tree to U.S. Capitol Lawn From Colorado Forest

The Christmas tree that will sit on the lawn of the U.S. Capitol arrived in Washington last week, towed by a Mack truck.

December 3, 2012
Business, Technology

C.H. Robinson Revamps Online Tool

C.H. Robinson introduced an updated online tool with improved user interface and additional customization options for customers, the company said.

November 26, 2012
Business, Technology

Walmart Debuts Supercube, Seeks Test Permit in Canada

Walmart Canada Corp. is hoping to revolutionize freight transportation in Canada with a huge new cargo carrier.

November 26, 2012
Business, Technology

GE Sets $200 Million for Clean Energy Corp. LNG Expansion

GE Energy Financial Services said Tuesday it is providing $200 million to Clean Energy Corp. for two liquefied natural gas plants.

November 13, 2012
Business, Technology

Trimble’s Earnings Surge, Aided By PeopleNet, TMW

Trimble Navigation Ltd., the parent company of PeopleNet Communications Corp. and TMW Systems Inc., said its third-quarter profit nearly doubled from last year.

November 13, 2012
Business, Technology

DOE Launches Online Tool for Alternative Fuel

The Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory launched an online tool for fleet managers to evaluate the benefits of using alternative fuels.

November 13, 2012