Driving Fleets Toward Natural Gas Fuel

The topic of environmental impact and global warming is almost de rigueur by now, but efforts continue to pick up speed. Now the trucking industry is joining the sustainability race with an increasing drive to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. One key step is top of mind, according to Transport Topics: a turn away from fossil…

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Rail Makes Tracks in Push to Increase Sustainability in Freight Transport

With freight volume reaching record levels and greenhouse gas emissions generating rising concern, the transportation industry is turning its attention to sustainability with mounting energy. The constant rush of goods around the world is unlikely to slow, but new technology and innovations are offering strategies to reduce the environmental impact of this activity. While all…

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Rail Industry Gets on Track with the Digital Age

As the digital revolution is well underway across the US, the next phase of the technology shift looks to be the rail industry. From energy-efficient locomotives to autonomous operations, the rail system is increasingly adopting digital innovations. The real game-changers of the moment, though, are proactive maintenance monitoring and Positive Train Control (PTC). Monitoring for…

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Three Trends Shaping the Future of Transportation

Times are changing in the transportation industry, forcing carriers and logistics providers to rethink their operations from warehouse location to logistics technology to fleet strategy. Research from Forbes points to three main sources transforming the future of the transportation industry. And though the shift brings both challenges and benefits, Kansas City is placed to take…

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