Mack鈥檚 overhaul of its vocational portfolio also saw the debut at Las Vegas Motor Speedway of the Keystone Class 8 tractor, which will replace the Pinnacle model by the end of 2026.
March 4, 2026Transportation Technology News
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.
Samsara Uses AI to Help City Fleets Clear Snow After Storms
With a goal of clearing every street within 24 hours, Syracuse partnered in 2021 with San Francisco-based Samsara to put live GPS tracking and dashcams on city fleet vehicles including聽snowplows.聽
March 4, 2026Volvo to Boost Electric SUV Output as Orders Top Forecasts
So far the EX60, with a driving range of more than 497 miles on a single charge, is only available in European markets. U.S. order books are due to open later this spring.聽
March 4, 2026McLeod Updates TMS With Benchmark, AI Features
McLeod Software introduced Version 26.1 of its TMS on March 3, adding analytics tools the company said are intended to help carriers and freight brokers make quicker operational decisions.
March 4, 2026Kenworth Unveils C580 Heavy-Haul Tractor to Replace C500
Kenworth introduced the C580 heavy-haul truck to replace the C500, pairing a proven severe-duty chassis with a new cab. The Paccar unit has set production to begin in January 2027.
March 3, 2026ParkPro Adds Truck Parking at NHL鈥檚 Florida Panthers Arena
An effort to ease truck parking shortages is taking a step forward in South Florida, where ParkPro will open hundreds of parking spaces at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Fla., this summer.
March 3, 2026WWEX Sale Gives Thoma Bravo Path to New Logistics Platform
Thoma Bravo agreed to a deal to acquire third-party logistics provider WWEX Group 鈥 a TT Top 100 logistics company 鈥 and merge it with an existing portfolio company.
March 3, 2026Driving the Future of Fleet Maintenance with TMC鈥檚 Robert Braswell
From basic diagnostics for commercial vehicles to understanding automated driving systems, ATA's Technology & Maintenance Council often takes a lead role in providing guidance on equipment and maintenance for an ever-changing industry.聽聽
March 3, 2026Federal Judge Backs MTA in New York Congestion Toll Case
U.S. District Judge Lewis Liman found March 3 that Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy鈥檚 move to end the program was 鈥渁rbitrary and capricious.鈥
March 3, 2026Canada Plans $2.6B to Spur Critical Minerals Projects
Energy Minister Tim Hodgson gave further details on the package March 3, including C$44 million for upgrades to the Northwest Transmission Line in northern British Columbia.
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