The U.S. House Appropriations Committee called for a new task force to fight cargo thefts in a funding bill report June 3.
June 13, 2024Transportation 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.
Developer Uptake Launches Tire Air Pressure Management Tool
Analytics specialist Uptake is set to launch a product suite intended to aid carriers鈥 tire management and improve fuel efficiency.
June 13, 2024Software to Allow Fleets to Make Sure Drivers Buckle Up
A software tool launching in the third quarter of 2024 is set to allow carriers to make sure drivers are buckled up before they set off, the developer said.
June 12, 2024Thieves Target EV Charging Stations for Copper Wiring
Thieves have been targeting EV charging stations, intent on stealing the cables, which contain copper wiring.
June 12, 2024FHWA Chief Touts Emerging Transportation Technologies
WASHINGTON 鈥 Adopting emerging technologies across the transportation landscape will improve safety for commuters and the freight sector, the nation鈥檚 top highway director said.
June 11, 2024Viewpoint: Transportation Procurement Involves Evolving Processes
From a carrier鈥檚 perspective, the way shippers procure transportation can seem arbitrary, with limited thought or imagination. In reality, their approach has become more sophisticated.
June 11, 2024States Challenge California on Emissions Legal Activism
Alabama is leading a 19-state coalition suing five states in the Supreme Court for pursuing what the group calls 鈥渞uinous liability and coercive remedies鈥 in legal actions against energy companies.
June 11, 2024Kenworth Introduces CARB-Compliant MX-13 Engine
Kenworth Truck Co. announced a California-compliant version of Paccar鈥檚 MX-13 diesel engine is now available for its T680, T880 and W990 Class 8 trucks.
June 11, 2024Private Fleets Pursuing Emissions Goals More Aggressively
Across all areas of the economy, shippers are facing increasing pressure to make their operations more sustainable and to meet environmental, sustainability and governance targets.
June 11, 2024Judge Rules Tesla Must Face Autopilot False Ad Claims
Tesla failed to persuade an administrative judge to dismiss claims by a California regulator that the company overstated its vehicles鈥 self-driving capabilities.
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