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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.

GovernmentBusinessTechnologyAutonomous

Senators Press USDOT on AV Tech

A group of senators recently asked the U.S. Department of Transportation for an update on efforts to regulate key aspects of autonomous vehicles.

May 2, 2022
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentAutonomousPerspective

Perspective: Exploring Quantum Computing

Quantum computing might be a new frontier in easing logistics management.

May 2, 2022
BusinessTechnologyPrivate

Amazon to Shutter Six Whole Foods Stores

Amazon.com Inc. will close six Whole Foods Market locations in four states, almost two months after shutting dozens of bookstores and gift shops around the country.

May 2, 2022
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Lordstown, Foxconn Delay Ohio Factory Sale Deadline

Lordstown Motors Corp. agreed to push back the deadline to sell its Ohio factory to Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Ltd., known as Foxconn, dragging out the closure of the vital partnership and offering no guarantee that it will get done.

May 2, 2022
BusinessTechnology

Transform Your Trailer Assets and Save Time and Money

The Bennett Family of Companies improved its trailer tracking ability by ditching battery-operated devices for SkyBitz鈥檚 solar-powered, real-time tracking platform. 锘緼nd saved $1000 per week in labor costs!聽Discover how in this success story.聽聽

May 1, 2022
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Despite Gains, Challenges Remain for Adoption of Alt-Fuel Trucks

Record-high diesel fuel prices are creating some painful sticker shock moments at the pump for truck lines and shippers. Yet, those rising costs aren鈥檛 necessarily driving a dramatic uptick in adoption of alternative-fueled vehicles in the Class 8 heavy-truck sector.

April 29, 2022
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Allison Reports Best Quarterly Revenue Since 2019 in Q1

Allison Transmission Holdings Inc. reported gains in first-quarter net income while revenue rose 15% to post its strongest revenue quarter since 2019.

April 29, 2022
BusinessTechnologyFuel

Exxon Profits Surge

NEW YORK 鈥 Exxon Mobil reported $5.48 billion in net income during the first quarter as oil and gas prices rose steadily, more than doubling its profits compared with the same quarter last year.

April 29, 2022
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Will the Diesel Engine Ever Be Perfected?

The California Air Resources Board has approved for 2027 what the Engine Manufacturers Association refers to as 鈥渟weeping new regulations affecting heavy-duty trucks sold in the state.鈥

April 29, 2022
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Tire Choices Provide Pros, Cons for Fleet Maintenance Managers

In the current environment of high fuel prices and a technology shift looming over many companies regarding last-mile delivery, fleets are challenged to develop a strategy toward tire management. For some maintenance managers, the debate of new tires versus retreads offers various methods in battling some of those concerns.

April 29, 2022

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