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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.

BusinessTechnologyEquipment

McLeod Previews AI Capabilities Amid Freight Rate Challenges

The company introduced updates for LoadMaster, PowerBroker and its MPact suite of business intelligence tools, including its first proprietary AI product.

September 25, 2024
BusinessTechnologyFuelLogistics

Ammonia-Powered Tugboat Shows How to Cut Shipping Emissions

KINGSTON, N.Y. — A tugboat powered by ammonia eased away from the shipyard dock and sailed for the first time to show how the maritime industry can slash carbon dioxide emissions.

September 24, 2024
BusinessTechnologyFuelFor-Hire

J.B. Hunt First to Test RNG-Fueled Peterbilt 579-X15N

Multiple motor carriers have lined up to participate in a test of a single Peterbilt tractor powered by a Cummins engine fueled by renewable natural gas.

September 23, 2024
BusinessTechnology

Stellantis Eyes Leadership Change as US Sales Decline

Stellantis NV Chairman John Elkann has started a search for a successor to CEO Carlos Tavares, whose contract runs out in early 2026.

September 23, 2024
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Clarios Pilots AI-Enhanced Battery Monitoring for Fleets

Clarios is introducing technology that predicts battery health, informing drivers, fleet managers and maintenance teams of a battery’s status.

September 23, 2024
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipment

IAA Transportation Sets Attendance Records in Hanover

The number of attendees jumped to 145,000, about 10% more than the last event in 2022.

September 23, 2024
BusinessTechnologySafety

Descartes Acquires MyCarrierPortal for $24 Million

Descartes Systems Group has acquired MyCarrierPortal, a U.S.-based provider of carrier onboarding and risk monitoring services for the trucking industry.

September 23, 2024
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafetyTCA

Biden Administration Proposes Ban on Chinese Vehicle Tech

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration introduced a draft regulation that would ban automakers in the U.S. from selling vehicles with important components and software from China and Russia.

September 23, 2024
BusinessTechnologySafety

Thieves Hunting for Copper Are Vandalizing EV Chargers

Thieves in the U.S. are increasingly vandalizing electric vehicle charging stations in order to remove valuable copper.

September 23, 2024
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

US Ports Gear Up for Strike as Deadline Nears

Some 45,000 dockworkers at every major eastern and Gulf coast port are threatening to strike Oct. 1.

September 23, 2024