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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

Toyota Sells Part of Denso Stake to Raise Cash for EVs

Toyota is selling a part of its stake in components maker Denso to raise cash for its drive toward electric vehicles and other innovations, Japan’s top automaker said Nov. 29.

November 29, 2023
BusinessTechnologyAutonomous

GM Says Strike Cost $1.1 Billion, but Raises Dividend

General Motors says pretax earnings took a $1.1 billion hit due to production lost during the UAW's strike, but the company expects to absorb the new contract's costs and raised its dividend.

November 29, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyTCA

Alabama to Build $30 Million EV Tech Workforce Training Hub

A $30 million workforce training center focused on electric vehicle technology will be built in Decatur, Ala., Gov. Kay Ivey announced Nov. 27.

November 28, 2023
Technology

Torc Lays Out Road Map to Autonomous Truck Launch in 2027

The independent subsidiary of Daimler Truck is paving the way for that rollout by conducting pilots with major motor carriers and mapping out the details of how fleet customers will dispatch and monitor unmanned commercial vehicles in the coming years.

November 28, 2023
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Schneider’s Freightliner eCascadias Reach 1 Million-Mile Mark

Freightliner eCascadia battery-electric trucks operated by Schneider reached 1 million zero-emission miles carrying customer freight, the carrier said

November 28, 2023
BusinessTechnologyFuel

Rolls-Royce Sours on Electric Planes, Needs Time for Hydrogen

Rolls-Royce Holdings backed away from electric aircraft and said conventional propulsion will remain the mainstay in coming years as hydrogen takes time to mature as an alternative.

November 28, 2023
TechnologySafetyGlobal Freight

DP World Says Some Personal Employee Data Stolen in Hack

DP World Plc said workers’ personal information was stolen in the November cyberattack on the port operator’s Australian business.

November 28, 2023
BusinessTechnology

Cyber Monday Sales Hit Record $12.4 Billion on Nov. 27

U.S. shoppers spent $12.4 billion on Cyber Monday, a robust result demonstrating the continued resilience of consumers despite dwindling pandemic-era savings and high interest rates.

November 28, 2023
BusinessTechnology

Bestpass Acquires Fleetworthy Solutions

Bestpass on Nov. 28 announced it is acquiring Fleetworthy Solutions Inc. 

November 27, 2023
BusinessTechnologyLogisticsAutonomous

Trucking Firms Using Social Media Influencers for Promotion

Trucking marketers looking for a leg up on social media are turning to AI software that can quickly surface the absolute best influencers in that medium to promote their brand.

November 22, 2023