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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

Motive Debuts Holiday Outlook Report at MCE

AUSTIN, Texas — Fleet management technology supplier Motive released its first holiday outlook report examining the state of freight entering the peak season and heading into 2024.

October 15, 2023
BusinessTechnologySafety

MCE Executive Panel: Safety Culture Must Come From the Top

AUSTIN, Texas — The safety culture for any carrier must be established from the top down, said executives at American Trucking Associations’ 2023 Management Conference & Exhibition.

October 15, 2023
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Hyliion Showcases Electric Truck Solutions

AUSTIN, Texas — Hyliion Holdings Corp. showcased its electric powertrain technology Oct. 14 during a ride-along at American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference & Exhibition.

October 14, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyFuel

Biden Awards $7 Billion for Clean Hydrogen Hubs Across US

President Joe Biden announced Oct. 13 that seven state-backed regional hubs will receive a total of $7 billion for hydrogen fuel production in his ambitious push for zero-emission green energy.

October 13, 2023
BusinessTechnologyFor-Hire

Estes Rating, Quoting System Returns to Action After Cyberattack

Estes Express Lines late Oct. 12 said its rating and quoting system, as well as telephone lines and email access, were again operational following a cyberattack earlier in the month.

October 13, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafetyAutonomousTCA

Cruise to Upgrade San Francisco Driverless Cars

Cruise plans to roll out a suite of technological upgrades intended to make its driverless cars more adept at responding during emergencies, the company said Oct. 12.

October 13, 2023
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFor-HirePrivate

Mercedes Challenges Tesla's Battery-Powered Semi

Mercedes-Benz Trucks revealed a heavy-duty #electric #truck to take on Tesla’s battery-powered Semi, the latest move in the intensifying race to decarbonize road logistics. 

October 12, 2023
BusinessTechnologyAutonomousTCA

Waymo Comes to Southern California, and It’s a Hot Ticket

Driverless car company Waymo began offering 24/7 robotaxi service Oct. 11 in Southern California. Autonomous vehicle enthusiasts lined up at the Waymo stand in Santa Monica as early as 8 a.m.

October 12, 2023
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Shell Starship 3.0 Demo Runs Produce Lower Emissions

Shell announced the results from demonstration runs of its Shell Starship 3.0 truck that included a reduction of energy usage and carbon emissions.

October 11, 2023
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

China’s CATL, BYD Dominate EV Battery Market

Chinese companies are expanding their share of the U.S. and European electric car battery markets thanks to lower prices, cementing their domination of the industry globally.

October 11, 2023