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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.

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7 Roadblocks to the Widespread Adoption of Autonomous Trucking

The autonomous trucking industry is facing some headwinds. Transport Topics shares what needs to happen for self-driving trucks to see widespread adoption.

October 10, 2023
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7 Roadblocks to the Widespread Adoption of Autonomous Trucking

The autonomous trucking industry is facing some headwinds. Transport Topics shares what needs to happen for self-driving trucks to see widespread adoption.聽

October 10, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipment

Volvo Trucks Says SuperTruck II Exceeds Efficiency Goals

Volvo Trucks North America said that its fuel efficient SuperTruck II significantly outperformed freight and fuel efficiency goals.

October 10, 2023
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

The Future of Electric Vehicles Looms Over UAW Strike

WAYNE, Mich. 鈥 On the picket lines at a Ford factory west of Detroit, many striking workers don鈥檛 think the electric vehicle revolution is coming for their jobs 鈥 at least not in the near future.

October 10, 2023
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFor-HirePrivate

Mercedes Unveils Longhaul Electric Truck

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

October 10, 2023
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Tesla鈥檚 Price Cuts Make It Competitive With Gas-Powered Cars

Tesla Inc.鈥檚 top-selling electric vehicles now compete directly with gasoline cars on price after the latest round of price reductions, but that could cost the company $1.2 billion a year.

October 9, 2023
BusinessTechnologyLogistics

GXO Launches End-to-End Supply Chain Software Solutions

GXO Logistics is deploying a new end-to-end supply chain software solution to support its shared warehousing service GXO Direct, the company announced Oct. 3.

October 6, 2023
BusinessTechnologySafetyFor-Hire

Estes: Many Core IT Systems Operational Again After Attack

Estes Express Lines on Oct. 6 said a large share of its core IT infrastructure systems were 鈥渙nce again operational鈥 following a cyberattack earlier in the week.

October 6, 2023
BusinessTechnology

Carrier Global Launches Supply Chain Disruption Risk Tool

Carrier Global Corp. on Oct. 4 began offering a software-as-a-service solution known as Lynx Logix that helps predict and address supply chain disruptions, it said.

October 6, 2023
BusinessTechnology

FleetDrive 360 Hires Michael Nalepka as CEO

FleetDrive 360 appointed Michael Nalepka as CEO on Oct. 5, the cloud-based driver qualifications and compliance specialist said.

October 6, 2023