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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.

BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Nikola Truck Catches Fire During Testing

Nikola Corp. says one of its battery-electric big rigs experienced a ā€œthermal incidentā€ Sept. 8 during a test on the cause of recent fires that prompted a recall.

September 11, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

California Shows an Electric-Car Uprising Headed for the US

If you want to know how quickly electric vehicles might spread across the U.S., just look at California. In the past five years, EVs have gone from 2% of new-car sales in the state to 22%.

September 8, 2023
BusinessTechnologyAutonomous

Using AI and Video to Make Job Interviews More Efficient

AI-powered video interviewing of job applicants has quickly matured into a mainstream option for trucking and logistics companies looking to streamline the hiring process.

September 8, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyFuelLogistics

The Trucking Industry Tackles Carbon Tracking

As corporate reporting on greenhouse gas emissions becomes commonplace, more shippers will turn to their freight transportation providers for help tracking their carbon footprints.

September 8, 2023
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentLogistics

Executive Spotlight: Wade Anderson, Bay & Bay Transportation

Wade Anderson of Bay & Bay Transportation in Eagen, Minn., has moreĀ than 30 years of experience digitally transforming companies.

September 8, 2023
BusinessTechnologySafetyFuel

Card Skimming at Truck Stops Is a Huge Problem for Fleets

Many of us have had to deal with the unforĀ­tunate probĀ­lem of credit card fraud. You look at your monthly card statement and your eyes get wide after seeing the total.

September 8, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

University of Tennessee Develops Fleet Sustainability Index

The University of Tennessee Fleet Sustainability Index contains emissions profiles for more than 400,000 motor carriers and millions of trucks.

September 8, 2023
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFor-Hire

Estes Among Fleets to Pilot Remora’s Carbon Capture System

Estes was among the first commercial for-hire carriers to sign up to pilot emerging technology developed by Remora.

September 8, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Trucking’s Many Roads to Decarbonization

Trucking already has made strides to reduce emissions but carriers will need to comply with stricter regulations ahead. So how will the industry achieve these carbon reduction goals?

September 8, 2023
BusinessTechnologyLogistics

Two Flexport Executives to Leave After CEO’s Abrupt Exit

Flexport Inc. executives Teresa Carlson and Darcie Henry are leaving the company, both hired during the tenure of CEO Dave Clark, who unexpectedly departed on Sept. 6.

September 8, 2023