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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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Fleets Focus on Driver Performance to Raise Fuel Economy

Trucking companies are increasingly investing in training, technology and incentives to optimize driver performance when it comes to fuel consumption.

June 6, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

Tesla, Battery Partner Get $1.8 Billion From Biden’s IRA

Elon Musk is getting more firepower for his electric vehicle price war thanks to President Joe Biden’s signature climate legislation.

June 2, 2023
BusinessTechnologyLogistics

Logistics Excels in Cincinnati DMA

The Cincinnati region is growing in stature as a leading transportation and logistics hub. According to BE NKY, between 2015 and 2020, the transportation and logistics sector was responsible for more than 85% of all jobs created in the region. This is projected to grow 28% through 2025.

June 1, 2023
BusinessTechnology

Top 10 Challenges for Carriers and Logistics Operations

Consumers want goods faster. Your clients want full supply chain visibility. Add in worker shortages, and things get complicated. But it doesn’t take a total tech overhaul or endless budget to solve these challenges. Read the white paper to learn more! 

June 1, 2023
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Self-Driving Trucks Need Human Operator Under California Bill

California lawmakers are moving forward with plans to restrict the deployment of self-driving trucks — a move that industry representatives say is misguided.

June 1, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafety

NHTSA Turns Up Pressure on Air Bag Inflator Company

DETROIT — The U.S. government is turning up the pressure on ARC Automotive to recall 67 million potentially dangerous air bag inflators.

June 1, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafety

Jaguar Recalls I-Pace EVs Due to Fire Risk in Batteries

DETROIT — Jaguar is recalling more than 6,000 I-Pace electric SUVs in the U.S. due to the risk of the high-voltage battery catching fire, and it’s telling owners to park them outdoors.

June 1, 2023
BusinessTechnologySafety

Georgia, Wyoming Schools to Train More Truck Drivers

Seeking to get more truck drivers on the road, colleges in Georgia and Wyoming are expanding their commercial driver license programs.

May 31, 2023
GovernmentTechnologyEquipmentFuel

US, EU Agree on Heavy-Truck Charging Standard

The U.S. and European Union have agreed that when a megawatt charging standard is developed for heavy trucks, it must be universal.

May 31, 2023
BusinessTechnologyLogisticsFor-Hire

Estes Express Lines Opens Terminal in California

Estes Express Lines took a major step in its expansion and sustainability initiatives with the opening of a new terminal in Banning, Calif., the carrier announced May 26.

May 31, 2023