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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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US Hydrogen Hubs Formed in Southwest, Southeast

Two new hydrogen hubs have been formed with a Southwest collaborative among Arizona, Nevada and the Navajo Nation as well as a six-state Southeast group featuring lead utilities.

December 5, 2022
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Guide From AASHTO, Other Groups Helps States Develop EV Infrastructure

A short guide to help state agencies collaborate in creating electric vehicle infrastructure has been published by a group of key national transportation, electric utility and energy groups.

December 2, 2022
BusinessTechnologyLogisticsAutonomous

Uber Freight, Aurora, Veritiv Partner in Texas AV Pilot

Uber Freight and self-driving technology developer Aurora Innovation Inc. announced they are deepening their existing partnership in Texas by autonomously hauling freight between Dallas-Fort Worth and El Paso for packing solutions distributor Veritiv Corp. 

December 2, 2022
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Tesla Delivers Its First Electric Semis to PepsiCo

Tesla Inc. has handed over the first of its long-awaited battery-electric Class 8 tractors to private fleet operator PepsiCo, kicking off customer deliveries for the vehicle originally unveiled more than five years ago.

December 2, 2022
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Bridgestone Americas Names Steve Hoeft President of Commercial Truck Group

Bridgestone Americas has selected Steve Hoeft as president of its commercial truck group, the company announced Dec. 1.

December 1, 2022
BusinessTechnology

Improve Cashflow and Customer Service [Free Case Study]

Discover how a wholesale energy transporter was able to boost turnaround time between deal and invoice by 94%. Read the case study to learn about the complete transportation management solution and mobile printers that improved efficiency, increased cashflow, and delivered better service.

December 1, 2022
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

How Mobil Delvacâ„¢ helped a Texas Transportation Company

See how the Mobil Delvacâ„¢ team created a lubrication strategy for a Texas-based transportation company that extended oil drain intervals, provided enhanced engine protection, saved more than 500 labor hours for their team, and reduced their costs by over $700,000 per year.

December 1, 2022
BusinessTechnology

How to Boost Efficiency, Cashflow, and Deliver Great Service

In this free case study, you'll discover how a complete transformation management solution paired with durable mobile printers helped a wholesale energy transporter boost turnaround time between deal and invoice by 94%.

December 1, 2022
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

Facebook Job Ads Illegally Discriminate, Female Truckers Claim

Meta Platforms Inc. “routinely discriminates†in steering job ads to specific age and gender groups on its Facebook platform, a women’s truckers organization alleged in a civil rights complaint.

December 1, 2022
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Mack Names Jonathan Randall President

Mack Trucks announced it promoted Jonathan Randall to president of Mack Trucks North America, effective Dec. 1.

November 30, 2022