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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.

Business, Technology, Equipment, Autonomous, TCA

Yamato, DeNA Test Autonomous Delivery System in Japan

On April 24, Yamato Transport Co. and DeNA Co. tested an autonomous vehicle delivery service to gauge the potential of self-driving technology in the field of logistics.

April 24, 2018
Business, Technology, Equipment

Freightliner Launches Cabover Refuse Truck

LAS VEGAS 鈥 Daimler Trucks North America has introduced a low cab-forward refuse model for its Freightliner brand that the company said will complete its vocational lineup.

April 24, 2018
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Perspective

Opinion: Safety Culture Falls Outside Government Purview

Should the federal government be measuring your company鈥檚 safety culture? The short answer is 鈥渘o.鈥 Absolutely not.

April 24, 2018
Business, Technology, Logistics

Amazon Starts Delivering Goods to Trunks of GMs, Volvos

Amazon.com has partnered with General Motors Co. and Volvo Cars to deliver packages to car trunks in 37 U.S. cities, as the e-commerce giant seeks new delivery methods for customers who may be wary of leaving packages outside or allowing couriers into their homes.

April 24, 2018
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Electric Buses Starting to Dampen Demand for Diesel

Electric buses were seen as a joke at an industry conference in Belgium seven years ago when Chinese manufacturer BYD Co. showed an early model.

April 24, 2018
Business, Technology, Fuel

AirFlow Truck Co., Toyota Highlight Class 8 Technology at Shell鈥檚 鈥楳ake the Future鈥 Event

SONOMA, Calif. 鈥 Equipment manufacturers showcased new fuel-efficient Class 8 tractor technology here during Shell鈥檚 鈥淢ake the Future鈥 event at the Sonoma Raceway on April 20.

April 23, 2018
Business, Technology, Fuel

Renewable Natural Gas Facilities on the Rise

The Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas released a new map and project database that shows there are now at least 76 operational RNG facilities in the United States and Canada.

April 23, 2018
Business, Technology, Equipment, Autonomous, TCA

Could Self-Driving Bulldozers Help Fix A Housing Shortage?

As the yellow and black bulldozer-like machine zoomed around the construction site preparing the ground for 700 new houses, all that was missing was someone in the driver鈥檚 seat.

April 23, 2018
Business, Technology, Fuel

Fuel-Card Partnerships Proliferate Amid Growing Competition for Discounts

Cost savings and conveniences offered through fuel cards are spurring an increase in partnerships among card issuers, truck-stop chains and other industry players as competition heats up in the fuel-discount arena.

April 23, 2018
Business, Technology, Equipment, Autonomous

Volvo Unit UD Trucks Eyes Autonomous Vehicles to Ease Driver Shortage in Japan

UD Trucks, a Japanese subsidiary of Swedish truck maker Volvo AB, plans to introduce electric and autonomous trucks within the next two years, joining global rivals in developing driverless technologies to ease a labor shortage.

April 23, 2018