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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

Mitchell 1 Bundles Diagnostics Data With Nexiq Software

NEW ORLEANS — Maintenance shop technology provider Mitchell 1 has partnered with Nexiq Technologies to offer a one-stop diagnostic information resource for the truck service industry.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
March 4, 2024

Best Carrier TMS Software in 2024: How to Choose

Transitioning from basic load board tools or spreadsheets to an advanced, integrated Transportation Management System (TMS) is a critical step for mid-sized truckload carriers aiming to scale effectively and sustain long-term competitiveness.

Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

P.S.I. Enhances Data Portal, Supports Goodyear TPMS

NEW ORLEANS — P.S.I. executive Craig Smith calls Goodyear’s TPMS Plus tire management technology featuring TireView, P.S.I.'s TPMS, "a complete tire management program.”

Michael Freeze | Features Editor
March 4, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment

Nikola Appoints Ex-Eaton Finance Chief Thomas Okray as CFO

Class 8 truck maker Nikola Corp. appointed Thomas Okray as chief financial officer March 4, ending a three-month stint where CEO Steve Girsky wore both hats.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
March 4, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment

Dragonfly, Velociti Partner to Deploy Lithium-Ion APUs

NEW ORLEANS — Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp. is now providing its customers with access to Velociti’s Instant ROI and VeloCare programs to install and maintain its systems.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
March 4, 2024
Business, Technology, Autonomous

Intangles Introduces AI-Enabled DPF Monitoring

NEW ORLEANS — Intangles has introduced a new feature that informs fleets on the quality of diesel particulate filter regeneration to optimize fuel efficiency and engine performance.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
March 4, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Serjon Warns of Cybersecurity Risks for Motor Carriers

NEW ORLEANS — Motor carriers must take cybersecurity threats seriously or run the risk of being put out of business, a cybersecurity expert told industry reporters.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
March 3, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Phillips Industries to Launch Trailer Back-Up Camera Rear-Vu

NEW ORLEANS — Phillips Industries soon will begin offering a rear-facing trailer back-up camera that the company’s top executive said will be its biggest-ever product launch.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
March 3, 2024
Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

Waymo Granted OK to Expand Service in California

SAN FRANCISCO — California regulators on March 1 authorized Waymo to expand services of its fleet of robotaxis into Los Angeles and to cities on the peninsula south of San Francisco.

March 3, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

TruckWings Aero Device Shows 6% Fuel-Economy Improvement

NEW ORLEANS —  The TruckWings tractor-mounted aerodynamic device, which closes the gap between the cab and trailer, showed fuel-efficiency gains for diesel and CNG trucks in recent tests.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
March 3, 2024
Government, Business, Technology

Gnosis Freight Software Firm Expands in South Carolina

South Carolina officials announced a $438,500 expansion in Charleston County of Gnosis Freight, a supply chain and logistics software firm that is expected to create 51 jobs.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
March 1, 2024