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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, Safety, Autonomous, Breaking News

Navistar Partners With Plus on Hub-to-Hub Autonomous Trucks

Truck maker Navistar Inc. has partnered with Plus, a developer of automated driving technology, to pave the way for hub-to-hub autonomous Class 8 trucks.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features
March 12, 2024

Best Trucking Invoicing Software for Growing Carriers

Managing invoices and billing efficiently is crucial for maintaining cash flow and ensuring business growth.

Business, Technology, Equipment

Utility Trailer Advances Schmitz Cargobull Partnership

NEW ORLEANS — Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co. recently advanced its partnership with refrigeration unit specialist Schmitz Cargobull.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
March 11, 2024
Business, Technology, Sponsored

Best Trucking Software 2024

For growing asset-based carriers, ensuring you have the right trucking software is essential for managing fleets, optimizing operations, and winning more higher-paying loads.

March 11, 2024
Business, Technology

Tesla’s Next Major Growth Phase May Be Years Away

Tesla is likely years away from fully ramping a new lower-cost model, which will take the company longer than Wall Street is assuming, Evercore analysts said.

Craig Trudell | Bloomberg News
March 11, 2024
Government, Business, Technology

ChargePoint CEO Rick Wilmer Expects More EV Stations

DETROIT— Sales growth of electric vehicles in the U.S. has started to slow, and polls show it’s due in part to anxiety over running out of battery power and too few charging stations.

Tom Krisher | Associated Press
March 11, 2024
Government, Business, Technology

TSMC to Win More Than $5 Billion in Grants for US Chip Plant

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. is set to win more than $5 billion in federal grants to support a chipmaking project in Arizona, according to people familiar with the matter.

Mackenzie Hawkins | Bloomberg News
March 8, 2024
Business, Technology, Fuel, Autonomous

Tesla’s Wall Street Fans Turn Squeamish as EV Turmoil Mounts

Tesla Inc.’s support among Wall Street bulls is weakening with the lowest percentage of analysts since April 2021 recommending that investors buy the stock.

Esha Dey | Bloomberg News
March 8, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment

Decisiv Showcases New Asset Management Platform With Tico

NEW ORLEANS — Decisiv showcased the new asset management platform it created as part of an ongoing partnership with terminal tractor maker Tico Manufacturing on March 6 at TMC 2024.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
March 8, 2024
Business, Technology

GM Resumes Blazer EV Sales

General Motors said it will resume sales of its Chevrolet Blazer EV almost three months after grounding the vehicle due to software issues that could cause charging problems.

David Welch | Bloomberg News
March 8, 2024
Business, Technology

Chairman Profile: Schuier Carries on Family Tradition In Trucking

Newly elected Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) Chairman Amanda Schuier said her primary goal is to get TMC members more engaged with the council.

March 7, 2024