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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.

Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

ATA, Freight Stakeholders Press CARB for Alternatives to Emissions Rule

American Trucking Associations is among the groups proposing that the California Air Resources Board consider supply chain pressures for granting the industry alternatives to certain regulatory compliance.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
March 15, 2022

Best Trucking Accounting Software 2024

If you’re simply looking for a bookkeeping tool, you can stop reading here, and look no further than QuickBooks. If you’re embracing the notion that trucking accounting goes far beyond that, or want to have a more expansive trucking accounting system of which QuickBooks is a key part, then read on.

Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

Airlines Rally as They See Path to Profit Despite Fuel Jump

U.S. airline stocks climbed as the carriers said they will trim flying to remain on track toward profits even as fuel prices soar.

Mary Schlangenstein | Bloomberg News
March 15, 2022
Business, Technology

Isaac Instruments, BlackBerry Radar Integrate Trucking Services

BlackBerry Ltd. teamed with the fleet management solution provider Isaac Instruments to integrate their service offerings March 14.

March 15, 2022
Business, Technology

Tesla Raises Prices Across Lineup

Tesla Inc. raised prices on all its vehicles after CEO Elon Musk said costs were increasing at the companies he runs.

Craig Trudell | Bloomberg News
March 15, 2022
Business, Technology, Fuel, TCA

Uber, Lyft Add Fuel Surcharges for Rides, Deliveries

Ride-hailing giants Uber and Lyft are tacking on a fuel surcharge for customers to help drivers offset the cost of record-high gas prices.

Rick Sobey | Boston Herald
March 14, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

FourKites Unveils Initiative to Reduce Supply Chain Emissions

FourKites announced its Net Zero initiative to help companies achieve organizational goals to reduce supply chain emissions.

March 14, 2022
Government, Business, Technology

China’s COVID Lockdowns Could Threaten Half of Economy

Widespread lockdowns in China akin to the measures just taken in the southern technology hub of Shenzhen could affect half of the country’s gross domestic product, with negative implications for economies elsewhere too.

March 14, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Ford to Partner on Battery Plant in Turkey

Ford’s Turkish partner will join forces with the U.S. automaker’s battery venture to build one of the world’s largest battery plants by 2025. Stocks rose.

Ercan Ersoy | Bloomberg News
March 14, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Container Freight Rates Set to Rise on More China Lockdowns

The number of containerships waiting off Qingdao, one of China’s biggest ports, is continuing to rise as the country doubles down on its COVID Zero policy, adding more delays to a strained global supply chain.

Kevin Varley and Ann Koh | Bloomberg News
March 14, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment

Wait Times for Chip Deliveries Grow Again

The wait times for semiconductor deliveries rose again in February, a sign that shortages are continuing to bedevil chip buyers in a wide range of industries.

Ilena Peng | Bloomberg News
March 11, 2022