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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, Fuel

US Zigs While Rest of the World Zags on EV Subsidies

Subsidies for electric vehicles are heading in very different directions in different parts of the world.

Colin McKerracher | Bloomberg News
March 8, 2022

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, Safety, Fuel

PG&E to Test GM’s EVs as Backup Power for Homes

Western U.S. utility giant PG&E Corp. and automaker General Motors Co. are working together to see if electric vehicles can be tapped as a source of backup power for homes in Northern California.

Mark Chediak | Bloomberg News
March 8, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Fuel

TMC Considers Recommending EV Coolant, Lubricant Practices

ORLANDO, Fla. — Whether the time has come for recommended practices (RPs) for coolants and lubricants for electric vehicles was a topic of discussion during a pair of March 7 study group task force meetings at the Technology & Maintenance Council 2022 Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
March 8, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment

New Task Force Seeks to Establish EV Efficiency Practices

ORLANDO, Fla. — The new era of the commercial electric fleet brings a new task force for electric vehicle-efficiency performance.

Michael Freeze | Features Editor
March 8, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment

New TMC Chair Randy Obermeyer Sees Bright Future as Electrification Advances

The new chairman of the Technology & Maintenance Council of American Trucking Associations said fleets must take a wide-ranging view of the challenges that lie ahead as the trucking industry moves toward electrification, and is placing education about the opportunities that exist both for motor carriers and technicians on his agenda.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
March 7, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment

Orbcomm Announces Camera Analytics, Sensors

ORLANDO, Fla. — Orbcomm announced enhancements to its data-driven truck telematics solution that aim to improve visibility, efficiency and safety for fleets, drivers and customers.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
March 7, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Autonomous

Automated Truck Developers Discuss Path to Commercialization

ORLANDO, Fla. — Several developers of automated driving technologies for heavy-duty trucks provided an update on their on-road testing and commercialization plans at the Technology & Maintenance Council 2022 Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
March 7, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

TMC Study Group Tackles Considerations for Adopting Electric Trucks

ORLANDO, Fla. — During a study group presentation on the implementation considerations for electrical terminal tractors, Patrick Seeberg, senior global product planning manager at Dana Inc., began with a simple question.

Michael Freeze | Features Editor
March 7, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment

Doleco USA Unveils Level Deck Self-Leveling Decking Beam

ORLANDO, Fla. — Securing technology provider Doleco USA unveiled its level deck self-leveling decking beam at an industry conference on March 6.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
March 7, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment

Michelin Debuts New Low-Rolling-Resistance Tire

ORLANDO, Fla. — Tire manufacturer Michelin introduced the Michelin X One Line Energy D2 tire, its lowest-rolling-resistance heavy-duty truck drive tire.

Michael Freeze | Features Editor
March 7, 2022