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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, Safety

Congress Mandates New Car Tech to Stop Drunken Driving

WASHINGTON — Congress has created a new requirement for automakers: Find a high-tech way to keep drunken people from driving cars.

Hope Yen and Tom Krisher | Associated Press
November 9, 2021

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.

Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Rivian IPO Puts Slow Race to Commercial EV to Public Market Test

Eleven years after Tesla Inc. went public with a market value of less than $2 billion, one of its most closely watched competitors is following in its tire treads with a much richer valuation.

Ed Ludlow and Crystal Tse | Bloomberg News
November 9, 2021
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Logistics

Central Washington Route Upgraded for Agricultural Truck Traffic

State and federal transportation agencies have recently upgraded and reclassified Washington State Route 281 as a heavy truck freight corridor allowing 10 million tons or more of mostly agricultural freight moves per year.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
November 8, 2021
Business, Technology, Autonomous

Self-Driving Software Developer Aurora Goes Public

Self-driving technology company Aurora announced it completed its business combination with Reinvent Technology Partners Y, a special purpose acquisition company.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
November 8, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment, Autonomous

Twitter Users Back Musk Selling 10% of Stake

Tesla Inc. declined after Elon Musk’s Twitter followers voted in favor of selling 10% of his stake in a poll set up by the electric car chief.

Ryan Beene and Dana Hull | Bloomberg News
November 8, 2021
Business, Technology, Logistics, Autonomous

Walmart Accelerates Self-Driving Delivery

At the moment, the future of transportation is at the Walmart on Regional Airport Boulevard in Bentonville, Ark.

Kyle Stock | Bloomberg News
November 8, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

$10 Billion Rivian IPO Would Be Seventh-Largest on Record

Rivian Automotive Inc., the electric truck maker backed by Amazon .com Inc., has elevated the marketed range of its initial public offering to raise as much as $10 billion.

Crystal Tse | Bloomberg News
November 5, 2021
Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

Embark Extends Partnership With Luminar

Autonomous truck software developer Embark Trucks Inc. announced a partnership with Luminar Technologies Inc. to equip Embark’s truck fleet with Luminar’s long-range lidar.

November 5, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment

Navistar Adds Fleetrite Aftermarket Retail Stores

Navistar Inc. announced its Fleetrite all-makes and models aftermarket truck and bus parts segment opened five more retail locations.

November 5, 2021
Business, Technology, Fuel

Sensata Adds EV Charging Products

Sensata Technologies announced new custom-designed high-voltage junction box solutions for charging commercial electric vehicles.

November 5, 2021