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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, Safety

TMC’s Fall Meeting Will Prioritize Attendee Safety

Health and safety will be a top priority at American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council’s Fall Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
August 24, 2021

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Business, Technology, Fuel

Maersk Invests $1.4 Billion in Methanol-Powered Ships

A.P. Moller-Maersk has ordered eight new vessels, each costing $175 million, that can be propelled by cleanly made methanol instead of an oil-based fuel.

Jack Wittels | Bloomberg News
August 24, 2021
Business, Technology, Fuel

Chevron Expands RNG Push for Longhaul Trucks

Chevron Corp. and joint venture partner Brightmark, a waste solutions manager, will build an additional 10 facilities to produce dairy biomethane to fuel longhaul trucks.

Naureen S. Malik | Bloomberg News
August 24, 2021
Business, Technology, Safety

Chip Shortage Set to Worsen as COVID Rampages Through Malaysia

The number of COVID-19 infections is surging in Malaysia, threatening to aggravate shortages of semiconductors and other components that have hammered automakers for months.

August 24, 2021
Business, Technology, Fuel, Autonomous

Nikola Awarded DOE Grant to Research Hydrogen Refueling

Nikola Corp. announced the U.S. Department of Energy awarded it a grant of $2 million to advance research into autonomous refueling technologies for future hydrogen fueling stations.

August 23, 2021
Business, Technology, Autonomous

Goodyear, Plus Announce Autonomous Trucks Collaboration

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. announced a collaboration with automated driving company Plus to integrate Goodyear’s suite of services with Plus technology.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
August 23, 2021
Government, Technology, Fuel

Fuel-Efficient Tech Available for Trucks Via Proposed Legislation

Legislation that would establish a program at the U.S. Department of Energy to assist the trucking industry with the adoption of fuel-efficient technologies recently was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
August 23, 2021
Business, Technology, Fuel

Sensata Technologies Acquires Spear Power Systems

Sensata Technologies announced the acquisition of Spear Power Systems, which provides lithium-ion-based energy storage systems for land, sea and air applications.

August 23, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment

Hyundai Translead Picks TNT Sales for Missouri Branch of Dealer Network

Hyundai Translead has selected TNT Sales as its dealer for the state of Missouri.

August 23, 2021
Business, Technology, Fuel

ADM, Marathon Partner on Renewable Diesel Venture

Marathon Petroleum Corp. and ADM announced plans to form a joint venture for the production of soybean oil to supply what they referred to as rapidly growing demand for renewable diesel fuel.

August 23, 2021