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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, Logistics

Trucker Path Launches Brokerage Service for Smaller Brokers

Transportation technology provider Trucker Path is launching a new brokerage service offering designed for small to midsize freight brokers, the company announced April 3.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
April 4, 2024

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.

Government, Business, Technology, TCA

Stellantis CEO Says EV Battery Weight Must Be Halved

The weight of electric vehicles batteries should be halved over the next decade in order to make the cars more efficient and environmentally friendly, Stellantis NV CEO Carlos Tavares said.

Luke Ramseth | The Detroit News
April 4, 2024
Government, Business, Technology

South Korean Chipmaker Plans $3.87 Billion Indiana Plant

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — A major South Korean computer chipmaker said April 3 it plans to spend more than $3.87 billion in Indiana to build a semiconductor packaging plant and research center.

April 4, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment

Ford to Delay Production of New Electric Pickup, Large SUV

DETROIT — Ford Motor Co. says it will delay rolling out new electric pickup trucks and a new large electric SUV as it adds gas-electric hybrids to its model lineup.

April 4, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Fuel, Autonomous

2024 TMC Photo Gallery

Photos from American Trucking Associations' Technology & Maintenance Council Annual Meeting March 4-7, 2024, at the Ernest  N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans. 

April 4, 2024
Business, Technology, Logistics

NMFTA Establishes New LTL eBOL Standards

The National Motor Freight Traffic Association announced an update to its electronic bill of lading standards March 26 to help digitize less-than-truckload shipping.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
April 3, 2024
Business, Technology

At Amazon Fresh, Smart Carts Are In, ‘Just Walk Out’ Is Out

NEW YORK — Amazon is removing Just Walk Out technology from its Amazon Fresh stores as part of an effort to revamp the grocery chain.

Haleluya Hadero | Associated Press
April 2, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment

Rivian Beats EV Production Estimates

Rivian Automotive built and delivered more electric vehicles last quarter than Wall Street expected, giving the automaker a boost as it grapples with production hurdles and heavy costs.

Ed Ludlow | Bloomberg News
April 2, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment

Tesla Sales Fall Way Short of Estimates

Tesla Inc. suffered its first year-over-year sales drop since the early days of the COVID pandemic.

Dana Hull | Bloomberg News
April 2, 2024
Business, Technology

What's That? Transportation Management Systems (TMS)

A transportation management system or TMS is a logistics platform that uses technology to help trucking businesses plan, execute, and optimize the physical movement of goods, both incoming and outgoing.

April 1, 2024