Technology
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.
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, 2024NMFTA 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.
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.
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.
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.
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, 2024What's That? Autonomous Trucks
As one of the most anticipated innovations in the logistics industry, autonomous trucks promise to reshape our highways, enhance efficiency, and redefine the global supply chain. But how do they work, and what makes them so pivotal?
April 1, 20242024 State Truck Driving Championships Schedule
Here's a week-by-week look at the 2024 state truck driving championships, with date and location, and a link to results when the state association makes them available.
March 31, 2024DroneUp Debuts Drop-Off, Pickup System to Kiosks
Virginia Beach, Va., drone services company DroneUp is expanding beyond the skies to build out its delivery ecosystem with a kiosk package pickup and drop-off system.
Greenlane Announces First Commercial EV Charging Corridor
Greenlane is planning to develop its first commercial electric vehicle charging corridor along Interstate 15 in Southern California, the industry joint venture announced March 27.