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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

US Pushes New Tech Export Rules to Limit China’s Access

The Biden administration plans to impose export controls on critical technologies including quantum computing and semiconductor goods.

Mackenzie Hawkins | Bloomberg News
September 6, 2024
Business, Technology

Cracking the Code on Worker Sentiment in Trucking

Increasing numbers of trucking companies are turning to artificial intelligence-­powered worker sentiment platforms to assess — and act on — employee sentiment in the workplace.

Joe Dysart | Webology 101
September 6, 2024
Business, Technology

TMS: The Unsung Hero of Connected Trucking

Mark Hill, CEO of PCS Software, writes about how the TMS is evolving into an ever more sophisticated platform.

Mark Hill | CEO, PCS Software
September 6, 2024
Business, Technology, Autonomous

Intel Is Exploring Sale of Part of Stake in Mobileye

Intel is considering options for its stake in its struggling automated driving systems provider Mobileye as part of a major strategy overhaul, people with knowledge of the matter said. 

September 6, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Autonomous

How Self-Driving Trucks Could Create New Jobs

As autonomous truck developers move ­closer to deploying fully driverless on-highway tractors, they are also pioneering a set of new, specialized job functions.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
September 6, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

California Passes Similar AV Legislation Vetoed Last Year

For the second straight year, California lawmakers forwarded legislation to the governor that would require drivers to be in the cab during the testing of autonomous heavy trucks in the state.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
September 5, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Tradeshows

TMC Heads Back to Raleigh With Revamped Competitions

The event, scheduled for Sept. 15-19, will take place in Raleigh, N.C., a city that’s hosted a number of TMC gatherings in the past — most recently in 2019.

Michael Freeze | Features Editor
September 5, 2024
Business, Technology

Why Public EV Chargers Almost Never Work as Fast as Promised

At U.S. public stations promising EV charging speeds of 100 kilowatts or higher, the average delivered charge was only 52 kW in 2022.

Kyle Stock | Bloomberg News
September 5, 2024
Business, Technology, Fuel

BMW to Sell Hydrogen Cars in Partnership With Toyota

BMW AG plans to start selling hydrogen-powered vehicles in four years in a bid to establish the technology as an alternative to battery-electric cars.

September 5, 2024
Business, Technology, Fuel

ChargePoint Restructures Workforce Amid Revenue Challenges

ChargePoint Holdings, operator of the largest electric vehicle charging network in the US, plans to cut 15% of its workforce after missing revenue forecasts.

Tope Alake | Bloomberg News
September 4, 2024