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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

Tesla, Amazon Stock Splits Trigger Retail Stampede

Recent proposals from Alphabet Inc., Amazon.com Inc. and Tesla Inc. tell us one thing: Stock splits can spark big rallies as retail traders pile in.

March 29, 2022

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, Fuel

Volta Stock Plunges After Founders Resign

Shares of Volta Inc. plunged to all-time lows after the electric vehicle charging company announced the abrupt departures of two of its top executives, both of them founders of the firm.

David R. Baker | Bloomberg News
March 28, 2022
Business, Technology, Fuel, Autonomous

Tesla to Seek Approval for Another Stock Split

Tesla Inc. gained in early trading March 28 after the carmaker said it plans to seek shareholder approval for a move that would enable its second stock split in roughly two years.

Craig Trudell and Dana Hull | Bloomberg News
March 28, 2022
Business, Technology, Logistics

IMC Welcomes Fields as Human Resources VP

IMC Cos. hired Sabrina Fields to fill the role of vice president of people strategies and human resources. Fields previously served in human resource leadership roles at International Flavors & Fragrances, Rich Products Corp. and J.R. Simplot.

March 25, 2022
Business, Technology, Safety

Lytx Recognizes Winners in Driver, Coach Categories

Lytx announced the winners of its driver of the year and coach of the year awards last month.

March 25, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, TCA

Stellantis Announces Hurricane ICE Line

In a nod to the uncertain road ahead for electric vehicle adoption, Stellantis announced an all-new internal-combustion engine line March 25, even as the automaker targets 50% EV sales in the U.S. by 2030.

Henry Payne | The Detroit News
March 25, 2022
Business, Technology

Rand McNally Debuts Truck Navigation Tablet

Rand McNally unveiled an in-cab tablet March 24 with navigation and features for professional truck drivers.

March 24, 2022
Business, Technology, Logistics

Truckstop Introduces Load Booking Mobile App

Freight management company Truckstop.com announced March 24 that it will launch a mobile app to connect carriers with loads.

March 24, 2022
Government, Business, Technology

Economic Changes Drive a New Trucking Environment, Panelists Say

The trucking industry is starting to normalize as the coronavirus pandemic loses its grasp on the economy, a panel of experts said March 23.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
March 24, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

Safety ‘Areas of Concern’ Remain Consistent, FMCSA Says

Many of the safety trend concerns discussed during the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s 21st Annual Analysis, Research and Technology Forum on March 23 echoed those identified at the 2021 forum.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
March 24, 2022