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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, Autonomous

TuSimple Explores Adding Partners in Asia-Pacific Businesses

Autonomous driving technology company TuSimple Holdings Inc. announced it intends to explore certain transactions that could add partners at a subsidiary level for its Asia-Pacific-focused businesses.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
March 23, 2022

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.

Business, Technology, Fuel, Autonomous

Former Cruise CEO Dan Ammann Lands at Exxon

Dan Ammann, who led the Cruise self-driving unit of General Motors Co. until December with a mission to reduce traffic and eliminate emissions, has landed at oil giant Exxon Mobil Corp.

March 22, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment

Continental Launches Second-Generation CV Tires

Continental, one of the largest automotive suppliers and tire manufacturers in the world, has launched the first products in its second generation of General Tire commercial tires.

March 22, 2022
Business, Technology, Fuel

EV Battery Maker LG to Expand in Michigan

LANSING, Mich. — Electric vehicle battery maker LG Energy Solution plans a $1.7 billion expansion in western Michigan that will add up to 1,200 jobs by 2025, officials announced March 22.

David Eggert | Associated Press
March 22, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Logistics, TCA

Iowa Towns Negotiate With Canadian Pacific Over Train Traffic

Cities along the Mississippi River and Canadian Pacific officials are talking about ways to measure and address the impact of its proposed merger with Kansas City Southern. The consolidation could triple the train traffic in the Iowa Quad-Cities.

Sarah Watson | Quad City Times
March 22, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Autonomous

Locomation, Christenson Partner on Automated Truck Deployment

LAS VEGAS — Automated truck developer Locomation has signed an eight-year agreement with Christenson Transportation to deploy its human-guided autonomous convoy technology.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
March 22, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Autonomous

Tesla ‘Gigafactory’ Opens in Germany

BERLIN — Electric car manufacturer Tesla is opening its first European factory March 22 on the outskirts of Berlin in an effort to challenge German automakers on their home turf.

March 22, 2022
Business, Technology, Logistics

Repowr Closes $4.2 Million Seed Round

Repowr, a collaborative logistics marketplace and digital-leasing platform, announced it closed a $4.2 million seed round.

March 21, 2022
Business, Technology

Navistar Plans Platform Science Integration

Navistar is teaming with Platform Science to add telematics solutions to its trucks, the companies announced March 21.

March 21, 2022
Government, Technology, Fuel

As Gas Prices Rise, Towns Add Electric Car Charging Stations

ASBURY PARK, N.J. — A wave of new electric vehicle charging stations across the country is coming as interest in alternatives to gasoline-powered vehicles is on the rise, though most of the plans were in the works before recent gasoline price spikes.

Wayne Parry | Associated Press
March 21, 2022