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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, Equipment

Dana Reports Mixed Q4 Results

Dana Inc. reported mixed results in the fourth quarter as net income fell and revenue moved higher as the disrupted supply chain continued to hamper operations, and heavy-duty truck demand rose.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
February 23, 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.

Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

Biden Wants to Cut Into China’s Electric Battery Dominance

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — President Joe Biden highlighted his efforts to counter China’s dominance of the electric battery market on Feb. 22 as he touted domestic efforts to mine and process lithium and rare metals necessary to create the technology that powers cars, electronics, wind turbines and more.

Kathleen Ronayne | Associated Press
February 23, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Autonomous

TuSimple Agrees to US Oversight, Concluding Probe

Trucking startup TuSimple Holdings Inc. reached an agreement with U.S. authorities to resolve security concerns around its self-driving truck operations and the company’s ties with China.

Sean O'Kane | Bloomberg News
February 23, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Perspective

Perspective: Rethinking the Pitch for Truck Parking

Truck parking is a major pain point for the industry, and needs more investment from the government. It’s time to get creative about urging that investment, and potentially look to an unconventional source to find it: states’ climate budgets.

Grant Goodale | Co-founder and Chief Experience Officer, Convoy
February 22, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment

US House, Senate Negotiate Semiconductor Production Bill

Legislation that would dedicate $52 billion to boost the country’s role as a semiconductor manufacturer amid a supply chain crisis is expected to be a main item on Congress’ agenda over the coming weeks.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
February 22, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment

Eaton’s Vehicle Group Forms ePowertrain Business Unit

Power management company Eaton announced its Vehicle Group formed a new ePowertrain business unit, which will focus on products from Eaton’s electrified vehicle transmission, reduction gearing and differential portfolios.

February 22, 2022
Business, Technology, Fuel, Autonomous

Michael Lohscheller Named President at Nikola Motor

Nikola Corp. named Michael Lohscheller president of Nikola Motor with the aim of scaling its global heavy-duty truck business.

February 22, 2022
Business, Technology, Safety, Fuel

Explosion, Fire Rock Marathon’s Huge Louisiana Refinery

Marathon Petroleum Corp.’s oil refinery near New Orleans exploded into flames on Feb. 21, threatening to crimp fuel supplies and raise pump prices at a time of already rampant inflation.

Barbara Powell | Bloomberg News
February 22, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Breaking News

Cummins to Buy Parts Manufacturer Meritor for $3.7 Billion

Engine maker Cummins Inc. is acquiring components manufacturer Meritor in a $3.7 billion cash deal announced Feb. 22.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
February 22, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Logistics

Narrow Window to Clear Clogged L.A. Ports Hinges on Demand Waning

The bottlenecked ports in Los Angeles face a narrow window between now and midyear to clear container backlogs before another import surge and union contract talks threaten to stall progress moving record volumes of cargo through the busiest U.S. gateway for trade.

Laura Curtis | Bloomberg News
February 22, 2022