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.
Anheuser-Busch Taps Zero-Emission Trucks to Deliver New Beer
Anheuser-Busch teamed up with fleet partners Nikola Corp. and BYD Motors ahead of the Super Bowl to deliver Bud Light NEXT with zero-emission trucks.
February 11, 2022Infographic: Ryder’s Foundation for a Successful Freight Brokerage
Globally, supply chains are facing unprecedented levels of disruption. As a result, shippers and carriers are challenged more than ever to keep goods moving while remaining profitable. While most brokerages point to technology as the key to achieving success, today’s setbacks have proven that technology alone isn’t enough.
After ‘Driver-Out’ Milestone, TuSimple CEO Cheng Lu Outlines Vision for Autonomous Trucking
LAS VEGAS — When TuSimple completed its first “driver-out” autonomous truck run in December, it marked a significant step toward a commercial launch of the company’s driverless truck technology.
January Class 8 Sales Drop
Class 8 U.S. retail sales in January slipped below 15,000, an 11.8% decline compared with a year earlier, Wards Intelligence reported.
Suppliers Detail Supply Chain Challenges
Leaders of commercial vehicle suppliers weighed in, during recent earnings calls, on challenges to the supply chain and related concerns.
Cummins to Acquire Jacobs Vehicle Systems
Altra Industrial Motion Corp. announced it entered into an agreement to sell its Jacobs Vehicle Systems business to Cummins Inc. for $325 million.
Toyota’s Auto Sales Sag on Chips Crunch
TOKYO — Toyota’s profit slipped nearly 6% last quarter, the Japanese automaker said Feb. 9, highlighting the headwinds automakers are facing in a computer chips crunch caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Ford’s Kansas City Plant Begins Deliveries of E-Transit
Ford Motor Co. this week began shipping its new all-electric E-Transit cargo van from its Kansas City Assembly Plant in Missouri to customers across the U.S.
Ram Teases Electric 1500 Pickup, Launches New Site
Ram’s electric pickup truck still is two years away, but the “Built to Serve” brand is giving the public a tease of a concept vehicle and an opportunity to share what they want from the EV.
Senators Demand Answers About Tesla Feature That Runs Stop Signs
A pair of Democratic U.S. senators demanded answers Feb. 8 from Tesla Inc. about a feature of its so-called Full Self-Driving system that permitted its vehicles to slowly roll through intersections without stopping as well as complaints about cars that suddenly brake at high speeds.
Mack Offers Vehicle-as-a-Service Plan for LR Electric Model
Mack Trucks and Mack Financial Services launched an all-inclusive vehicle-as-a-service program to help simplify the purchase process and help customers better manage expenses associated with acquiring the Mack LR Electric, a battery-electric vehicle.
February 8, 2022