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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

Aurora, TuSimple Have High Expectations for 2022

Executives from self-driving technology companies TuSimple and Aurora during separate online events hosted by Morgan Stanley outlined ambitious plans for 2022, building on their respective success in 2021.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
January 11, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Fuel

DTNA to Unveil SuperTruck II Concept This Year

Daimler Trucks North America offered an early peek into the engineering and design work behind its SuperTruck II concept vehicle, which the manufacturer plans to unveil later this year.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
January 11, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment

Eaton Acquires Royal Power Solutions for $600 Million

Power management company Eaton has acquired a U.S.-based firm that produces components for the electric vehicle sector.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
January 10, 2022
Business, Technology, Top 100

Quality Carriers to Deploy ELDs From Isaac Instruments

Liquid bulk hauler Quality Carriers has partnered with technology supplier Isaac Instruments to improve the in-cab experience for its drivers, the companies said in a joint announcement.

January 10, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment

Technology Adds Visibility, Efficiency to Yard Operations

As the logistics industry moves into the new year, supply chain challenges still remain. Although yard operations serve a critical link, the yard can become a black hole if not managed properly.

Mindy Long | Special to Transport Topics
January 10, 2022
Business, Technology

DriverReach Promotes Wendy Bartz to Customer VP Post

DriverReach announced it has promoted director of sales and services Wendy Bartz to vice president of customer experience.

January 7, 2022
Business, Technology, Autonomous, TCA

Autonomous Truck Company Torc to Open Hub in Texas

Torc Robotics is opening an Austin, Texas, engineering hub to accelerate development of its self-driving truck technology.

Lori Hawkins | Austin American-Statesman
January 7, 2022
Business, Technology, Autonomous, TCA

Cadillac Unveils Concept AV InnerSpace

Cadillac revealed the InnerSpace concept two-passenger electric and autonomous luxury vehicle Jan. 6 at CES in Las Vegas.

Kalea Hall | The Detroit News
January 7, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Logistics

Supreme Court Weighs Vaccine Rules

The Supreme Court appears divided on legal challenges centering on the scope and federal authority of the Biden administration’s sweeping proposed COVID vaccine mandate, which would require private-sector firms to vaccinate or test tens of millions of employees.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
January 7, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Autonomous

Paccar, Aurora Showcase Autonomous Truck at CES 2022

LAS VEGAS — Paccar Inc. and self-driving technology company Aurora showcased one of their autonomous trucks during CES 2022 on Jan. 6.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
January 7, 2022