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.
Nikola Founder Trevor Milton Must Face Criminal Case
Nikola Corp. founder Trevor Milton must face the criminal case against him in New York, after a federal judge denied his request to dismiss the indictment or change the venue.
Truckbase Business Overview, Features, Reviews 2024
Truckbase has emerged as the next-generation truck dispatch software leader with its suite of easy-to-use tools for truckload carriers.
Startup Embark Trucks Now Publicly Traded
Autonomous truck software developer Embark Trucks Inc. announced it completed its business combination with Northern Genesis Acquisition Corp. II, and the combined company has been renamed Embark Technology Inc.
November 15, 2021Xos Adds Additional Proprietary Battery Systems
Electric truck maker Xos Inc. announced its second series of proprietary battery systems.
November 15, 2021Appellate Court Strikes Down GHG Rule for Trailers
A divided federal appeals court has thrown out portions of the 2016 Phase 2 greenhouse gas emissions rule that would have required heavy- and medium-duty trailers for the first time ever to adopt some combination of fuel-saving technologies.
Rush Enterprises Appoints Clarke to Board
Commercial vehicle dealer Rush Enterprises announced it has appointed Troy Clarke to the board of directors and board member James Underwood will retire early next year.
November 12, 2021J.B. Hunt Execs Say Mandate Issues Extend Beyond Drivers
The question of how a federal vaccine mandate might affect transportation workers other than truck drivers must be considered amid broader discussion of the proposal, an industry executive said at a recent event.
Cummins Tackles Chip Shortage, Production Issues
Engine production issues go beyond the semiconductor chip shortage, Cummins Chief Financial Officer Mark Smith said Nov. 10 during the 51st Annual Baird Global Industrial Conference.
Daimler Truck Shares Details on Plans Post-Spinoff
Daimler Truck AG, the largest global truck maker, intends to go public Dec. 10, and recently described what that would look like in terms of products and performance.
Toyota December Production Outlook Shows Supply Woes Are Easing
Toyota Motor Corp. is targeting a level of output in December higher than what it’s seen in recent years, a sign that supply disruptions may be receding.
Post IPO, Rivian Pursues Stand-Alone Battery Plant
Fresh off a $12 billion initial public offering, Rivian Automotive Inc. is investing in a dizzying array of expansion projects and actively pursuing a site for a stand-alone battery factory in addition to a pair of new vehicle-assembly plants already planned.