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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

Dana Reports Higher Q3 Income, Revenue

Dana Inc. reported increased net income and revenue for the third quarter, citing strong customer demand in its heavy-vehicle markets.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
October 26, 2021

QuickBooks for Trucking: Connecting QuickBooks to Your TMS

Learn how Truckbase connects QuickBooks for trucking and your TMS to help you marry your trucking-specific data in your TMS with your financial data in QuickBooks.

Business, Technology

Chip Lead Times Begin to Improve

Delivery times for chips in October posted their smallest gain in about nine months, signaling that the shortages that have punished a broad swath of industries may finally be easing.

Ian King | Bloomberg News
October 26, 2021
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

IG Audit: FMCSA Systems Vulnerable to Hacking, Malware

A new Department of Transportation Inspector General audit concludes that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s information technology infrastructure is fraught with security weaknesses that are at risk for compromise by hackers and the placement of malware.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
October 26, 2021
Business, Technology, Fuel

Navistar, In-Charge Energy Focus on Carbon Neutral Electricity

Navistar and In-Charge Energy announced their partnership can now power electric vehicle fleet customers with carbon neutral electricity through their EV charging infrastructure.

October 26, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment, Autonomous

Tesla Becomes Lowest-Revenue Company to Hit $1 Trillion Market Value

Tesla Inc. has joined the trillion-dollar-valuation club as the member with the lowest revenue.

Esha Dey | Bloomberg News
October 26, 2021
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

EPA Chief Michael Regan Touts Collaborative Approach of SmartWay Program

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The head of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency praised the collaborative work between the trucking industry and his department on a federal program that has helped pave the way for cutting fuel consumption and reducing the carbon footprint across the transportation landscape.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
October 25, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment

Mack Highlights Fuel Economy, Driver-Comfort Features

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Mack Trucks Inc. showcased its latest efforts to maximize fuel economy and enhance safety through engine refinements, improved aerodynamics and driver-assistance features at American Trucking Associations’ 2021 Management Conference & Exhibition.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
October 25, 2021
Government, Business, Technology, Logistics

Amazon Tries to Calm Fears Over Supply Chain Woes

Amazon .com Inc. is talking up the size of its delivery operation to ease public alarm that a supply chain crisis could strangle holiday shopping.

Matt Day | Bloomberg News
October 25, 2021
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Autonomous

NTSB Wants Tesla to Limit Where Autopilot Can Operate

DETROIT — The head of the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board is calling on Tesla to act on recommendations to limit where its Autopilot driver-assist system can operate and to put a system in place to make sure drivers are paying attention.

Tom Krisher | Associated Press
October 25, 2021
Business, Technology, Safety

Hertz Orders 100,000 Teslas in Rental Market Shake-Up

Hertz Global Holdings Inc., barely four months out of bankruptcy, placed an order for 100,000 Teslas in the first step of an ambitious plan to electrify its rental-car fleet, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

Erik Schatzker | Bloomberg News
October 25, 2021