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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

Driverless Semi Reaches Milestone in Test, Plus Says

Driverless truck technology company Plus revealed Aug. 5 that it has completed a demonstration on a highway in China.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
August 5, 2021

Best Carrier TMS Software in 2024: How to Choose

Transitioning from basic load board tools or spreadsheets to an advanced, integrated Transportation Management System (TMS) is a critical step for mid-sized truckload carriers aiming to scale effectively and sustain long-term competitiveness.

Business, Technology, Equipment

Meritor Rides Truck Market to Higher Fiscal Q3 Results

Meritor Inc. reported increases in net income and revenue for its fiscal third quarter amid gains in the North American truck market.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
August 4, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Omnitracs Adds PrePass to Platform

Omnitracs has entered into a partnership with PrePass Safety Alliance to provide PrePass, the weigh station bypass application, on its Omnitracs One platform.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
August 4, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment

Watch the Replay: RETOOL, a Technology and Maintenance Event

Transport Topics hosted a special two-day virtual event, RETOOL, taking deep dives into the most important topics and trends within the trucking industry’s equipment and technology spheres. Watch the replay.

August 4, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment

Nikola's Financial Loss Widens in Second Quarter

Nikola Corp. posted a widening second-quarter financial loss as the electric vehicle startup said it is moving forward despite financial setbacks and the federal indictment of its former leader.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
August 3, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment

Isaac Instruments Selects Mike Stapleton for VP Position

Isaac Instruments announced July 26 that Mike Stapleton has been appointed to serve as vice president of industry relations.

August 3, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment

ZF Taps Wilhelm Rehm to Lead Forthcoming CV Unit

ZF Friedrichshafen AG announced it appointed Wilhelm Rehm to head its forthcoming new commercial vehicle solutions division as it pursues what the company called its ambitious commercial vehicle growth strategy worldwide.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
August 2, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment

Dana Posts Solid Financials in Second Quarter

Dana Inc. reported large gains in second-quarter net income and revenue as strong customer demand for its products continued.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
August 2, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, TCA

Why Southern California Is the New EV Mecca

California is fast becoming a leading research, design and manufacturing center for electric vehicles, and Southern California has an outsized part in that development.

Jeff Collins | The Orange County Register
August 2, 2021
Business, Technology, Logistics

Amazon’s Whole Foods Adds Delivery Fee in Some Cities

Amazon .com Inc. is tacking on a delivery fee for Prime members who shop at Whole Foods Market in several U.S. cities, an indication that the economics of grocery delivery continue to pose a challenge for even the world’s largest online retailer.

Matt Day | Bloomberg News
August 2, 2021