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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, Safety

Landstar Awards New Volvo Truck to Owner-Operator Dennis Bramblett

Landstar System awarded a new truck to driver Dennis Bramblett as part of a giveaway recognizing safe owner-operators.

August 2, 2021

Best Trucking Software 2024

For growing asset-based carriers, ensuring you have the right trucking software is essential for managing fleets, optimizing operations, and winning more higher-paying loads.

Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, Logistics

Cargo Van Manufacturers Take Advantage as the Last-Mile Delivery Industry Grows

Van manufacturers are working to meet the demands of the growing e-commerce delivery business. They also see these vans as the perfect incubator for the transportation industry’s move toward electric-powered vehicles.

Jack Ferry | Special to Transport Topics
August 2, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Fire at Tesla Big Battery in Australia Under Control

Local authorities have declared the fire at one of Tesla Inc.’s biggest utility-scale batteries in Australia under control after the blaze initially erupted July 30.

Stephen Stapczynski | Bloomberg News
August 2, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

EV Maker Rivian in Early Talks for UK Factory

Rivian Automotive Inc., the electric truck startup backed by Amazon.com Inc. and Ford Motor Co., is in talks with the U.K. government on building its first manufacturing plant outside the U.S. near the English city of Bristol, Sky News reported.

Charles Capel | Bloomberg News
August 2, 2021
Technology

Innovate for better supply chain visibility

Turn your supply chain weaknesses into strengths. This eBook explores four areas where location technology drives change: multimodal visibility, condition monitoring, indoor visibility and data optimization.

August 1, 2021
Technology, Safety

5 Ways to Maximize Your Fleet Management ROI

Regardless of your fleet type or what lanes you travel, having the right technology is crucial to your operational success. Discover five key considerations to get the most out of your fleet management solutions and maximize performance, safety and efficiency.

August 1, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Fuel, Autonomous

Paccar’s New CTO Sees Electrification, Autonomy Transforming Truck Market

WASHINGTON — After years of working with emerging technologies in the automotive sector, Paccar Inc.’s new chief technology officer sees a similar transformation unfolding in the commercial truck market.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
July 30, 2021
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

DOE Awards $60 Million for Zero-Emission Truck, Car Projects

The U.S. Department of Energy announced July 28 that it has directed $60 million toward projects meant to reduce emissions in trucks and cars.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
July 30, 2021
Business, Technology

Phillips Connect Looks to Velociti for Trailer Telematics Support

Phillips Connect is partnering with Velociti to help support and monitor its trailer telematics solutions, the company announced July 27.

July 30, 2021
Business, Technology, Fuel, Autonomous

Elon Musk Denies Talking Apple-Tesla Merger With Tim Cook

Tesla Inc. CEO Elon Musk said July 30 that he never met with Apple Inc. about a potential takeover and slammed the tech giant’s App Store fees, calling them a “global tax on the internet.”

Nick Turner | Bloomberg News
July 30, 2021