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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, Logistics

E2open CEO Details Value Added in BluJay Solutions Acquistion

E2open CEO Michael Farlekas said his company’s supply chain solutions platform will be enhanced with more capabilities such as logistics execution software via its acquisition of BluJay Solutions.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
June 3, 2021

EDI for Trucking: Everything You Need to Know

Discover the transformative power of EDI for Trucking with Truckbase. Learn how seamless EDI integrations enhance data accuracy, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction for asset-based carriers.

Business, Technology, Logistics

GM to Beat Profit Targets as Truck Plants Ramp Up

General Motors Co. will boost output at two truck plants, allowing the company to beat its first-half forecast of $5.5 billion in profit and to hit the high end of its full-year target of around $11 billion.

David Welch | Bloomberg News
June 3, 2021
Business, Technology, Fuel, Autonomous

Cheeseburger While You Charge? Musk Pursues Tesla Restaurant Concept

Move over, In-N-Out Burger. Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla Inc., is one step closer to opening a diner.

Hannah Elliott | Bloomberg News
June 2, 2021
Government, Business, Technology, Logistics, Autonomous, TCA

Drone Demo Offers a Taste of the Future of Delivery

A Deuce Drone flew some smoothies to waiting consumers June 1 in Mobile, Ala., but the real payload might have been a peek at the legislative support that drone delivery startups need in order to get off the ground.

Lawrence Specker | Alabama Media Group
June 2, 2021
Business, Technology, Logistics

Amazon to Hold Prime Day June 21-22

NEW YORK — Amazon said that it will hold its annual Prime Day on June 21 and 22, the earliest it has ever held the sales event.

June 2, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment

Dana Builds Its Way Into Expanding Commercial EV Market

Tier One supplier Dana Inc. invested more than $400 million over the past three years to get its electrification product portfolio in shape as it aims for a revenue target of $500 million from that by 2023.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
June 2, 2021
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

JBS Poised to Reopen Most Meat Plants Hobbled by Cyberattack

JBS SA, the world’s largest meat producer, has made “significant progress” to resolve the cyberattack that hit its global operations and will have the “vast majority” of its plants operational June 2.

June 2, 2021
Business, Technology

Shell, Penske Collaborate on Emission-Reduction Plan

Shell Oil Co. and Penske Corp. are collaborating to help drive decarbonization and sustainability, the companies announced May 28.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
June 1, 2021
Business, Technology, Logistics

Load Board Operators Streamline Processes Using Automation, Artificial Intelligence

Load board operators, logistics companies and technology vendors are increasingly utilizing improved data analytics, artificial intelligence and business-process automation to more efficiently connect loads with trucks to move them.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
June 1, 2021
Government, Business, Technology

Former Rep. Loretta Sanchez Joins UTI Board

Universal Technical Institute announced the appointment of former U.S. Rep. Loretta Sanchez (D-Calif.) to serve on its board of directors.

June 1, 2021