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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.

Government, Business, Technology, Autonomous

PennDOT Launches Public Survey on Automated Vehicles

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced April 28 the launch of a survey meant to offer an idea of constituents’ perceptions and knowledge of automated vehicles.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
April 29, 2021

Best Trucking Invoicing Software for Growing Carriers

Managing invoices and billing efficiently is crucial for maintaining cash flow and ensuring business growth.

Business, Technology, Equipment, Top 100

Werner Enterprises Reports Strong Q1 Results

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
April 29, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment

SAF-Holland Launches New Trailer Air Suspensions

SAF-Holland Group announced its new CBXA AeroBeam Series of fixed frame suspensions, calling them the lightest weight top mount trailer air suspensions in the industry.

April 29, 2021
Business, Technology, Top 50, Top 100

Schneider Reports Q1 Net Income, Revenue Growth

Schneider National saw revenue and earnings growth during the first quarter of 2021, the company reported April 29.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
April 29, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment

Peterbilt Shows Off New Lineup in Classes 5-8

FORT WORTH, Texas — The infield lanes of Texas Motor Speedway provided the setting for Peterbilt Motors Co. to introduce members of the media to its new lineup of Classes 5-8 trucks.

Steve Sturgess | Special to Transport Topics
April 29, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment

Caterpillar Says Chip Shortage May Hurt Equipment Deliveries

Caterpillar Inc. is warning of potential impacts ahead due to a global chip shortage, putting a damper on better-than-expected earnings for the world’s biggest maker of mining and construction equipment.

Joe Deaux | Bloomberg News
April 29, 2021
Business, Technology

Ford Posts Profit, Says Chip Shortage May Cut Production 50%

DETROIT — Ford Motor Co. posted a surprising $3.26 billion first-quarter net profit on April 28, but the company said a worsening global computer chip shortage could cut its production in half during the current quarter.

Tom Krisher | Associated Press
April 29, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Daimler Truck, Volvo to Make Fuel Cells in Europe in Joint Venture

FRANKFURT, Germany — Germany’s Daimler Truck AG and Sweden’s Volvo Group say they plan to jointly manufacture hydrogen fuel cells for trucks in Europe starting in 2025 and called on European Union policymakers to boost incentives for climate-neutral technologies.

David McHugh | Associated Press
April 29, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment

Wabash Posts Higher Q1 Profits, Raises Full-Year Guidance

Trailer maker Wabash National Corp. returned to first-quarter profitability compared with a year earlier and increased its full-year guidance on revenue.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
April 28, 2021
Business, Technology, Logistics, Top 100

New Ware2Go Service Helps E-Commerce Merchants With Warehouse Placement

The UPS-founded Ware2Go launched a free application to help e-commerce merchants with strategic fulfillment planning, the company announced April 27.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
April 28, 2021