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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, Equipment, Safety

Technology, Pandemic Reshape Industry’s Business Models, Panel Says

Advancements in technology and the impact of the coronavirus pandemic have driven major changes in trucking, a panel of experts said Jan. 19.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
January 20, 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, Fuel

GM’s Mary Barra Boosts Stock as Tech Story Gains Credibility

All General Motors Co. CEO Mary Barra needed to hit a stock record was $27 billion and a bit of braggadocio.

David Welch | Bloomberg News
January 20, 2021
Government, Business, Technology, Autonomous

Anthony Levandowski Receives Trump Pardon

Outgoing U.S. President Donald Trump pardoned Anthony Levandowski, saving the engineer from more than a year in prison for stealing trade secrets from his former employer, Alphabet Inc.’s Waymo.

Alistair Barr | Bloomberg News
January 20, 2021
Government, Business, Technology, Logistics

US Automakers Plead for Government Help in Growing Chip Crisis

American automakers are asking the U.S. government to help solve a debilitating shortage of computer chips that is closing auto factories worldwide and could restrict production until the fall.

Keith Naughton | Bloomberg News
January 19, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Autonomous

Paccar, Aurora to Partner on Development of Autonomous Trucks

Paccar Inc. reached a deal with a California technology startup to develop and sell autonomous versions of two of its most popular Class 8 truck models.

Jerry Hirsch | Contributing Writer
January 19, 2021
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

Spending on Global Energy Transition Hits Record $500 Billion

The world spent a record $501.3 billion in 2020 on renewable power, electric vehicles and other technologies to cut the global energy system’s dependence on fossil fuels.

January 19, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment, Top 100

More Fleets Are Utilizing Remote Diagnostics

A growing number of motor carriers are taking advantage of remote diagnostics to streamline vehicle maintenance and reduce downtime, but fleets must know how to filter through the data to use this information effectively.

Steve Brawner | Special to Transport Topics
January 19, 2021
Business, Technology, Fuel

Rivian Reportedly Reaches $27.6 Billion Value on New Funds

Rivian Automotive Inc., the electric-truck startup backed by Amazon .com Inc. and Ford Motor Co., raised $2.65 billion in new funding from a group of investors led by T. Rowe Price Group Inc.

Ed Ludlow | Bloomberg News
January 19, 2021
Business, Technology, Autonomous

GM, Microsoft Lead $2 Billion Funding Round for Cruise

General Motors Co. and Microsoft Corp. are leading a $2 billion investment round in self-driving car startup Cruise in a deal that will bring the software giant’s cloud and edge-computing capabilities to the venture.

David Welch | Bloomberg News
January 19, 2021
Business, Technology, Safety, Logistics, Autonomous

Kodiak Begins Regular Disengage-Free Autonomous Deliveries

Kodiak Robotics Inc. announced trucks equipped with its Kodiak Driver autonomous system have begun making regular disengage-free customer deliveries on the middle-mile route on Interstate 45 between Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
January 19, 2021