Technology
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.
PortPro Introduces New Drayage TMS
PortPro Technologies introduced a new transportation management system intended to address the needs of drayage carriers.
October 27, 2020Best Trucking Invoicing Software for Growing Carriers
Managing invoices and billing efficiently is crucial for maintaining cash flow and ensuring business growth.
Daimler, Waymo Partner to Develop Autonomous Trucks
Daimler Trucks and Waymo have announced an agreement to produce highly automated Level 4 commercial vehicles by combining Daimler’s trucks with Waymo’s technology.
With Fully Autonomous Driving Distant, Lidar Finds Its Place
The promise of self-driving cars and robotaxi fleets once seemed just around the corner, but reality is setting in. Makers of the underlying technology are pivoting to more realistic ways of making money in the here and now.
Mack Makes FlowBelow Factory-Installed Option
Mack Trucks announced the availability of a factory-installed FlowBelow Tractor AeroKit package on its Mack Anthem highway models, further improving fuel efficiency by up to 2.23%.
October 26, 2020Haldex Posts Q3 Net Loss as Production Falters in Key Markets
Braking systems and air-suspension supplier Haldex reported a net loss on lower revenue in the third quarter.
Elon Musk Cruises to $11.8 Billion Haul, Is Now World’s Fourth-Richest Person
Tesla Inc.’s Elon Musk collected the fourth tranche of his moonshot award this month, bringing his aggregate haul to $11.8 billion.
FHWA Awards $6.5 Million for State Highway Innovation Projects
Seven states and the Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma have been awarded funding through the Federal Highway Administration’s Accelerated Innovation Deployment Demonstration program.
Rush Records Lower Profit on Reduced Revenue
Truck dealership Rush Enterprises posted lower net income and revenue as it forecast a gradual recovery from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Trucking’s Digital Transformation Is Unlocking Next Level of Efficiency
The digital transformation of the commercial transportation industry is setting the stage for further innovation that promises to unlock new levels of freight efficiency, technology executives said.
Teleo Capital Completes Acquisition of Rand McNally
Rand McNally announced its acquisition by private equity firm Teleo Capital is completed, and that Teleo named Joseph Roark chairman of the 164-year-old company.
October 23, 2020