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.
Fortistar, Rumpke to Produce RNG at Ohio Landfill
Fortistar and Rumpke Waste & Recycling announced construction has begun on the Noble Road Landfill Renewable Natural Gas Project, a $33 million transportation decarbonization project in Shiloh, Ohio.
September 18, 2020Infographic: Ryder’s Foundation for a Successful Freight Brokerage
Globally, supply chains are facing unprecedented levels of disruption. As a result, shippers and carriers are challenged more than ever to keep goods moving while remaining profitable. While most brokerages point to technology as the key to achieving success, today’s setbacks have proven that technology alone isn’t enough.
Convoy Launches New Pricing Program for Shippers
Digital freight broker Convoy launched Convoy Guaranteed Primary, a pricing program designed to procure capacity and lower shippers’ costs.
September 18, 2020Deere Plans to Expand in Australia, New Zealand
Tractor giant Deere & Co. plans to expand in Australia and New Zealand, with its one-time chief economist leading the charge.
Tesla’s Austin Site Plan Outlines Footprint for Huge Truck Factory
Bulldozers and other construction equipment have been at work for weeks at the location of Tesla’s future $1.1 billion electric vehicle factory in southeast Travis County, but a site plan filed by the company is providing the first public indication of the facility’s huge eventual footprint.
Industry Celebrates National Truck Driver Appreciation Week
The trucking industry celebrated the people who have kept the wheels turning in this unprecedented year during 2020 National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, which ran Sept. 13-19 and was notable for the variety of ways drivers were recognized amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
NHTSA Officials Emphasize Partnerships, Data
Representatives of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s regional offices stressed the importance of collaborating with traditional and non-traditional partners.
Safety and Litigation through the Camera Lens
If pictures are worth a thousand words, then videos are worth millions. From litigation to training to prevention, Video Intelligence, as part of a full safety system, can impact your fleet, your drivers and the driving public for the better. Join industry experts as they delve into the positive effects video can have on your fleet.
September 17, 2020World’s Top Electric-Car Battery Business Moves Toward IPO
South Korean petrochemicals maker LG Chem Ltd. will split off its electric-vehicle battery business into a separate entity, seeking to carve out value as global EV demand increases.
Ford Builds Its Most Advanced Factory to Make Electric Pickup
Ford Motor Co., facing an onslaught of competition for its new battery-powered F-150 pickup, unveiled the high-tech factory that will produce the electric truck using self-driving transport sleds and robots collaborating with human workers.
Daimler Trucks Touts Global Plan for Vehicle Electrification
Daimler Trucks announced hydrogen fuel cell heavy-duty trucks with a range of 621 miles (1,000 kilometers) on a single tank will be a key element of its global electrification strategy aligned with the goals of the Paris Climate Protection Convention.