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.
Navistar Joins Effort to Adopt Electric Vehicle Standards
Navistar Inc. joined a global coalition of industrial and automotive businesses pushing to create standards for electric vehicles, the company announced Aug. 20.
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Uber, Lyft Win Delay on Converting Drivers to Employees
Uber and Lyft were spared from having to rapidly convert their California drivers to employees after an appeals court agreed they can keep their business models in place while challenging a judge’s order to comply with a state labor law.
Volvo Trucks Partners With India’s Delhivery for Express Operations
Logistics company Delhivery and Volvo Trucks have joined hands to test and deploy a new transport solution for express operations that will help address the challenges in speedy delivery and cost efficiencies of services.
ACT Virtual Series Highlights Environmental Sustainability Challenges
Advanced Clean Transportation on Aug. 18 kicked off a four-month series to discuss environmental sustainability in trucking and the challenges those efforts still face.
Carriers Get Extension to Rid Systems of Chinese Technologies
The Director of National Intelligence has extended the deadline to Sept. 30 for a requirement that motor carriers that do business with the federal government locate and purge telecommunications equipment manufactured by five Chinese companies that may be in use in their operations.
GM to Double Down on China After Tesla Grabs EV Lead
General Motors Co. is accelerating its push into the fast-growing electric-car segment in China, the world’s largest market, seeking to challenge sales leader Tesla Inc. and a slew of local contenders.
August 19, 2020Amazon to Establish Tech Hubs in Six Cities, Including Detroit
Online retail giant Amazon.com Inc. said Aug. 18 it will put a tech hub in Detroit and five other U.S. cities. The move is expected to create 3,500 jobs in total.
FMCSA Seeks Survey for Beyond Compliance Program
Federal trucking regulators are seeking White House approval to study the effectiveness of various technologies, programs and policies with a goal of allowing the agency to recognize and reward motor carriers that exceed regulatory safety requirements.
Xos Trucks Secures $20 Million in New Funding Round
Fledgling electric vehicle developer Xos Trucks Inc. completed a new round of financing, raising $20 million from a group of investors.
Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin DOTs Win AASHTO Awards
Transportation projects in four Midwestern states recently received awards from the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials.