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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

Electric Trucks: Uncharted Territory for Maintenance

The introduction of electric-powered trucks will open up a whole new world for fleet maintenance. Although these zero-emissions trucks are only just beginning to hit the road through fleet testing, repair technicians eventually will need to learn how to work on these vehicles as they begin to penetrate the truck market in the years ahead.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
April 24, 2020

Infographic: 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.

Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Taking a Look Under the Hood of Electric Trucks

The introduction of electric-­powered trucks represents a new frontier for the transportation industry, but this new breed of commercial vehicle will not be completely unfamiliar to fleets and maintenance shops.

John Baxter | Special to Transport Topics
April 24, 2020
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

One Major Fleet’s Experience Testing Electric Trucks

Fleets that have been at the forefront of testing electric trucks are gaining insights into how these new vehicles perform in real-world freight operations.

John Baxter | Special to Transport Topics
April 24, 2020
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Diagnostics Could Ease Adoption of Electric Trucks

The advance of diagnostic programs has improved maintenance and uptime for diesel trucks, and it appears the same will be true for electric-powered vehicles.

John Baxter | Special to Transport Topics
April 24, 2020
Business, Technology

IoT Device Management for Today's Connected Fleet

Effective IoT management can improve fleet efficiency, empower drivers to save time and money on the road, and make hardware purchases more cost-effective. Please join Samsung and Platform Science to learn best practices for managing IoT in today's world of connected fleets.

April 23, 2020
Government, Business, Technology

Carmakers Pledge 5 Million ‘Talking Cars’ in FCC Airwaves Bid

The U.S. auto industry will deploy millions more wireless systems to help prevent traffic collisions if the Federal Communications Commission abandons a proposal that would take away most of the radio frequencies reserved to carry those signals, according to an industry trade association.

Ryan Beene | Bloomberg News
April 23, 2020
Government, Business, Technology, Logistics

Facebook’s $6 Billion India Bet Kindles E-Commerce War With Amazon, Walmart

Facebook Inc.’s $5.7 billion investment in a unit of India’s Reliance Industries Ltd. creates an e-commerce leviathan to take on Amazon .com and Walmart Inc. in one of the world’s most competitive internet arenas.

Saritha Rai | Bloomberg News
April 22, 2020
Business, Technology, Fuel, Breaking News

Daimler Truck AG, Volvo Group Plan Joint Venture on Hydrogen Fuel Systems

Global truck manufacturers Daimler Truck AG and Volvo Group have reached a preliminary agreement on a joint venture to develop, produce and commercialize fuel cell systems in heavy-duty vehicles by the second half of the decade.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
April 21, 2020
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

Special Freight Railcars Could Travel at High Speeds, Federal Researchers Show

For at least the past decade, America’s railroads have been toying with the notion of freight trains moving at speeds approaching some passenger bullet trains.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
April 21, 2020
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

Drivewyze Expands Rest Area Parking Notifications

Drivewyze announced it expanded its notifications of temporary rest area parking to include Arizona, Virginia and Ohio.

April 20, 2020