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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, Autonomous

Tesla CEO Elon Musk Is Getting Last Laugh on Wall Street

It was only a few months ago that Wall Street was bashing Elon Musk’s Tesla Inc. Times have changed for the automaker and its mercurial CEO.

Esha Dey | Bloomberg News
December 12, 2018

Best Trucking Software 2024

For growing asset-based carriers, ensuring you have the right trucking software is essential for managing fleets, optimizing operations, and winning more higher-paying loads.

Business, Technology, Fuel

Volvo Trucks to Introduce All-Electric Version of VNR Model

WASHINGTON — Volvo Trucks will bring electric-powered commercial trucks to North America in 2019 by introducing a battery-electric version of its VNR regional haul model.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
December 11, 2018
Business, Technology, Equipment

Fuel, Maintenance Among Many Variables for Total Cost of Ownership Calculations

Carriers aiming to answer this question — how much did that truck truly cost? — must weigh a range of factors to arrive at a “total cost of ownership.” The factors considered might differ from one operator to the next, but the basic considerations tend to be the same, fleet managers and truck manufacturers said.

Stephen Bennett | Special to Transport Topics
December 11, 2018
Business, Technology, Equipment

Tech Air Acquires Scully Welding Supply, Propane Service Companies

Industrial gas and equipment supplier Tech Air has acquired Scully Welding Supply Corp. and Scully Propane Service Corp. according to a Dec. 4 press release. This is the 27th acquisition for Tech Air under CI Capital ownership.

December 11, 2018
Business, Technology, Logistics

AIT Worldwide Logistics Acquires ConneXion

AIT Worldwide Logistics, a supply chain services provider, has acquired ConneXion World Cargo, a freight forwarder based in London.

December 11, 2018
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Capitol Agenda for the Week of Dec. 10: Just in Time for the Holidays

Ahead of the Dec. 11 announcement of the next BUILD grant recipients, a few members of Congress have alerted the public about extra funds headed to their districts to help alleviate the cost of infrastructure projects.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
December 10, 2018
Business, Technology, Fuel

Solar Power Installation by Trillium Prepares the Way for EV Charging

Trillium announced it has completed its first solar installation at the Love’s Travel Stop in Santa Nella, Calif., that is expected to offset 53% of the travel stop’s energy consumption and support an electric vehicle charging station there.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
December 10, 2018
Business, Technology, TCA

Elon Musk Says Tesla Might Be Interested in Buying GM Plants

Elon Musk is sizing up General Motors' recently idled plants. The tech billionaire said in an interview with CBS’ “60 Minutes” that it’s “possible that [Tesla] would be open” to taking over automakers’ old plants, including factories GM recently has slated for closure.

Alicia Secord | Detroit Free Press
December 10, 2018
Government, Business, Technology

Managing Online Reviews: New Tools Help Fleets Safeguard Reputations

Truckers concerned about the havoc online reviews can wreak on their fortunes can take heart: The latest crop of online review software enables you to establish a powerful command center to monitor and influence your company’s reputation.

Joe Dysart | Webology 101
December 7, 2018
Business, Technology, Equipment

Sunsetting of Older Wireless Networks Will Force Fleets to Replace Hardware

Wireless service is changing, and so the trucking technologies that rely on it must change, too, vendors of communications and tracking systems said.

Stephen Bennett | Special to Transport Topics
December 7, 2018