Business, Technology

How AI Is Shaping the Next Generation of TMS Development

Transportation management systems are beginning to integrate artificial intelligence to unlock new levels of automation, improve decision-making and enable greater configurability.

Mindy Long | Special to Transport Topics
November 22, 2024
Business, Technology, Logistics

TMS Software Providers Tailor Offerings to Meet Fleets' Needs

In an industry as diverse as freight transportation, the operational needs and priorities of one trucking business can vary drastically from those of the next.

Mindy Long | Special to Transport Topics
November 22, 2024
Business, Technology

TMS Products for Freight Brokerages Focus on Efficiency

Transportation management systems have evolved to address the specific pain points of freight brokers as they bridge shippers’ needs with carrier capacity.

Mindy Long | Special to Transport Topics
November 22, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Logistics, Global Freight, Top 50

Looking Up: Airfreight Demand Takes Off in 2024

Demand for global air cargo traffic continues to increase amid ­e-commerce growth and ocean shipping constraints, driving prices higher as carriers and airports seek new efficiencies to maximize capacity.

Mindy Long | Special to Transport Topics
November 1, 2024
Business, Technology

Fleet Advantage Program Aligns EV, Diesel Pricing

HANOVER, Germany — Fleet Advantage’s EV Path aims to create more digestible investment terms for fleets and bridge the financial gap between traditional diesel fuel vehicles and EVs.

Mindy Long | Special to Transport Topics
October 4, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Increased Connectivity Is Driving Innovation and Automation

HANOVER, Germany — New vehicle architectures and connectivity are enabling data sharing, value-added services and new solutions for fleets and equipment manufacturers.

Mindy Long | Special to Transport Topics
September 26, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Clarios Pilots AI-Enhanced Battery Monitoring for Fleets

Clarios is introducing technology that predicts battery health, informing drivers, fleet managers and maintenance teams of a battery’s status.

Mindy Long | Special to Transport Topics
September 23, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment

IAA Transportation Sets Attendance Records in Hanover

The number of attendees jumped to 145,000, about 10% more than the last event in 2022.

Mindy Long | Special to Transport Topics
September 23, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment

OEMs Form Consortium to Standardize EV Truck Charging

The U.S. doesn’t have a standard testing protocol for electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE), but dialogue between charging equipment providers and OEMs has to happen.

Mindy Long | Special to Transport Topics
September 23, 2024
Business, Technology, Fuel

Low-Voltage Power Demands Are Driving New Battery Solutions

In addition to requiring increased power, today’s trucks need redundancy in the electronic architecture to ensure critical safety systems aren’t disrupted.

Mindy Long | Special to Transport Topics
September 23, 2024