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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, Equipment, Breaking News

April Class 8 Sales Up 19.4% Year-Over-Year

U.S. Class 8 retail sales in April increased 19.4% from a year ago but declined on a month-to-month basis, Wards Intelligence reported.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
May 11, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Three Companies Charged With Emission Device Tampering

Federal authorities in Michigan have charged three companies — including a truckload carrier — and 11 individuals in an aftermarket scheme to disable the emissions control systems.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
May 11, 2023
Business, Technology

Samsara Launches Sustainable Fleet Management Features

Samsara introduced its Sustainable Fleet Management offering, which provides customers with data-driven insights on reducing emissions and maximizing fuel efficiency.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
May 11, 2023
Business, Technology, Fuel, Logistics

Transflo Partners With Comdata to Streamline Fuel Advances

Transflo has partnered with Comdata to introduce Transflo Wallet, a cardless fuel payment system that lets freight brokers send fuel advances to carriers and their drivers via a mobile app.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
May 11, 2023
Business, Technology, Fuel

Renewable Diesel Output Rises as Alternatives Proliferate

U.S. renewable diesel production took a number of steps forward over the past couple of weeks as two more facilities came online and another ramped up.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
May 10, 2023
Business, Technology, Autonomous

GM’s Cruise to Expand Robotaxi Service to Dallas and Houston

Cruise, the self-driving vehicle unit majority owned by General Motors Co., plans to expand its robotaxi service to Houston and Dallas.

David Welch | Bloomberg News
May 10, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Fuel

Electric Truck Options Expand

Battery-electric trucks are still a young, emerging segment of the commercial vehicle market, but fleet operators already can choose from a broad selection of electric vehicle options.

Steve Brawner | Contributing Writer
May 10, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Peterbilt Unveils Model 589

FORT WORTH, Texas — Peterbilt Motors Co. introduced its new Model 589 truck during an event at Texas Motor Speedway that included customers, dealers and media.

Joe Howard | Executive Editor
May 10, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment

New EV Models Drive Up North American Factory Production

North American factories cranked out 219,000 battery-powered cars and trucks in the first three months of the year, a 39% increase over the year-earlier period.

Kyle Stock | Bloomberg News
May 10, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment

Rivian Reports Better-Than-Expected Loss, Affirms EV Plans

Rivian Automotive Inc. reported a narrower-than-expected loss to start the year and reaffirmed its annual production plans as efforts to cut costs buoyed the electric vehicle maker.

Ed Ludlow | Bloomberg News
May 10, 2023