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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

How Fleet Operators Should Tackle EV Charging Infrastructure

A detailed guide that unpacks all of the challenges fleets need to consider when building EV charging infrastructure themselves — and how to mitigate these challenges by working with a specialized infrastructure partner.

November 1, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment

Artificial Intelligence in Cold Chain Removes Manual Probing

Quality Custom Distribution partnered with EROAD to replace the costly, unreliable process of manual temperature monitoring. The implementation of a new Artificial Intelligence-driven solution has resulted in the elimination of manual temperature checks and significant cost savings for QCD. 

November 1, 2023
Business, Technology

How Business Leaders Can Speed Up IoT Deployments

Learn how these enterprises are turning to integrated IoT offerings from mobile network operators to create manageable, large-scale IoT deployments by packaging frequency band options (including 5G), account and contract streamlining, and a full slate of IoT lifecycle support services.

November 1, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment

Eaton Q3 Profit Jumps, Beats Analyst Expectations

Profits at Eaton Corp. jumped year-over-year in the third quarter, but executives are not optimistic about commercial vehicle prospects in 2024.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
November 1, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment

Tevva, ElectricaMeccanica End Partnership

Plans to build a hybrid electric and hydrogen-powered Class 8 truck floundered in recent days as startup merger partners Tevva Motors Ltd. and ElectraMeccanica Vehicles Corp. parted ways.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
November 1, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment

Toyota’s Profits Zoom on Cheap Yen, Strong Global Sales

TOKYO — Toyota’s July-September profit jumped nearly threefold from a year ago as vehicle sales grew around the world and a cheap yen boosted the Japanese automaker’s overseas earnings.

Yuri Kageyama | Associated Press
November 1, 2023
Government, Business, Technology

Business Group Estimates 403,000 Clean-Energy Jobs From IRA

A nonpartisan group that advocates for clean energy estimates that 403,000 jobs will be created by the 210 major energy projects announced since the Inflation Reduction Act took effect.

Isabella O'Malley | Associated Press
November 1, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

Tesla Wins First Jury Trial Over Fatal Autopilot Crash

Tesla Inc. convinced a California jury that its Autopilot technology wasn’t responsible for a crash that killed a California driver four years ago, the jury announced on Oct. 31.

Malathi Nayak | Bloomberg News
October 31, 2023
Business, Technology

Toyota More Than Doubles Investment at N.C. Battery Plant

RALEIGH, N.C. — Toyota will invest an additional $8 billion in the hybrid and electric vehicle battery factory it’s constructing in North Carolina, more than doubling prior investments.

Hannah Schoenbaum | Associated Press/Report for America
October 31, 2023
Business, Technology, For-Hire

XPO Reports Revenue Increase Despite Tough Conditions

XPO posted an increase in revenue but a dip in profit during the third quarter amid a challenging freight environment, the company said Oct 30.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
October 30, 2023