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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

The Fleet Manager's Guide to Trailer KPIs

Learn the power of trailer telematics and which KPIs fleet managers should prioritize to improve their business.

November 1, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment

8 Problems Trailer Telematics Solve For Fleets

Managing trailer fleets–big or small–is a complex job with many moving parts. Here’s how trailer telematics can help solve some of the more pressing questions that bother fleet managers.

November 1, 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
Technology, Safety, Sponsored

Combatting Cargo Theft

Protect your fleet and freight with telematics.

November 1, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Autonomous

Waymo Valued Over $45B After Latest Funding Round

The business said late last week that it had raised $5.6 billion in new capital at an undisclosed value. The financing was led by Alphabet, which also owns Google.

October 31, 2024
Business, Technology, Safety

Werner’s Mahon Details Aggressive Approach to Cybersecurity

CLEVELAND — Werner Enterprises cybersecurity lead Daragh Mahon detailed his aggressive and innovative approach to protecting the company's assets during the NMFTA Cybersecurity Conference on Oct. 29.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
October 31, 2024
Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

Plus Ramps Up Autonomous Truck Testing in Texas, Sweden

Automated driving technology company Plus has been ramping up on-road testing of autonomous heavy-duty trucks in the United States and Europe in cooperation with Traton Group.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
October 31, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

EPA Grants 4 States $248.9M for I-95 EV Truck Charging Sites

EPA is paying $248.9 million to develop 24 electric truck charging sites for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles along the Interstate 95 freight corridor in four East Coast states.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
October 31, 2024
Business, Technology

Ford to Halt F-150 Lightning Production as EV Demand Wanes

Ford plans to shut down the Michigan factory that produces its F-150 Lightning plug-in pickup truck through the end of the year as demand for EVs continues to wane.

Keith Naughton | Bloomberg News
October 31, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

FHWA Awards $96M to 16 States for High-Tech Safety Projects

For truckers, Maine was awarded $5.2 million to offset a $6.5 million project to develop real-time hazard alerts about congestion, bad weather and height restrictions on low bridges.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
October 31, 2024