Technology
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.
Stellantis to Launch Four Electric Pickup Trucks
Stellantis NV on Oct. 18 laid out its offensive in the commercial vehicle market, committing to launching four electrified pickup trucks in North America over the next two years.
Tesla Sets Nov. 30 for Cybertruck Delivery
Tesla Inc. is sticking with its full-year production forecast and promising its new Cybertruck by Nov. 30, even as it reported worse-than-expected earnings last quarter.
Amazon Tests Humanoid Robot in Warehouse Automation Push
Amazon.com Inc. says it’s testing two new technologies to increase automation in its warehouses, including a trial of a humanoid robot.
Amazon to Test Prescription Delivery by Drone
Amazon will soon make prescription drugs fall from the sky when the e-commerce giant becomes the latest company to test drone deliveries for medications.
Continental to Study Auto Divestments to Shore Up Profit
Continental AG, one of Europe’s top car parts makers, is studying the sale of automotive assets, including its autonomous mobility business as it comes under growing pressure to shore up its profitability, people familiar with the matter said.
October 17, 2023Military Veterans to Fill Technician Roles
Investing in veterans to fulfill the much-needed job duties of commercial technicians has been a concentrated goal for some fleets.
October 17, 2023Phoenix Hydrogen Hub Takes a Step Forward With Plug Power
Fortescue Future Industries’ Phoenix Hydrogen Hub in Arizona moved another step closer to fruition after it inked a memorandum of understanding with Plug Power for equipment.
Mack Trucks Introduces New Fleet Management Platform
AUSTIN, Texas — Mack Trucks on Oct. 16 introduced a new fleet management portal to provide customers with actionable information about their trucks.
Flexport Lays Off 165 Employees
Freight logistics company Flexport has laid off 165 employees from its Bellevue, Wash., office, part of broad job cuts that will impact 20% of the workforce.
Relay Launches Freight Payment System for Brokers
Relay Payments is to start offering a freight payment option specifically targeted at brokers called RelayDirect, the company said Oct. 17.