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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, Logistics, For-Hire

Schneider Completes First EV Delivery for Frito-Lay

Schneider completed its first battery-electric vehicle delivery with Frito-Lay North America, the multimodal transportation provider announced April 17.

April 24, 2023
Business, Technology, Logistics, Top 100

Shipment Visibility Is Really About Operational Excellence

Shipment visibility, the tracking and tracing of shipments, is one of the most fundamental requirements of logistics. But maybe we think too narrowly about the value of visibility.

Walter Mitchell | CEO, Tai Software
April 21, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Logistics, Top 100

A Year of Transition for 3PLs

Third-party logistics providers enjoyed another growth year in 2022, driven by inventory buildup from past supply chain disruptions and decreasing purchased transportation costs.

Evan Armstrong | President of Armstrong & Associates Inc.
April 21, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Logistics, Autonomous, Top 100

How 3PLs Are Building More Collaborative Supply Chains

Third-party logistics providers have been adjusting to normalizing market conditions as supply chain disruptions, inventory shortages and surging demand have receded.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
April 21, 2023
Business, Technology

Lordstown Lines Up Amerit for Commercial Fleet Support

Amerit Fleet Solutions will provide service and maintenance for commercial fleet customers of U.S.-based electric vehicle manufacturer Lordstown Motors, the companies said April 18.

April 21, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment

Volvo Q1 Earnings Jump as Sales Soar

Truck manufacturer Volvo Group posted net income of $1.25 billion, or 62 cents per share, in the three months that ended March 31.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
April 21, 2023
Government, Technology, Equipment

Kansas Breaks Ground on Expanded Diesel School

Kansas will be able to train more diesel technicians with a new $1.2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
April 21, 2023
Business, Technology

Tesla Raises Cost for Older Models

DETROIT — After cutting U.S. vehicle prices four times this year, Tesla raised the cost overnight on its slow-selling more expensive models.

April 21, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Utah to Lower Gas Tax, Impose EV Charging Tax

Gasoline taxes will drop in Utah in July, and taxes will be levied at electric vehicle charging stations starting in January, after new laws signed by Gov. Spencer Cox.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
April 21, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Ford’s F-150 Leaves Tough Choices for EV Tax Credits

While the average gasoline-powered F-150 now sells for almost $63,000 — 25% more than five years ago — the electric version commands a premium of almost 30% over that.

Kyle Stock | Bloomberg News
April 21, 2023