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.
ELD Company Orbcomm Hit With Ransomware Attack
Orbcomm was recently hit with a ransomware attack that has resulted in outages for some customers using its fleet management services, the transportation software company confirmed.
House Passes Internal Combustion Engines Legislation
Legislation aiming to block efforts designed to prevent the sale of internal combustion engines was recently approved in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Costs for Truck Parts, Labor Fall in Q2
CLEVELAND — A new report found that parts and labor expenses in heavy-duty truck repair shops dropped during the second quarter of 2023.
Toyota Keeps Up Push to Prove It Can Embrace New Technology
Toyota Motor Corp.’s campaign to show customers, suppliers and investors that it’s serious about electrification was on display again this month.
Cybersecurity, EVs Expand TMCSuperTech Challenges
CLEVELAND — Cybersecurity plays an ever-larger role in the TMCSuperTech competition, part of the Fall Meeting of the Technology & Maintenance Council of American Trucking Associations.
Hundreds of Flying Taxis to Be Made in Ohio
The same Ohio river valley where the Wright brothers pioneered human flight will soon be manufacturing cutting-edge electric planes that take off and land vertically.
Love’s Travel Stops Receives $4.8 Million to Build EV Chargers
Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores was awarded $4.8 million in federal funding to build electric vehicle charging stations at eight locations, the company announced Sept. 13.
September 18, 2023Isaac Instruments Introduces Updated Video Camera System
Isaac Instruments has introduced the next generation of its InView integrated video camera system, designed to help trucking fleets improve safety.
Nikola Hires GM, Dell Veteran Mary Chan as COO
Class 8 truck maker Nikola Corp. continued to beef up its leadership team around new CEO Steve Girsky on Sept. 18, as he appointed Mary Chan as chief operating officer effective Oct. 9.
Isaac and EBE Tech Integrate to Save Fleets Time
Fleet management solutions provider Isaac Instruments announced it has completed an integration with EBE Technologies aimed at saving fleet clients time.