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.
Driverless Carmakers Are Pivoting to Trucks
The pivot from self-driving cars to self-driving trucks is the latest sign of how difficult it is to fully take our hands off the wheel, industry experts and researchers say.
Motorcity Systems and Orbcomm Partner on Tech Integrations
Motorcity Systems and Orbcomm have formed a technology integration partnership to better connect Orbcomm’s telematics systems with various transportation management systems.
NMFTA Developing API Road Map for LTL Shipment Data
The Digital LTL Council is developing a set of application programming interface standards covering the full life cycle of less-than-truckload shipments, from quote to cash.
Spartan Radar, RiverPark Partner to Launch Hoplo
Spartan Radar has launched sales of its Hoplo advanced collision warning system through a new partnership with RiverPark Inc.
Electrify America Navigates Patchwork of Rates, Regulations
Electrify America Director of Energy Services Jigar Shah is in charge of navigating a wide range of rates charged by more than 200 electric utilities in areas where the company has stations.
Quantron to Bring Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trucks to Europe, US
AUGSBURG, Germany — Quantron plans to bring a fuel cell-powered Class 8 tractor to the North American market next year.
Fuel Efficiency Is the Main Goal in Trailer Aerodynamics
When trailer aerodynamics produce better fuel efficiency, the reward for truck fleets can be substantial, and success is measured by miles per gallon.
Trailer Tech Capabilities Continue to Improve for Fleets
Trailer telematics and sensor technology continue to advance, and providers said they’re offering much more than simple track-and-trace applications.
Cruise to Begin Testing Wheelchair-Accessible Robotaxi
Cruise in October will begin testing what it says is “the world’s first purpose-built, wheelchair accessible, self-driving vehicle.”
Nikola FCEV Truck Deliveries to Start Before End of September
The first deliveries of Nikola’s hydrogen-fuel-cell-powered Class 8 truck are set to begin as early as late September, CEO Steve Girsky said Sept. 13.