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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

Walmart’s Job Cut Tally Tops 2,000 in E-Commerce

Walmart Inc.’s job cuts at five U.S. e-commerce fulfillment centers will affect more than 2,000 positions, according to regulatory filings.

Brendan Case | Bloomberg News
April 4, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment

Biden Visits Cummins, Promotes Clean Energy

FRIDLEY, Minn. — President Joe Biden ventured to suburban Minneapolis on April 3 to highlight job growth and investments nationwide during a visit to engine maker Cummins Inc.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
April 3, 2023
Business, Technology

Transportation Stakeholders Highlight Safety, Technology

Stakeholders representing transportation agencies and the private sector reminded federal lawmakers of concerns related to safety and the advancement of emerging technologies.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
April 3, 2023
Business, Technology, Autonomous

Aurora Driver Enters Final Stage of Development Process

Aurora Innovation Inc. has entered the final phase of development for a new version of its integrated hardware and autonomous truck system, the company announced April 3.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
April 3, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Logistics

Walmart Launches New Online Look

Walmart Inc. has been pouring investment into its e-commerce operation for years in an effort to catch up with Amazon .com Inc. Now it’s trying to boost its appeal with a new online look.

Brendan Case | Bloomberg News
April 3, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment

Rivian Beats Analysts’ Q1 EV Production Estimates

Rivian Automotive Inc. built 9,395 battery-electric vehicles in the first three months of the year as the company aims to ramp up production.

Ed Ludlow | Bloomberg News
April 3, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment

Tesla Deliveries Rise to Record After Slashing EV Prices

Tesla increased vehicle deliveries by a slim margin despite slashing prices across its lineup, casting doubt on the staying power of the increase in demand that Elon Musk has described.

Dana Hull | Bloomberg News
April 3, 2023
Business, Technology, Autonomous

Nikola Announces Secondary Stock Offering

Nikola Corp. plans to raise $100 million from a secondary stock offering to the public at $1.12 per share, the company announced March 30.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
March 31, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds Signs Law Expanding CDL Testing

Iowa is making it easier for people to enter trucking careers with a new law expanding third-party testers for commercial driver licenses.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
March 31, 2023
Government, Business, Technology

Many Electric Vehicles to Lose Big Tax Credit With New Rules

WASHINGTON — Fewer new electric vehicles will qualify for a full $7,500 federal tax credit later this year under rules proposed March 31 by the U.S. Treasury Department.

Tom Krisher and Fatima Hussein | Associated Press
March 31, 2023