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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, Equipment, Logistics

Five Questions for Nicole White

Odyssey Logistics & Technology's chief information officer heads global technology strategy and IT operations.

March 17, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment

Tackling AI Fleet Management

New artificial intel­ligence capabilities promising automated, 24/7 monitoring of trucking fleets and vehicle maintenance are getting a mixed reaction from trucking leaders.

Joe Dysart | Webology 101
March 17, 2023
Business, Technology, Logistics

Incentivizing Driver Excellence

To remain competitive in a challenging labor market, trucking companies and fleet operators are exploring performance-based pay models to help boost driver retention and recruiting.

Katie Pyzyk | Special to Transport Topics
March 17, 2023
Business, Technology

Chinese Billionaire Sells $1.6 Billion Daimler Truck Stake

Chinese billionaire Li Shufu’s Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co. has divested its 6.3% stake in truck maker Daimler Truck Holding AG, equivalent to roughly $1.6 billion.

Rafaela Lindeberg | Bloomberg News
March 16, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

Business Continuity Experts Urge Vigilance, Planning

Two business continuity experts say keeping the supply chain moving is why fleet owners and managers need to have in place plans to keep operating in the event of an emergency.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
March 15, 2023
Business, Technology

Driver Recruitment Swings Toward Social Media

Truck driver recruiting efforts swung significantly toward social media last year, according to experts.

March 15, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment

Tesla Owners Sue Company Over Monopolizing Parts and Repairs

Tesla was sued by customers who claim they’ve had to pay exorbitant prices and endure long waits for repairs due to Tesla’s monopolization of replacement parts and maintenance services.

Joel Rosenblatt | Bloomberg News
March 15, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, Top 100

Purolator Plans Largest Investment to Electrify Network

Purolator Inc. will make its largest investment at $1 billion to electrify its Canadian network over the next seven years, the company announced March 9.

March 15, 2023
Business, Technology

North American EV Production Slowly Catches Up to Demand

Electric vehicle production in North America is finally creeping up on EV demand, as automakers like Volkswagen, Ford, Lucid and Rivian hustle to close the output gap with front-runner Tesla.

Kyle Stock | Bloomberg News
March 14, 2023
Government, Business, Technology

DOT Announces $2.5 Billion Grant for Charging Infrastructure

The government announced $2.5 billion in grants for charging stations and alternative fueling infrastructure, partly to increase access along highway corridors for longhaul trucking.

Ashraf Khalil | Associated Press
March 14, 2023