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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

Trova Announces Alliance With Chateau Energy Solutions

ORLANDO, Fla. — Trova Commercial Vehicles announced its partnership with Chateau Energy Solutions, an electric vehicle charging infrastructure developer during a media event at the Technology & Maintenance Council Annual Meeting and Transportation Technology Exhibition on Feb. 27.

Michael Freeze | Features Editor
February 28, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Fleets Will Need to Navigate Powertrain Options Amid Green Push

ORLANDO, Fla. — Fleet operators will have an array of truck powertrain choices to consider in the future as the industry complies with stricter emissions regulations and meets shippers’ demands for more environmentally sustainable freight transportation.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
February 28, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Fuel

Michelin North America Announces Several New Products

ORLANDO, Fla. — Michelin North America introduced several new products that the Greenville, S.C., tire and equipment manufacturer said will improve fleet efficiency and help improve fuel mileage.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
February 28, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel, Logistics

ATA’s Spear Highlights New FHWA Memo, Emissions

ORLANDO, Fla. — American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear touted new federal policy guidance for how states might allocate infrastructure funding during a Feb. 27 address at the Technology & Maintenance Council Annual Meeting and Transportation Technology Exhibition.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
February 28, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

Transportation Experts Divided on FMCSA’s Rejection of IRT

Data experts are divided on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's rejection of the Item Response Theory to separate safe from high-risk motor carriers.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
February 28, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

TMC Recognizes Four Trucking Maintenance Leaders With Highest Honor

ORLANDO, Fla. — Four trucking and maintenance professionals were presented the Technology & Maintenance Council Silver Spark Plug on Feb. 27.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
February 28, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment

Aperia Expands Halo Tire Analytics Platform to Trailers

ORLANDO, Fla. — Aperia Technologies is expanding its Halo Connect tire analytics offering to trailers with the introduction of Halo Trailer Connect.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
February 28, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment

Continental Unveils Digital Asset-Monitoring System

ORLANDO, Fla. — Continental Tires introduced ContiConnect Live, a digital, cloud-based system to assist trucking fleets with real-time tire monitoring on Feb. 26.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
February 27, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment

Meritor, Phillips Join Decisiv’s Maintenance Ecosystem

ORLANDO, Fla. — Decisiv announced that Meritor and Phillips Industries have joined its ecosystem of fleet maintenance companies during the Technology & Maintenance Council Annual Meeting and Transportation Technology Exhibition.

February 27, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment

SAF Holland Announces Haldex Integrations

ORLANDO, Fla. — SAF-Holland announced integrations of its products with Haldex equipment during a media event at the Technology & Maintenance Council Annual Meeting and Transportation Technology Exhibition on Feb. 26.

Michael Freeze | Features Editor
February 27, 2023