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.
Doleco USA Unveils ConnectedDeck System
ORLANDO, Fla. — Securing technology firm Doleco USA unveiled a new deck system for trailers designed to expedite freight operations industrywide.
Mitchell 1 Incorporates TMC’s Recommended Practices in Its TruckSeries
ORLANDO, Fla. — A new online tool offers industry technicians the option to access hundreds of reports featuring in-depth background and expertise about technical repairs.
Tesla Pauses Rollout of Self-Driving Software Facing Recall
Tesla Inc. has temporarily stopped rolling out its $15,000 driver-assistance system until it addresses issues that led the carmaker to recall almost 363,000 vehicles.
Phillips Industries Announces Plans to Move Manufacturing to Mexico in 2023
ORLANDO, Fla. — Phillips Industries by the end of 2023 will move its manufacturing base from China to North America with the launch of full-time operations near Monterrey, Mexico, the company announced.
New ConMet App Looks to Expedite Freight Mobility
ORLANDO, Fla. — ConMet announced a set of technology tools for improving communication and efficiency industrywide Feb. 26.
NACFE Releases Report on ‘Messy Middle’ for Decarbonization of Trucking
ORLANDO, Fla. — The North American Council for Freight Efficiency has released a new report examining the myriad powertrain decisions trucking companies will face on the industry’s journey toward decarbonization.
Clarios: No Dead Batteries on the Road for Commercial Fleets
ORLANDO, Fla. — Clarios presented its newest battery software program at the Technology & Maintenance Council Annual Meeting and Transportation Technology Exhibition on Feb. 26.
Decisiv Report Shows Maintenance Cost Increases Are Slowing
ORLANDO, Fla. — Trucking continues to face rising maintenance and repair costs, but the degree to which they are increasing has slowed, a Decisiv executive said Feb 26.
Heavy-Duty Repair Revenue Recovers to Pre-COVID Norms
ORLANDO, Fla. — The heavy-duty repair shop industry has seen business levels return to where they were before the coronavirus pandemic, a new report determined.
P.S.I. Adds Real-Time Visibility for Wheel-End Temperatures
ORLANDO, Fla. — Pressure Systems International has introduced Digital ThermAlert, a sensor that provides fleets and drivers with real-time visibility on trailer wheel-end temperatures.