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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

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.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
February 27, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment

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.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
February 27, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

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.

Dana Hull | Bloomberg News
February 27, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Logistics

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.

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

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.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
February 26, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

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.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
February 26, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment

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.

Michael Freeze | Features Editor
February 26, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment

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.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
February 26, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment

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.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
February 26, 2023
Technology, Equipment

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.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
February 26, 2023