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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, Fuel

Geely: All Options Open on Volvo Stake After Daimler Sale

Volvo AB’s second-largest shareholder, Geely, said while it’s not currently planning any changes to its position, “anything is possible” in the future.

Rafaela Lindeberg | Bloomberg News
April 4, 2023
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

Why a Lack of Truck Parking Is Everyone’s Problem

In this special extended conversation with Evan Shelley, co-founder and CEO of Truck Parking Club, RoadSigns host Seth Clevenger focuses more deeply on the proposed measures that could help increase nationwide truck parking and improve highway safety and pushes Shelley to talk about what this means for communicating his big idea. 

April 1, 2023
Business, Technology, Logistics

How USA's Largest Tank Truck Carriers Stay Competitive

Stay competitive today and solve the challenges of tomorrow with in-cab automation. See how one of the largest tank truck carriers in the USA did just that by outfitting their fleet with rugged transportation technology.

April 1, 2023