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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

Thermo King Unveils Predictive Roadside Assistance Service

Thermo King is introducing a predictive roadside assistance service for transport refrigeration units, the company announced March 15.

March 20, 2023
Business, Technology, Autonomous, Private, TCA

Pie From the Sky? Walmart Drone Deliveries Take Off

Drone delivery is no longer a thing of the future. It’s happening in Hampton Roads, Va., and soon, at Walmart stores across the country.

Trevor Metcalfe | The Virginian-Pilot
March 20, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Tesla’s Vision of EVs Could Spur Magnet Race

Tesla Inc.’s ambition to remove rare earths from future models has producers in the sector reeling, but it also should spur global efforts to deliver alternatives for electric car motors that currently rely on the materials.

Annie Lee | Bloomberg News
March 20, 2023
Business, Technology, Safety

Drivers Become Social Media Influencers

Driver Clarissa Rankin is a social media influencer who encourages women to enter the trucking industry and shares a glimpse of her life on the road. And she's not alone.

Hilary Daninhirsch | Special to Transport Topics
March 20, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel, Logistics, TCA

Ports of L.A., Long Beach Join Bid to Be Hydrogen Fuel Hub

The Los Angeles and Long Beach ports want to be part of a statewide clean hydrogen hub, through which they would get funding to test usage of the fuel to power trucking and terminal equipment.

Donna Littlejohn | Los Angeles Daily News
March 17, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Autonomous

Broader Horizons for Autonomous Trucks

Self-driving truck developers are pursuing several different concepts for how and where their technology could fit into real-­world freight operations in the coming years.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
March 17, 2023
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