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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, 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
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