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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

VinFast Cuts About 80 Jobs in North America, Including US CFO

Electric vehicle maker VinFast has cut about 80 jobs in North America, including its U.S. chief financial officer, raising questions about the health of the Vietnamese company ahead of a possible stock listing.

February 7, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Senators Introduce Catalytic Converter Theft Bill

Legislation aimed at reducing the theft of catalytic converters was introduced in the U.S. Senate this month.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
February 6, 2023
Business, Technology, Fuel

BMW Hopes to Ride the Wave of Hydrogen Trucking Stations

BMW AG is hoping to piggyback on future hydrogen fueling stations for trucks to help solve the protracted issue of building an expensive infrastructure network for cars powered by the alternative fuel.

Wilfried Eckl-Dorna | Bloomberg News
February 6, 2023
Government, Business, Technology

Treasury Expands Tax Credits to More Electric SUVs

WASHINGTON — The Treasury Department said Feb. 3 it is making more electric vehicles eligible for tax credits of up to $7,500 under new vehicle classification definitions.

Matthew Daly | Associated Press
February 3, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

GM’s Self-Driving Expansion Faces Challenges in San Francisco

General Motors-owned Cruise is working to expand its paid service to all of San Francisco and run it 24 hours a day.

David Welch | Bloomberg News
February 3, 2023
Business, Technology, Safety

Ready for the Future

However different and complex these issues that face the truckling industry may be, there’s one common thread that ties many of them together: the known unknown.

Michael Freeze | Features Editor
February 3, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment

Nissan Technicians Can Vote on Union, NLRB Rules

A group of around 86 Nissan North America Inc. technicians at a Tennessee manufacturing plant can vote on unionization, the U.S. labor board ruled.

Josh Eidelson | Bloomberg News
February 3, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Brakes, Telematics Center Stage at Upcoming TMC Annual Meeting

Brakes and telematics will take center stage at two important technical sessions during TMC’s 2023 Annual Meeting & Technology Exhibition at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., Feb. 27-March 2.

February 3, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment

Top 10 Equipment Financing Trends for 2023 See Economic Headwinds

According to the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association, real private investment by U.S. businesses in equipment and software is forecast to be more than $2 trillion in 2023, with a substantial amount of that investment activity financed. It’s one of the many trends to impact a significant portion of the U.S. economy for the new year.

February 3, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment

Advances in Diagnostics Help Technicians Identify Problems, Streamline Repairs

In trucking, costly service interruptions and delays stemming from equipment problems can be reduced with the use of diagnostic repair technology, said fleet maintenance experts and vendors of systems. 

Stephen Bennett | Special to Transport Topics
February 2, 2023