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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.

Government, Business, Technology, Safety

NHTSA Probes Tesla Crashes That Killed Two Motorcyclists

DETROIT — Two crashes involving Teslas apparently running on Autopilot are drawing scrutiny from federal regulators and point to a potential new hazard on U.S. freeways: The partially automated vehicles may not stop for motorcycles.

Tom Krisher | Associated Press
August 5, 2022
Business, Technology, Logistics, Breaking News, For-Hire

XPO Names Mario Harik to Succeed Brad Jacobs as CEO

XPO Logistics Inc. announced that Mario Harik will succeed Brad Jacobs as CEO of XPO and join the board of directors following XPO’s planned spinoff of its tech-enabled brokerage platform.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
August 4, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Fuel, Logistics

ATA’s Chris Spear Optimistic About Trucking Economy, R.I. Tolling Verdict

American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear said the trucking industry continues to show resilience despite challenges in the U.S. economy, marked by two straight quarters of negative gross domestic product and interest rate hikes by the U.S. Federal Reserve that aim to slow decades-high rates of inflation.

August 4, 2022
Business, Technology, Logistics, For-Hire

Schneider Launches Digital Marketplace for Bulk Shippers

Schneider National launched a new digital marketplace that aims to give bulk shippers more flexibility and visibility, the carrier announced Aug. 4.

August 4, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment

Allison Cites Resilient Demand in Q2 Revenue Gain

Allison Transmission Holdings Inc. reported gains in net income and revenue in the second quarter as demand continued.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
August 4, 2022
Business, Technology, Fuel, Autonomous

Orange EV Secures $35 Million From Outside Investor

Yard truck maker Orange EV announced Aug. 4 that it has secured $35 million from S2G Ventures — its first large outside investor.

Akshat Rathi | Bloomberg News
August 4, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

TA Reports Strong Q2 Net Income, Revenue

TravelCenters of America Inc. reported second-quarter net income more than doubled and revenue soared amid favorable fuel purchasing conditions.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
August 3, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment

Eaton Q2 Income Up; Revenue Flat

Eaton Corp. reported second-quarter net income rose and revenue was flat while segment margins were 20.1%, a quarterly record and above the high end of the guidance.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
August 3, 2022
Business, Technology, Fuel

Nikola Overcomes Founder’s Opposition to Approve New Shares

Nikola Corp. shareholders approved a measure to issue new shares to potentially raise capital, a move that founder and former chair Trevor Milton had opposed.

Crayton Harrison | Bloomberg News
August 3, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Volvo Plans to Make Its Own Batteries in Electric Truck Shift

Volvo AB plans to build a “large-scale” battery plant in Sweden to meet an expected surge in demand for electric trucks and buses.

Rafaela Lindeberg | Bloomberg News
August 3, 2022