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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

DTNA, Lytx to Partner on Factory-Installed Dual Camera Module

Daimler Truck North America announced plans to offer a complete factory-installed dual camera module from video telematics provider Lytx on its Freightliner and Western Star trucks.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
October 22, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Truck-Lite Upgrades Super 44, 60 Series LED Lights

Truck-Lite introduced new warning light derivatives of its Super 44 and 60 Series LED lights for municipal, construction and refuse fleets. Heated options of both lights also are available.

October 22, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Autonomous

Plus Showcases ‘Driver-In’ Automated System

SAN DIEGO — Self-driving truck developer Plus provided industry executives a firsthand look at its “driver-in” automated driving system in action at American Trucking Associations’ 2022 Management Conference & Exhibition.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
October 22, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, TCA

Automakers Weigh the Electrification of Pickups

The Detroit Three automakers are pushing toward an electrified future, but they’re not yet putting their gas and diesel-powered pickup trucks on the back burner.

Kalea Hall and Henry Payne | The Detroit News
October 21, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Autonomous

Driverless Car Development Taking Longer Than Anticipated

Autonomous vehicle companies and suppliers have collectively spent around $75 billion developing self-driving technology, with scant sign of meaningful revenue emerging from robocar services.

David Welch | Bloomberg News
October 21, 2022
Business, Technology, Global Freight

CSX Q3 Profit Up 15% as Railroad Hauls 2% More Freight

CSX Corp. delivered 15% more profit in the third quarter as it handled 2% more freight and worked to eliminate the delays shippers have been complaining about for months.

Josh Funk | Associated Press
October 21, 2022
Government, Business, Technology

Michigan to Test Roads With Underground Coils for EV Charging

A Detroit roadway where electric cars and trucks can recharge via a wireless device while traveling or parked is planned as part of a new venture between Michigan and Israeli company Electreon.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
October 21, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Lytx Unveils Safety Solution for Parked Commercial Vehicles

Telematics company Lytx Inc. announced Oct. 21 a new safety solution to detect commercial vehicles parked on highways.

October 21, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Volvo Reports Record Q3 Truck Deliveries

Volvo Group reported increased revenue and net income in the third quarter as deliveries of trucks rose 21%, with the strongest revenue coming from Europe as fleets replaced aging trucks — prompting a record for both truck production and delivery.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
October 20, 2022
Technology, Safety

Fleet Safety Programs are Backwards!

Do you know who your best drivers are? If you had to stop and think about that, then your safety program is backward! This webinar will address the most common mistakes fleets are making within their safety department and how to correct them.

October 20, 2022