Technology
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.
Tesla Sales Rise, but Revenue Still Lower Than Expected
Tesla Inc. shares declined in early trading after the electric car maker reported lower-than-expected revenue and acknowledged it isn’t immune from economic headwinds.
October 20, 2022Solera’s Spireon Introduces Next-Gen Cargo Sensor
Asset-tracking technology provider Spireon has introduced its next-generation cargo sensor, designed to give motor carriers more detailed information about available trailer capacity.
Waymo’s Self-Driving Taxi Service Expands to L.A.
Waymo, Alphabet Inc.’s driverless vehicle unit, plans to expand its robotaxi service to Los Angeles, the third region where it will be offered.
11 More Crash Deaths Are Linked to Automated-Tech Vehicles
Eleven additional people were killed in U.S. crashes involving vehicles that were using automated driving systems during a four-month period earlier in 2022, according to newly released government data.
Kodiak, Ikea Partner on Autonomous Freight Delivery Pilot
Kodiak Robotics Inc. has started piloting autonomous freight deliveries in Texas in cooperation with Ikea Supply Chain Operations, the companies announced Oct. 18.
California Forms Statewide Alliance to Apply for Federal Hydrogen Grants
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has established a broad statewide alliance to apply for a stake of $7 billion in federal grants earmarked for national hydrogen hubs rather than forming regional partnerships with other governors.
Chip Delivery Times Shrink in Sign That Supply Crunch Is Easing
Chip delivery times shrank by four days in September, the biggest drop in years, in a sign that the industry’s supply crunch is easing.
Truckers Win Over BNSF in Case Regarding Illinois Biometrics Law
In what is believed to be the first jury verdict related to Illinois’ strict biometrics privacy law, a $228 million judgment has been entered against BNSF Railway in a class-action lawsuit over the railroad’s collection of fingerprint data.
Airbus Wins First Third-Party Mission for Giant Beluga Cargo Jet
Airbus SE is poised to carry out its first cargo flights for an external client using a fleet of giant Beluga jets originally built to ferry wings between the planemaker’s European factories.
NFI Acquires MCO Transport to Bolster Southeastern Port Operations
North American supply chain solutions company NFI has acquired southeastern port service solutions provider MCO Transport Inc., the company announced Oct. 10.