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.
The Digital Transformation: Understanding how unprecedented insights are quickly changing the way fleets operate
Program Airs: September 29, 2022. You hear terms like Digital Transformation, Data Science, and Deep Learning every day, but do you really understand what they mean? In this webinar, you’ll learn how these techniques are used to transcend traditional business processes and customer experiences and become equipped with simple concepts to elevate your fleet’s operations.
September 29, 2022VTNA Taps Nuss as Its First EV Dealer in Midwest
Volvo Trucks North America announced Nuss Truck & Equipment as its first certified EV dealer in the Midwest to assist fleets across both Minnesota and Wisconsin with their electromobility transition.
September 29, 2022Walmart Opens First in Series of Next-Gen Fulfillment Centers
Walmart Inc. announced a 1.1 million-square-foot next-generation fulfillment center in Joliet, Ill.
September 29, 2022Autonomous Trucking Startup Waabi Hires Dustin Koehl to Lead Transport Operations
Self-driving truck developer Waabi has hired trucking executive Dustin Koehl as its head of transportation as the technology startup ramps up its operations.
FMCSA Proposes All Interstate CMVs Have Electronic ID Systems
Federal trucking regulators have issued a proposal that would require every commercial motor vehicle operating in interstate commerce be equipped with an electronic identification system.
Mining Companies Team Up to Wean Themselves Off Diesel Trucks
Members of the International Council on Mining and Metals are planning a joint effort to test hydrogen and other zero-emission technologies in a bid to shift away from diesel-fueled vehicles.
Werner, Kodiak Collaborate on Driverless Longhaul Route
Werner Enterprises has partnered with the driverless trucking technology company Kodiak Robotics to establish an autonomous trucking lane, the companies announced Sept. 29.
Phillip Pinter Leads FedEx Freight Sweep in 2022 TMCSuperTech Competition
CLEVELAND — Phillip Pinter of FedEx Freight beat out more than 120 competitors to become TMCSuperTech grand champion at American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council Fall Meeting on Sept. 27.
Clean Energy Fuels, Amazon Partner on RNG
Clean Energy Fuels Corp. announced Amazon.com Inc. will fuel trucks with renewable natural gas at the company’s public access station in Groveport, Ohio, as the two begin a larger partnership.
September 28, 2022Sustainability Becomes Increasingly Critical to Supply Chain Leaders
Sustainability is increasingly becoming a priority among supply chain leaders because of technology and turbulent economic conditions.