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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, Fuel

Amazon Adds 5% Fuel, Inflation Surcharge for Sellers

Amazon.com Inc. will charge businesses that sell products on its website a 5% fuel and inflation fee beginning April 28, according to documents reviewed by Bloomberg, a first for the company.

Spencer Soper | Bloomberg News
April 13, 2022
Business, Technology, Fuel

Japanese EV Battery Company to Build Kentucky Plant

A Japanese electric-vehicle battery technology company will build a factory in Kentucky, creating 2,000 jobs in a $2 billion investment that reinforces the state’s leadership in battery production, Gov. Andy Beshear said April 13.

Bruce Schreiner | Associated Press
April 13, 2022
Government, Business, Technology

ASBPE Recognizes Transport Topics With Seven Regional Awards

Transport Topics captured seven 2022 Mid-Atlantic Region Azbee Awards of Excellence from the American Society of Business Publication Editors.

April 13, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Electric Vehicle Growth Outpaces Installation of Battery Chargers

As electric vehicle sales take off, the number of them on the road is growing faster than the number of public charging points to support them.

Colin McKerracher | Bloomberg News
April 12, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment

Rand McNally Widens Connected Vehicle Presence With Fleetsu Acquisition

Rand McNally moved to elevate its place in the connected vehicle space by acquiring Fleetsu, the company announced April 12.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
April 12, 2022
Business, Technology, Autonomous, TCA

What Happens When Police Pull Over a Driverless Vehicle? Watch.

Who gets a ticket in a driverless car? It turns out no one does, the San Francisco Police learned recently.

Kalea Hall | The Detroit News
April 11, 2022
Business, Technology, Private

Amazon Kicks Off Jumbo 7-Part Bond Sale

Amazon.com Inc. is offering investment-grade bonds for general corporate purposes that may include repaying debt as well as funding acquisitions and share buybacks in its first note sale in about a year.

Josyana Joshua | Bloomberg News
April 11, 2022
Business, Technology, Autonomous

Elon Musk Won’t Join Twitter’s Board

Twitter Inc.’s shares slid after Elon Musk decided not to join its board, a stunning twist to a weeklong saga that has captivated the tech community and touched off renewed speculation about the company’s future.

April 11, 2022
Business, Technology, Logistics

UST Promotes Kevin Dietrich

UST Logistical Systems announced the promotion of Kevin Dietrich to executive president. In his new role, Dietrich will be responsible for all divisions and their financial performance.

April 8, 2022
Business, Technology, Logistics

Outgrowing Your TMS Is OK, Just Don't Let It Happen Twice

Outgrowing your software or platform is a normal rite of passage, and one that should be celebrated. But after that first time, if you find yourself again in need of new platforms, that's a sign you probably made a mistake.

JP Wiggins | VP of Logistics, 3G
April 8, 2022