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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, Autonomous

Rivian Cancels Least Expensive Version of Electric Pickup Truck

Rivian Automotive Inc. eliminated the least expensive trim of its R1T electric pickup truck, the company confirmed via email, effectively raising the price of its entry-level model.

Gabrielle Coppola | Bloomberg News
August 19, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Logistics

Rail Union Says Plan for Contract Deal Doesn’t Address Concerns

OMAHA, Neb. — The head of the nation’s largest railroad union says the report designed to help resolve stalled contract talks with freight railroads doesn’t do enough to address concerns about working conditions, even though it suggests 24% raises.

Josh Funk | Associated Press
August 19, 2022
Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

Tesla Autopilot Probe Casts Eye on Role of In-Car Camera

U.S. auto safety regulators are scrutinizing Tesla Inc.’s in-car camera systems as part of a recently expanded investigation into whether the company’s automated driving technology is defective.

Keith Laing | Bloomberg News
August 18, 2022
Technology, Safety

Top 7 Considerations for an AI-based Vehicle Safety System

Program Airs: August 18. 2022. Many vendors claim to have AI-based safety systems. But what are the key considerations when choosing an AI-based vehicle safety system? It’s critical to understand this to help prevent collisions and to save on your bottom line.  

August 18, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Gas-Powered Muscle Cars to Turn Electric

PONTIAC, Mich. — Thundering gas-powered muscle cars, for decades a fixture of American culture, will be closing in on their final Saturday-night cruises in the coming years as automakers begin replacing them with super-fast cars that run on batteries.

Tom Krisher | Associated Press
August 18, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment

Thompson Distribution Acquires Landmark Trucks Dealership

Thompson Distribution announced it acquired Landmark Trucks of Knoxville, Tenn. Terms were not disclosed.

August 18, 2022
Business, Technology, Autonomous

Daimler Truck Executive to Lead Torc Robotics

Daimler Truck announced a leadership change for Torc Robotics, the autonomous technology developer it acquired in 2019.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
August 18, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Flotilla of Diesel Ships Heads to Europe Amid Energy Crisis

A fleet of ships carrying diesel, one of the world’s most important fuels, is heading for European markets facing energy-security threats from high temperatures, soaring gas prices and Russian disruption.

Elizabeth Low | Bloomberg News
August 18, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment

Trimble Invests in Cloud Migration to Enhance Supply Chain

ORLANDO, Fla. — Trimble is accelerating its shift toward cloud computing to further connect data and workflows in the freight transportation industry and enable closer collaboration across the supply chain.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
August 17, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Paccar to Offer Cummins X15 Natural Gas Engine

Paccar Inc. announced it will offer the new Cummins Inc. X15N natural gas engine in its Kenworth and Peterbilt truck brands.

August 17, 2022