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.
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Axle Logistics uses their TMS to pinpoint rates, forecast trends, and accelerate training. Find out how. Without MPact, getting the same level of analytics would be impossible in many cases and time-consuming at best. – Shawn McLeod
August 1, 2022Automate Your Bid Process
Learn how Sharp Transportation improved their operating ratio. We’re more confident when we bid, because we know we’ve got more accurate data on costs. – Zan Sharp
August 1, 2022Find Out Where You Make Money
L.J. Rogers Trucking, K & L Freight Management, and Nick Strimbu, Inc. are looking at their costs from every angle. That’s the key - don’t just look at the revenue. Look at the actual profit on that lane or that customer. – Cory Knowlton
August 1, 2022US Senate Proposes Fiscal 2023 FMCSA Funds
Senate funding leaders are proposing $873.6 million for federal trucking programs as part of a fiscal 2023 transportation bill.
Aurora Adds Fourth Fleet Partner for Autonomous Pilot
Autonomous technology developer Aurora Innovation Inc. and Schneider National Inc. have announced a commercial pilot effort to haul freight for Schneider’s customers with Aurora Driver, Aurora’s autonomous technology.
Bridge Slide in Utah Involved Technical Savvy — and Dish Soap
Truckers driving over the Interstate 15 freight corridor in Utah may not realize lane closures were minimized to several hours instead of days when a new 550-ton bridge slid into place using dish soap, hydraulic jacks and technical skill.
Amazon Starts Same-Day Deliveries From Stores in Metro Areas
Amazon.com Inc. has started delivering items from brick-and-mortar stores in a dozen metro areas, the e-commerce giant’s latest effort to make more products available for speedy delivery.
Tesla Signs Battery Materials Deals With Two China Suppliers
Tesla Inc. has signed new long-term deals with two of its existing Chinese battery-materials suppliers, the latest move by automakers to secure supplies amid intensifying competition.
Musk-Twitter Trial to Start Oct. 17
Twitter Inc.’s lawsuit against Tesla CEO Elon Musk over a canceled $44 billion buyout of the social media platform is set for a five-day trial starting Oct. 17 in Delaware, a judge ruled.
Congress Approves Semiconductor, Supply Chain Bill
Legislation to boost domestic semiconductor manufacturing while improving freight access along the nation’s supply chains was sent to President Joe Biden’s desk July 28.