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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, Equipment, Fuel

NACFE Touts Electric Terminal Tractors

ORLANDO, Fla. — As fleets consider introducing battery-electric trucks into their freight operations, electric terminal tractors can make a great first step on that journey, according to the North American Council for Freight Efficiency.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
March 7, 2022
Business, Technology, Autonomous

Mobileye Files for IPO

Intel Corp. said its Mobileye self-driving car business has filed confidentially for an initial public offering.

Molly Schuetz | Bloomberg News
March 7, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment

TMC Readies Study on Reefer Trailers

ORLANDO, Fla. – American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council said its upcoming report on refrigerated trailers can help fleets stay competitive and regulatory-compliant.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
March 6, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment

Utility Trailer, Phillips Connect Partner to Form Utility Connect

ORLANDO, Fla. — Trailer solutions firm Phillips Connect has teamed up with Utility Trailers to form Utility Connect, which matches a re-engineered version of Utility’s proprietary wiring harness with the Phillips Connect Smart7 nosebox.

Michael Freeze | Features Editor
March 6, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment

Decisiv Unveils New Services

ORLANDO, Fla. — Decisiv has unveiled new services designed to help fleets and service providers streamline service operations.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
March 6, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment

East Launches Its New Horizon Round-Bottom Trailer

ORLANDO, Fla. — East Manufacturing launched its new round-bottom trailer — Horizon — designed for agricultural use as well as aggregate, sand and gravel load.

Michael Freeze | Features Editor
March 6, 2022
Business, Technology

Reports: Q4 Uptime Increases, but Service Costs Rise

ORLANDO, Fla. — Fleets experienced a 14.2% increase in labor costs related to maintenance and repairs year-over-year during the fourth quarter of 2021, American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) and Decisiv revealed in a report March 6.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
March 6, 2022
Business, Technology

ConMet eMobility, Carrier Transicold Announce Commercial Partnership

ORLANDO, Fla. — ConMet eMobility and Carrier Transicold announced their commercial partnership and upcoming supply agreements as the companies are setting plans to increase sales of the PreSet Plus eHub.

Michael Freeze | Features Editor
March 6, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment

SAF-Holland Developing TRAKr E-Axles for North America

ORLANDO, Fla.— SAF-Holland Group announced it began market and product development of trailer electric axles on real-world applications for the North American market.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
March 6, 2022
Business, Technology, Safety

Goodyear Awards Illinois Truck Driver Its Highway Hero Honor

ORLANDO, Fla. — A truck driver who rescued motorists from a burning vehicle was honored by the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. as the winner of its 2020-2021 Highway Hero Award.

Michael Freeze | Features Editor
March 6, 2022