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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.

Government, Business, Technology, Fuel, Autonomous

Biden’s EV Plan Faces Jam From Cultural Divide

President Joe Biden wants electric vehicles to account for 50% of new car sales by 2030. But to meet that target he may have to sell the cars to a skeptical demographic: Donald Trump voters.

Gregory Korte | Bloomberg News
February 1, 2022
Business, Technology, Safety, Top 100

Fleets Can Take Steps to Reduce Risk of Cybersecurity Threats

It may not be possible to eliminate cybersecurity breaches, but with the right safeguards in place, trucking and logistics companies can reduce the risk of being hacked or falling victim to a ransomware attack, industry experts said.

Hilary Daninhirsch | Special to Transport Topics
February 1, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Autonomous

Tesla Agrees to Drop Self-Driving Feature That Runs Stop Signs

Tesla Inc. is disabling a feature of its so-called Full Self-Driving system that permitted its vehicles to slowly roll through intersections without coming to a complete halt when no other cars or pedestrians were present.

Keith Laing | Bloomberg News
February 1, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, Top 100

Werner to Validate Cummins 15-Liter Natural Gas, Hydrogen Engines

Werner Enterprises and Cummins Inc. announced Werner will begin validation and integration of Cummins’ recently announced 15-liter natural gas and 15-liter hydrogen internal combustion engines in its vehicles.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
February 1, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Logistics, Top 50

DHL Invests in Robots to Automate Warehousing in North America

DHL Supply Chain is investing $15 million in robotics solutions from Boston Dynamics to further automate its warehousing in North America, the Westervillle, Ohio, company announced Jan. 26.

January 31, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

N.J. DOT Latest to Offer Truckers Real-Time Traffic Alerts

New Jersey has launched a traffic-alert system using Drivewyze to warn commercial truckers about potential safety issues along 600 miles of state highways.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
January 31, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

What Does a Poor Bridge Rating Mean?

A 50-year-old bridge that collapsed in Pittsburgh had been rated as poor on a recent inspection report, but transportation officials and engineering experts cautioned that doesn’t necessarily signal imminent danger for the thousands of other U.S. bridges with the same designation.

Claudia Lauer | Associated Press
January 31, 2022
Government, Business, Technology

Ohio Lured Intel’s Chip Plant With $2B in Incentives

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio offered Intel Corp. incentives worth roughly $2 billion to secure a new $20 billion chipmaking factory that the company says will help alleviate a global shortage and create a new technology hub in the Midwest.

January 28, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment

Carrier Partners With ConMet to Expand Electrification Capabilities

Carrier Global Corp. is expanding its electrification capabilities through a new alliance with ConMet, the company announced Jan. 28.

January 28, 2022
Business, Technology

Volvo Reports Mixed Q4 Results

Volvo Group reported net income slipped and revenue increased modestly in the fourth quarter, and noted that global demand for trucks remained high amid a steep decline in sales of construction equipment in China and a falloff in its bus business.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
January 28, 2022