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.
Industry Reacts to FMCSA's Plans on Heavy-Truck Speed Limiters
A federal proposal to consider requiring speed limiters on new commercial trucks has drawn mixed reactions from trucking and safety groups.
Meritor Reports FY Q2 Revenue Climbs on Demand, Higher Pricing
Meritor Inc. reported fiscal second-quarter net income dipped and revenue increased primarily driven by higher truck production in most global markets and pricing actions.
Shippers Turn to Trucking for Help Meeting Carbon Reduction Goals
LAS VEGAS — As large corporations make bold pledges to achieve carbon neutrality in the coming decades, they are increasingly looking at their supply chains as an opportunity to make progress toward those goals.
Cummins Reports All-Time High Quarterly Revenue
Cummins Inc. reported first-quarter net income fell as it posted all-time record quarterly revenue.
White House to Help States Plan for National EV Charging Network
The new Joint Office of Energy and Transportation has helped 44 states in the past two months with technical assistance as part of the White House’s $7.5 billion deployment to build a national electric vehicle charging network.
ATRI Tallies Environmental Impact of Zero-Emission Trucks
The overall life cycle of Class 8 zero-emission trucks would result in a net decrease in carbon dioxide emissions of just 30% compared with internal combustion engines despite the trucks having no direct tailpipe emissions, according to a just-released study by the American Transportation Research Institute.
Stellantis to Buy Mercedes-BMW Car-Sharing Venture
Stellantis NV will acquire the Share Now car-sharing venture formed by BMW AG and Mercedes-Benz AG, the latest shakeup in the industry as automakers struggle to make mobility services profitable.
Senators Press USDOT on AV Tech
A group of senators recently asked the U.S. Department of Transportation for an update on efforts to regulate key aspects of autonomous vehicles.
Perspective: Exploring Quantum Computing
Quantum computing might be a new frontier in easing logistics management.
Amazon to Shutter Six Whole Foods Stores
Amazon.com Inc. will close six Whole Foods Market locations in four states, almost two months after shutting dozens of bookstores and gift shops around the country.