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.
GM Begins Sales of Adapters for Tesla’s Charging Network
General Motors' electric vehicle customers are getting access to Tesla Superchargers starting this month, following an agreement struck last year between CEOs Mary Barra and Elon Musk.
International Unveils Revamped Class 8 HV Vocational Trucks
Series production of the updated HV 509, HV 515, HV 609 and HV 615 models is due to start in June 2025, executives said.
Isaac Becomes First to Integrate With Trimble’s Cloud TMS
The company announced the new integration Sept. 15 in conjunction with Trimble’s Insight 2024 conference in Las Vegas.
Alvys Offers Free PC Miler Integration for Its TMS Users
Alvys announced it has integrated its transportation management software with Trimble’s PC Miler truck routing, mileage and mapping software.
Long Trains Pose Derailment Danger, Report Says
OMAHA, Neb. — As freight trains have grown longer, the U.S. has seen an increase in the number of a certain type of derailment, the National Academies of Sciences said.
Magnus Launches Enhanced Driver App for Load Planning
Magnus announced the new products Sept. 15 at Trimble’s Insight 2024 conference in Las Vegas.
Trimble Unveils New Tools to Boost Fleet Safety, Efficiency
Trimble has introduced several product releases and updates across its trucking technology portfolio to help fleet operators improve efficiency, safety and productivity.
Hyzon Starts Series Production of Class 8 Hydrogen Fuel Cell Truck
Hyzon began series production of its 200-kilowatt Class 8 hydrogen fuel cell electric truck Sept. 16, the Bolingbrook, Ill.-based company said.
Intel to Make Custom AI Chip for Amazon, Delay German Plant
Intel and Amazon’s AWS will co-invest in a custom semiconductor for artificial intelligence computing — what’s known as a fabric chip — in a “multiyear, multibillion-dollar framework.”
PepsiCo, Maersk, Others Team Up on Electric Truck Pilot
A high-powered coalition is spearheading efforts to electrify the Interstate 10 trucking corridor.