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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

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.

David Welch | Bloomberg News
September 18, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment

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.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
September 18, 2024
Business, Technology

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.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
September 18, 2024
Business, Technology

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.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
September 18, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

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.

Josh Funk | Associated Press
September 18, 2024
Business, Technology

Magnus Launches Enhanced Driver App for Load Planning

Magnus announced the new products Sept. 15 at Trimble’s Insight 2024 conference in Las Vegas.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
September 18, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Logistics

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.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
September 17, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

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.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
September 17, 2024
Business, Technology, Logistics, Private, Global Freight

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.” 

Ian King | Bloomberg News
September 17, 2024
Business, Technology, Fuel, Logistics, Private, Global Freight

PepsiCo, Maersk, Others Team Up on Electric Truck Pilot

A high-powered coalition is spearheading efforts to electrify the Interstate 10 trucking corridor.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
September 17, 2024