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.
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.
Mitchell 1 Introduces Interactive Wiring Diagrams, Time-Management Tools
ORLANDO, Fla. — Maintenance shop technology vendor Mitchell 1 has introduced interactive wiring diagrams and new time-management tools designed to help technicians more efficiently repair modern trucks.
2022 TMC Photo Gallery
Photos from American Trucking Associations' 2022 Technology & Maintenance Council annual meeting in Orlando, Fla., March 7-10, 2022.
March 5, 2022Assa Abloy Launches Automated Door for Reefers
Assa Abloy Entrance Systems announced what it called the industry’s first automatic door for refrigerated trucks and trailers.
March 4, 2022DTNA Renews Agreement With Motor Information Systems
Daimler Truck North America announced it signed an enterprise renewal agreement with Motor Information Systems, a custom data provider for medium- and heavy-duty parts numbers and cross-references.
March 4, 2022Davco Unveils New Versions in Product Lines
Davco, a unit of Clarience Technologies, unveiled the Fuel Pro 385/387/388 models, its latest all-in-one fuel filter, water separator and fuel preheaters for heavy-duty diesel designed to fit Western Star, Volvo, Navistar and Mack Class 8 trucks.
March 4, 2022TuSimple Initiates Planned Leadership Succession
Autonomous truck technology developer TuSimple announced co-founder and Chief Technology Officer Xiaodi Hou will succeed Cheng Lu as CEO and Mo Chen as company chairman, effective immediately.
March 4, 2022Meritor to Develop Trailer Components for ConMet’s eHub
Meritor Inc. announced an agreement with ConMet in which Meritor will develop purpose-built trailer suspensions and brakes, as well as tire inflation systems to work with ConMet’s PreSet Plus eHub. This system will enable production of zero-emission refrigerated trailers.
March 4, 2022How Fleets Are Winning the Race to Hire Drivers
Motor carriers are implementing technologies designed to streamline the online recruiting and onboarding process so they can keep in touch with qualified drivers and ultimately hire more of them.
Auto-Written Trend Reports: Fleet Insights in Clear Words
Transportation workers stumped by company charts and graphs that make no sense to them can take heart: Artificial intelligence software can automatically produce company reports in written form — and it doesn’t need to break the bank.