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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, Equipment, Fuel

BYD Deploys New Jersey's First Battery-Electric Refuse Trucks

Electric truck maker BYD Motors announced it will deliver five of its battery-electric refuse trucks to New Jersey, in what it said was the first such deployment in that state.

November 29, 2021
Business, Technology, Logistics

Amazon Takes Steps to Solve Supply Chain Problems

For Amazon, which burnished its reputation serving as a lifeline during the COVID-19 outbreak, the holiday season is an opportunity to extend its advantage over rivals.

November 29, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Nissan Invests in Electric Vehicles, Battery Development

TOKYO — Nissan said Nov. 29 it is investing 2 trillion yen ($17.6 billion) over the next five years and developing a cheaper, more powerful battery to boost its electric vehicle lineup.

Yuri Kageyama | Associated Press
November 29, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment, Autonomous

Locomation Announces Results of Study on ARC Benefits

Autonomous truck technology company Locomation announced an independent environmental impact evaluation found its Autonomous Relay Convoy (ARC) system will dramatically reduce the greenhouse gas footprint, fuel consumption and operating costs of transporting goods by truck.

November 24, 2021
Business, Technology, Safety, Logistics

Truck Driver School Bustles Amid Driver Shortage

Business is booming at the California Truck Driving Academy amid a nationwide shortage of longhaul drivers that has led to promises of high pay and instant job offers.

Eugene Garcia | Associated Press
November 24, 2021
Government, Technology

New England Governors Abandon Pact to Reduce Transportation Pollution

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker is abandoning his administration’s ambitious plan to create a multistate compact aimed at dramatically reducing transportation pollution after the deal failed to gain traction in other states.

Steve LeBlanc | Associated Press
November 24, 2021
Business, Technology, Fuel

Milton Has Sold $284 Million of Nikola Stock Since Fraud Charges

Nikola Corp.’s founder sold his biggest batch of shares since the U.S. charged him with securities fraud, bringing the total he has disposed of since August to $284 million.

Craig Trudell | Bloomberg News
November 24, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment

The Value of Choice

Clevenger: With each passing year, the trucking industry’s technology market expands with more products and services designed to give fleet managers, dispatchers and drivers access to more information.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
November 24, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment

Videoconferencing: Key Features for Trucking Firms

Dysart: Given that working from home is expected to become a permanent component of business culture moving forward, you'll want to be sure you're using video meeting software that's a perfect fit for your trucking company.

Joe Dysart | Webology 101
November 24, 2021
Business, Technology

Integrate and Excel

The proliferation of technology to run trucking and logistics companies has created a challenge of its own: Modern transportation companies must be able to effectively utilize data flowing from a growing number of discrete applications and systems. 

Katie Pyzyk | Special to Transport Topics
November 24, 2021