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.
UNFI Refits With Electric TRUs in Southern California
The wholesaler United Natural Foods Inc. announced it is adding 53 all-electric transport refrigerated trailer units to its fleet located at the company’s Riverside, Calif., distribution center.
June 11, 2021Port of Los Angeles, Partners Launch Zero-Emission Project
The Port of Los Angeles and its partners announced the debut of five new hydrogen-powered fuel cell electric vehicles and the grand opening of two hydrogen fueling stations as they move to pollution-free goods movement.
June 11, 2021KeepTruckin Launches AI Tool Aimed at Fuel Usage
KeepTruckin launched a solution to help fleets save money on fuel and operate more efficiently, the company announced June 9.
June 11, 2021ATA Unveils Climate and Clean Energy Advisory Committee
American Trucking Associations announced June 10 the formation of its Climate and Clean Energy Advisory Committee.
Truck Cargo Thefts Skyrocketed Amid COVID-19
The trucking industry has seen a surge in cargo thefts since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, according to experts.
JBS Paid Hackers $11 Million After Hack Closed Plants
JBS USA said it paid $11 million in ransom to criminals responsible for the cyberattack that disrupted meat processing across North America and Australia, the latest high profile example of large corporations falling prey to extortion.
Reliable. Cost-Effective. Are You Destined for the Cloud?
Program Aired: June 10, 2021. Cost-Savings. Security. Uptime. Explore the basics and learn just what a move to the cloud for services, hosting, computing and executing applications can do for your business success quickly and painlessly. Experts share why a switch to the cloud is a “must” for companies in the transportation and logistics space.
June 10, 2021Peak Internal Combustion Engine May Already Be Years in the Past
The world hit a transport milestone in 2017, though most people wouldn’t have noticed it at the time.
J.B. Hunt, Waymo Partner to Test Self-Driving Trucks in Texas
J.B. Hunt Transport Services has partnered with autonomous vehicle developer Waymo to move freight with self-driving trucks in Texas.
Lawmakers Chide Colonial Pipeline for Weak Cybersecurity
U.S. lawmakers criticized Colonial Pipeline Co.’s cybersecurity practices as the company’s CEO faced his second day of questioning on Capitol Hill.
June 9, 2021