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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.

Government, Business, Technology, Safety

Ohio Debuts Warning Signs to Deter Rear-End Highway Crashes

Ohio is putting wrong-way driver technology to use in a new “end-of-queue” warning sign system to deter deadly rear-end crashes at 13 dangerous highway areas.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
March 5, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment

Grote, Stoneridge Showcase Smart Trailer Tech

NEW ORLEANS — Component and technology supplier Grote Industries showcased its connected trailer system with an added rearview camera at TMC 2024.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
March 5, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel, TCA

Biden Administration Expected to Soften Emissions Rules

The Biden administration is expected to soften proposed regulations meant to sharply curb vehicle emissions and promote EVs, two sources familiar with the situation told The Detroit News.

Grant Schwab | The Detroit News
March 5, 2024
Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous, TCA

Orlando’s Self-Driving Shuttle Restarts

Sidelined for four months following a crash, Orlando’s self-driving bus downtown planned a restart of its test runs March 5.

Ryan Gillespie | Orlando Sentinel
March 5, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment

Mitchell 1 Bundles Diagnostics Data With Nexiq Software

NEW ORLEANS — Maintenance shop technology provider Mitchell 1 has partnered with Nexiq Technologies to offer a one-stop diagnostic information resource for the truck service industry.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
March 4, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

P.S.I. Enhances Data Portal, Supports Goodyear TPMS

NEW ORLEANS — P.S.I. executive Craig Smith calls Goodyear’s TPMS Plus tire management technology featuring TireView, P.S.I.'s TPMS, "a complete tire management program.”

Michael Freeze | Features Editor
March 4, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment

Nikola Appoints Ex-Eaton Finance Chief Thomas Okray as CFO

Class 8 truck maker Nikola Corp. appointed Thomas Okray as chief financial officer March 4, ending a three-month stint where CEO Steve Girsky wore both hats.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
March 4, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment

Dragonfly, Velociti Partner to Deploy Lithium-Ion APUs

NEW ORLEANS — Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp. is now providing its customers with access to Velociti’s Instant ROI and VeloCare programs to install and maintain its systems.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
March 4, 2024
Business, Technology, Autonomous

Intangles Introduces AI-Enabled DPF Monitoring

NEW ORLEANS — Intangles has introduced a new feature that informs fleets on the quality of diesel particulate filter regeneration to optimize fuel efficiency and engine performance.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
March 4, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Serjon Warns of Cybersecurity Risks for Motor Carriers

NEW ORLEANS — Motor carriers must take cybersecurity threats seriously or run the risk of being put out of business, a cybersecurity expert told industry reporters.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
March 3, 2024