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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

Watch the Replay: RETOOL, a Technology and Maintenance Event

Transport Topics hosted a special two-day virtual event, RETOOL, taking deep dives into the most important topics and trends within the trucking industry’s equipment and technology spheres. Watch the replay.

August 4, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment

Nikola's Financial Loss Widens in Second Quarter

Nikola Corp. posted a widening second-quarter financial loss as the electric vehicle startup said it is moving forward despite financial setbacks and the federal indictment of its former leader.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
August 3, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment

Isaac Instruments Selects Mike Stapleton for VP Position

Isaac Instruments announced July 26 that Mike Stapleton has been appointed to serve as vice president of industry relations.

August 3, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment

ZF Taps Wilhelm Rehm to Lead Forthcoming CV Unit

ZF Friedrichshafen AG announced it appointed Wilhelm Rehm to head its forthcoming new commercial vehicle solutions division as it pursues what the company called its ambitious commercial vehicle growth strategy worldwide.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
August 2, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment

Dana Posts Solid Financials in Second Quarter

Dana Inc. reported large gains in second-quarter net income and revenue as strong customer demand for its products continued.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
August 2, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, TCA

Why Southern California Is the New EV Mecca

California is fast becoming a leading research, design and manufacturing center for electric vehicles, and Southern California has an outsized part in that development.

Jeff Collins | The Orange County Register
August 2, 2021
Business, Technology, Logistics

Amazon’s Whole Foods Adds Delivery Fee in Some Cities

Amazon .com Inc. is tacking on a delivery fee for Prime members who shop at Whole Foods Market in several U.S. cities, an indication that the economics of grocery delivery continue to pose a challenge for even the world’s largest online retailer.

Matt Day | Bloomberg News
August 2, 2021
Business, Technology, Safety

Landstar Awards New Volvo Truck to Owner-Operator Dennis Bramblett

Landstar System awarded a new truck to driver Dennis Bramblett as part of a giveaway recognizing safe owner-operators.

August 2, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, Logistics

Cargo Van Manufacturers Take Advantage as the Last-Mile Delivery Industry Grows

Van manufacturers are working to meet the demands of the growing e-commerce delivery business. They also see these vans as the perfect incubator for the transportation industry’s move toward electric-powered vehicles.

Jack Ferry | Special to Transport Topics
August 2, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Fire at Tesla Big Battery in Australia Under Control

Local authorities have declared the fire at one of Tesla Inc.’s biggest utility-scale batteries in Australia under control after the blaze initially erupted July 30.

Stephen Stapczynski | Bloomberg News
August 2, 2021