Technology

About Technology News...

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

Future of Combustion Engines Promises Efficiency, Green Fuels

Advanced researchers and engine makers say the internal combustion engine’s ability to be more efficient and run on greener fuels means an extended life.

John Baxter | Special to Transport Topics
August 2, 2024
Business, Technology, Fuel

NACFE Report Explores Fleets Fueling With Natural Gas

The North American Council for Freight Efficiency produced a confidence report to assist fleet decision-makers in making informed choices on whether to switch to natural gas fuel. 

John Baxter | Special to Transport Topics
August 2, 2024
Business, Technology

Save with AI-powered, data-driven predictive maintenance

Right now, you probably pay more per mile to operate than ever. Maintain healthier trucks, save thousands in critical repairs, and run a more efficient shop—all through predictive maintenance.  

August 1, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

Biden’s ‘Infrastructure Decade’ Becoming More Concrete

A bipartisan infrastructure law topping $1 trillion is fueling a wave of freight and passenger mobility projects nationwide this summer.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
August 1, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

Text Message Scammers Seek Fake Toll Fees in Multiple States

The FBI and tolling operators across the nation are issuing warnings about “smishing” text message scams asking people to pay fake toll charges on fraudulent websites.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
July 31, 2024
Business, Technology

Uber Partners With BYD on Putting Drivers Into 100,000 EVs

Uber will team up with BYD to put 100,000 electric vehicles onto the ride-hailing company’s platform, in a major deal between American and Chinese businesses that notably excludes the U.S.

July 31, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

Tesla in Fatal Washington Crash Was Using Self-Driving System

DETROIT — Authorities in Washington have determined that a Tesla that hit and killed a motorcyclist near Seattle in April was operating on the company’s “Full Self Driving” system.

Tom Krisher | Associated Press
July 31, 2024
Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

Tesla Tester Nearly Crashes While Using ‘Full Self-Driving’

A Truist Securities analyst with a hold rating on Tesla’s stock wrote that he narrowly avoided a crash when he test-drove one of the carmaker’s vehicles and used its driver-assistance system.

Craig Trudell | Bloomberg News
July 30, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Logistics, For-Hire, Private, Global Freight

FAA Clears Drone Companies to Operate in Shared Airspace

The FAA has cleared Wing and Zipline to fly their drones simultaneously over the suburbs of Dallas-Fort Worth without visual observers, using technology to keep the drones apart.

Allyson Versprille | Bloomberg News
July 30, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

Tesla Deploys Fix to 1.85 Million Cars After Hoods Fly Open

Tesla Inc. released a software update to 1.85 million cars in the U.S. to guard against its vehicles’ hoods flying open during driving.

Craig Trudell | Bloomberg News
July 30, 2024