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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, Logistics, Autonomous

Plus Selects Amazon Web Services as Cloud Provider

Plus, a provider of self-driving truck technology, announced it selected Amazon Web Services as its preferred cloud provider to support the commercial deployment of its system.

October 22, 2020
Business, Technology, Fuel

Early Adopters of Electric Trucks Say Planning, Partnerships Are Crucial

Truck makers are beginning to introduce battery-electric models, but successfully deploying this new breed of commercial vehicle requires fleets to manage a bevy of new considerations, including installation of charging equipment, coordination with utility companies and exploring government incentives.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
October 22, 2020
Business, Technology, Safety

Integrated, Connected Technology Gaining Speed

The data underpinning equipment and freight deliveries carries many benefits for fleets willing to integrate factory-installed telematics, service communications and fleet management solutions into a useful stream of data, experts said Oct. 22 during American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference & Exhibition.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
October 22, 2020
Technology

Using Automation and Gaining Insight

Houston Vaughn, President and COO of P&S Transportation will join Tom McLeod, President and CEO of McLeod Software, to share examples and insights on how the powerful combination of automation and business intelligence can make a big difference every day in a trucking company’s operations.

October 22, 2020
Business, Technology, Equipment

Continental Is Said to Explore Sale of Turbocharger Business

Continental AG is exploring a sale of its turbocharger unit as the German auto-parts maker conducts a major restructuring to stem losses, according to people familiar with the matter.

October 22, 2020
Business, Technology, Fuel

GM ‘Going Forward’ With Nikola Partnership Talks on Trucks

General Motors Co. is moving ahead in its talks with startup Nikola Corp. over a proposed partnership to make electric and fuel cell powered trucks, a senior executive at the Detroit automaker said.

Ed Ludlow | Bloomberg News
October 21, 2020
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Fuel

Allison Gears Up for E-Axles

Allison Transmission Inc., widely known for its medium- and heavy-duty fully automatic transmissions, announced the launch of eGen Power, its series of zero-emission electric axles.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
October 21, 2020
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, Autonomous

Analysts View Traton, Navistar Deal as Win-Win

Navistar International Corp. is on the verge of becoming a subsidiary of German truck maker Traton SE, a step analysts said is a positive development for both companies.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
October 20, 2020
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

US Senate Committee Examines Freight Rail Operations

Freight and passenger rail executives are scheduled to appear before the Senate Commerce Committee on Oct. 21.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
October 20, 2020
Business, Technology, Perspective

Perspective: Leading in an Unprecedented Year

Last year, when I accepted my peers’ support to become the 75th chairman of American Trucking Associations, I had no idea what would be in store for me.

Randy Guillot | Chairman, American Trucking Associations
October 20, 2020