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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, Autonomous

Autonomous-Driving Startup Pony.ai Takes on Last-Mile Delivery

With autonomous-vehicle companies parked by COVID-19, Pony .ai has teamed up with Los Angeles-based e-commerce site Yamibuy to deliver packages and groceries in the city of Irvine, Calif.

Edward Ludlow | Bloomberg News
April 17, 2020
Business, Technology, Equipment, Top 50, Top 100

J.B. Hunt Reports Mixed Results for Q1

Truckload carrier J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. reported lower first-quarter net income on increased operating revenue on April 14.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
April 16, 2020
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

Fuel Cell Experts Argue for Cleaner Commercial Trucks

The trucking industry needs to continue adopting electric technologies such as fuel cells in order to combat pollution, experts said April 14.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
April 16, 2020
Business, Technology

Electric Vehicles Buoyed by Backlog — and Fresh Air

As COVID-19 crunches car sales globally, a backlog of orders has helped electric vehicles maintain momentum in much of the world — better than gas-powered cars and trucks.

Kyle Stock | Bloomberg News
April 16, 2020
Business, Technology

Goldman Sachs: Buy Tesla and Stocks With Electric-Car Exposure

The significant pullback in U.S. auto stocks creates an opportunity for investors to own long-term growth names including Tesla Inc. and other companies exposed to electric vehicles, Goldman Sachs said.

Esha Dey | Bloomberg News
April 15, 2020
Business, Technology, Equipment

Medium-Duty Sales Lose Ground in March

U.S. retail sales of medium-duty trucks overall dropped nearly 20% in March as only Class 7 posted a gain compared with a year earlier, WardsAuto .com reported.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
April 14, 2020
Business, Technology, Autonomous

Renault to Close Main China Business, Will Focus on Electrics

BEIJING — Renault SA said April 14 it will shut down its main China business and focus on electric and commercial vehicles.

April 14, 2020
Business, Technology, Equipment, TCA

Goodyear Offers ‘Zero Contact’ Customer Service, Announces Convoy Collaboration

People who go to a Goodyear Auto Service store for such things as an oil change or new tires have a new “zero contact” option that limits face-to-face interactions during the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak.

Jim Mackinnon | Akron Beacon Journal
April 14, 2020
Business, Technology, Autonomous

Tesla Headed for More Than 50% Rally in Just Seven Sessions

Tesla Inc. is headed for its seventh straight session of gains after Credit Suisse upgraded the electric-car company whose stock has been on a tear since its first-quarter delivery report.

Esha Dey | Bloomberg News
April 14, 2020
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

Truckers Exempt From Utah Traveler Declaration Form

Truck drivers and other travelers representing certain industries have been exempted from Utah Gov. Gary Herbert’s recent executive order requiring people entering the state to complete a travel declaration form.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
April 13, 2020