Technology
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.
Tesla to Build Factory in Germany After Subsidies Announced
BERLIN — Germany on Nov. 13 hailed Tesla’s decision to build its first European factory in the country, days after the government said it would boost subsidies for buyers of electric cars.
November 13, 2019Al Gore’s Fund Leads $400 Million Deal With Convoy
In the four years since it was founded, Convoy Inc. has assembled a lineup of big-name investors that includes Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos and Marc Benioff. It’s adding one more to the list: Al Gore.
World Thirst for Oil Keeps Growing, With SUVs a Key Culprit
PARIS — The world’s thirst for oil will continue to grow until the 2030s, with climate-damaging emissions climbing until at least 2040 — and consumers’ insatiable appetite for SUVs is a big reason why.
Pemex Faces Payment Problems After Cyberattack Shut Down System
A ransomware attack that hit Mexico’s Petroleos Mexicanos is disrupting the company’s billing systems, according to people familiar with the situation.
Nauto Unveils AI-Powered Driver-Behavior Learning Platform
Fleet-safety technology company Nauto on Nov. 6 unveiled its first and only in-vehicle, artificial intelligence-powered Driver Behavior Learning Platform, according to a news release.
November 12, 2019PowerFleet Revenue Jumps 26% in Q3
PowerFleet Inc. reported revenue increased to $16.9 million, a 26% jump from $13.4 million in the third quarter of 2018. The revenue was a record for any quarter, the technology company said.
November 12, 2019Roadrunner Freight Partners With MyCarrierTMS
Roadrunner Freight, a business unit of Roadrunner Transportation Systems Inc., has partnered with MyCarrierTMS to offer customers a free transportation management system, according to a news release from both companies.
November 12, 2019Truck Delivery App Wins Saudi Funds to Expand in Middle East
Trukker, a digital marketplace for land freight based in the United Arab Emirates, has raised one of the largest initial rounds of capital for a startup in the region.
Natural Gas Trucks Expand in Southern California Ports
Clean Energy Fuels is supplying 100 trucks from Southern California port trucking companies with its Redeem renewable natural gas.
November 8, 2019Drivewyze Expands PreClear in Oregon
Drivewyze announced truck fleets and operators using its PreClear weigh station bypass service now will receive bypasses at 10 locations in Oregon.
November 8, 2019