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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

Some Long-Range EVs Now Cost Less Than Average New Car in US

The automotive industry has produced the first long-range EVs that are cheaper to buy than the average gas-powered car.

Tom Randall | Bloomberg News
June 7, 2024
Business, Technology, For-Hire

NFI Buys Transfix’s Freight Brokerage Operation

NFI acquired Transfix’s digital freight brokerage operation for an undisclosed sum, the carrier said June 5.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
June 6, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, For-Hire

ABF Freight Seeks to Boost Safety With Trailer Sensors

ABF Freight is ramping up its use of Drov Technologies’ AirBoxOne platform, which integrates truck and trailer sensors, Oklahoma City-based Drov said.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
June 6, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

Truckers Urged to Get Vocal on Regulatory Challenges

INDIANAPOLIS — Motor carriers are making strides in influencing the regulatory future of the industry, but must remain vocal to address challenges they face, according to TCA's David Heller.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
June 6, 2024
Business, Technology

ABB Considers Sale of Some Electric Mobility Assets

ABB Ltd. is considering selling part of its e-mobility business, which includes electric vehicle charging stations worldwide, including the U.S.

Dong Cao | Bloomberg News
June 6, 2024
Government, Business, Technology

EV Taxi Startup Revel to Lay Off Drivers for Gig Model

Revel Transit, the New York-based electric vehicle ride-hailing startup, plans to lay off its driver employees and operate a gig-work model more akin to rivals Uber and Lyft.

Natalie Lung | Bloomberg News
June 6, 2024
Business, Technology, Fuel

Air Products Plans Calif. Hydrogen Truck Refueling Network

Industrial gas giant Air Products plans to build a network of commercial-scale, multimodal hydrogen refueling stations stretching from Northern California to Southern California.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
June 5, 2024
Business, Technology, Fuel

Truck OEMs’ Battery Cell Group Hires Ford Exec Kearns as CEO

Kel Kearns is slated to be the CEO at the commercial vehicle battery cell manufacturing joint venture set up by Accelera by Cummins, Daimler Trucks & Buses U.S. Holding and Paccar Inc.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
June 5, 2024
Government, Business, Technology

Senators Promote AI Education

Senior senators on the freight transportation committee are promoting artificial intelligence education to improve supply chain industries’ adoption of the technology.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
June 5, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment

ZF Appoints Ramiro Gutierrez as Head of North American Unit

Ramiro Gutierrez is to become the top executive in North America at component manufacturer ZF, the company said June 4.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
June 5, 2024