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.
Dana Acquires e-Powertrain Integrator Nordresa
Dana Inc. announced it completed the acquisition of Nordresa Motors Inc., which designs and integrates electric systems for commercial vehicles.
August 26, 2019Nikola Receives $1.7 Million Research Grant From DOE
Nikola Motor Co. announced it has been awarded a $1.7 million grant by the U.S. Department of Energy to advance research into fuel cell membrane electrode assembly.
August 26, 2019Traffic Getting Worse Amid Good Economy, Report Finds
Traffic across the country continues to worsen as the economy remains strong, according to the Texas A&M Transportation Institute’s recently released 2019 Urban Mobility Report.
Chinese Driverless Startup Pony.ai Strikes Pact With Toyota
Chinese autonomous-driving company Pony.ai struck a partnership with Toyota Motor Corp., a boon for the startup seeking to take on U.S. rivals such as Alphabet Inc.’s Waymo.
August 26, 2019PrePass Expands to Include Canadian Province
PrePass, a truck weigh station bypass platform with more than 620,000 trucks enrolled, has expanded into Canada.
August 26, 2019Deliveright Logistics Expands Service to West Coast, South
Deliveright Logistics, a final-mile delivery network for heavy goods, announced on Aug. 20 service has expanded to the West Coast, Alabama, Arkansas, Mississippi, Tennessee and northern Florida.
August 26, 2019123Loadboard Launches New App Version
123Loadboard, a freight-matching technology company, launched its next-generation version of its loadboard mobile app, the company said in an Aug. 20 news release.
August 26, 2019Amazon Joins Walmart in Blaming Tesla Solar Panels for Fires
Amazon.com said a June 2018 blaze on the roof of one of its warehouses in Redlands, Calif., involved a solar system that Tesla’s SolarCity division installed.
Descartes Acquires BestTransport.com
Descartes Systems Group announced it acquired BestTransport.com Inc., a cloud-based transportation management system provider focused on flatbed-intensive manufacturers and distributors. It was the company’s fourth acquisition this year.
Retailers, Private Fleets Expand Delivery Options to Keep Pace With E-Commerce Demand
The inexorable growth of e-commerce and rising consumer expectations are quickly elevating the cost and complexity of final-mile delivery.