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.
Ocean Spray Partners With Uber Freight to Help Streamline Its Supply Chain
Ocean Spray, best known for its fruit juices, snacks and cranberry sauce to accompany Thanksgiving turkeys, has taken a new approach to transporting those products to market.
Walmart, Tesla Pause in Legal Fight Over Fiery Solar Panels
NEW YORK — Walmart said Aug. 23 that it is working on a resolution with Tesla after the retail giant sued the electric car company’s energy division for installing rooftop solar panels that caught fire.
August 23, 2019China Hits US With Higher Tariffs on Soybeans, Cars, Oil
China announced plans to impose additional tariffs on $75 billion of American goods including soybeans, automobiles and oil — retaliation for President Donald Trump’s latest planned levies on Chinese imports that sent U.S. stock futures tumbling.
August 23, 2019DTNA Cites Increase in Active Safety Adoption
YOUNTVILLE, Calif. — Executives at Daimler Trucks North America cited an increase in customer take rates for active safety technology and provided updates on the manufacturer’s initiatives to enhance maintenance and customer service during a press event here Aug. 20.
Wisconsin Utility Offers Cash for Electric Vehicle Drivers Who Join Lyft
MADISON, Wis. — Madison Gas & Electric is partnering with Lyft to promote the use of electric vehicles.
VW Denies Report CEO Is Interested in Buying Stake in Tesla
Volkswagen AG denied a report that its chief executive officer would be interested in buying a stake in Tesla Inc., calling it unfounded speculation.
First Electric Freightliner eCascadia Models Enter Freight Operations at NFI, Penske
YOUNTVILLE, Calif. — Daimler Trucks North America has handed over its first two battery-electric Freightliner eCascadia models to NFI and Penske Truck Leasing for use in their daily freight operations.
Transfix Teams With BAMFi to Speed Money to Carriers
Transfix, a digital freight marketplace, announced Aug. 19 the latest expansion to its product suite: the Transfix Factoring Program powered by BAMFi, designed to unlock money for carriers upfront.
August 22, 2019FMCSA Releases Payment Options for Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has released query plans, including pricing options, for trucking companies seeking to use the agency’s Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.
With New Funding, Startup PlusAI Set to Unveil Level 2 Driverless Vehicles
Sequoia Capital-backed PlusAI Inc. is close to raising about $200 million in new funds at a valuation of more than $1 billion to bankroll its development in autonomous trucks, according to people familiar with the matter.