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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, For-Hire

XPO Reports Revenue Increase Despite Tough Conditions

XPO posted an increase in revenue but a dip in profit during the third quarter amid a challenging freight environment, the company said Oct 30.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
October 30, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Autonomous, TCA

‘Autonomy Is the Future,’ Says California Gov. Newsom

In 30 years, California Gov. Gavin Newsom thinks we’ll wonder why we ever let human drivers on the road, he told reporters Oct. 29 after touring a Tesla car factory in Shanghai.

Sophia Bollag | San Francisco Chronicle
October 30, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment

Ford Pulls Profit Forecast on Strike Impact

Ford Motor Co. said it fell short of third-quarter earnings expectations, citing higher costs and lower quality, a day after it won labor peace through a tentative contract with the UAW.

Keith Naughton | Bloomberg News
October 27, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Autonomous

Cruise Grounds Robotaxi Fleet After California Suspension

Cruise has grounded its entire fleet just days after its license was suspended by California, in a setback for the company that has been laying the groundwork to expand to multiple cities.

Dana Hull and David Welch | Bloomberg News
October 27, 2023
Business, Technology, Private

Amazon Reports Q3 Revenue Gained 13% to $143.1 Billion

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy gave investors much of what they wanted: robust sales and profit growth along with a hint that the cloud division earnings machine is regaining momentum.

Matt Day | Bloomberg News
October 27, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel, Logistics

Ports Consider Digitization Strategies to Track Cargo

AURORA, Colo. — Ports and shippers are exploring ambitious port digitization and tracking system projects that allow stakeholders across the supply chain to track cargo in real time.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
October 26, 2023
Business, Technology, Safety, For-Hire

Estes Express IT System Fully Restored, COO Says

Estes Express Lines’ information technology systems are “completely restored” after a cyberattack earlier in October, according to Chief Operating Officer Webb Estes.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
October 26, 2023
Business, Technology, Logistics, TCA

Former Employees Looking to Buy Convoy, Report Says

Convoy, the Seattle-based freight startup that shut down last week, is being sold, according to a former Convoy employee familiar with the deal.

Paul Roberts | The Seattle Times
October 25, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

FBI Analyst Stresses Trucking Cybersecurity Importance

HOUSTON — An FBI cyberintelligence specialist stressed the importance of trucking cybersecurity to the health of the economy during an Oct. 23 presentation. 

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
October 25, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Honda Halts Plans With GM to Develop Smaller EVs

Honda Motor Co. is shelving plans to jointly develop affordable electric vehicles with General Motors Co. due to a changing business environment, CEO Toshihiro Mibe said.

Supriya Singh | Bloomberg News
October 25, 2023