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.
Truckstop.com Acquires D&S Factors
Load board operator Truckstop.com continues its quest to offer a broader range of business services with the acquisition of D&S Factors, a company based in Fruitland, Idaho, that provides accounts receivable financing to freight brokers and motor carriers.
FRA Awards $203 Million for Positive Train Control Installation
The Federal Railroad Administration recently awarded more than $200 million to support 28 projects that aim to deploy positive train control systems in 15 states.
Toyota Invests $500 Million in Uber
Toyota Motor Corp. is expanding an alliance with Uber Technologies Inc. through a new investment and a plan to get self-driving cars on the road, a person familiar with the matter said.
Rugged Ram Truck Has a Secret Inside: A Small Electric Motor
“Mild” is not a word that usually is associated with brawny pickups. But Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV is betting it can sell more Ram 1500s by turning its famous V-8 Hemi engine into a mild hybrid, and clean up its industry-worst emissions record in the process
Nissan Launches China-Focused Electric Car
GUANGZHOU, China — Nissan’s first electric sedan designed for China began production Aug. 27 at the start of a wave of dozens of planned lower-cost electrics being created by global automakers for their biggest market.
August 27, 2018New Mexico Committed to Reversing Trend of Workplace Fatalities
In 2016, the most recent year for which comprehensive data is available nationally, 41 individuals were killed in work-related incidents in New Mexico.
Nel Expands Plant to Make Electrolyzers for Nikola
Nel ASA has begun construction of what it says is the world’s largest electrolyzer manufacturing plant, fully automated and able to deliver electrolyzers at a game-changing cost.
August 24, 2018Kenworth Celebrates Plant Anniversary, Offers Near-Zero Natural Gas Engine
Kenworth Truck Co. announced a major milestone at its Renton, Wash., truck plant, and the availability of the Cummins Westport ISX12N Near Zero natural gas engine in certain models.
August 24, 2018Stoneridge Fills New Chief Technology Officer Post
Commercial vehicle supplier Stoneridge Inc. appointed Laurent Borne chief technology officer, a newly created position.
August 24, 2018Volkswagen Reportedly Tried to Buy Self-Driving Car Startup Aurora
Volkswagen apparently wants to be more than just friends with Aurora Innovation, a self-driving car company testing autonomous vehicles in Pittsburgh.