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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, Safety, For-Hire

Cyberattack Hits Estes Express Lines’ IT Systems

Estes Express Lines on Oct. 3 confirmed that its IT systems were the target of an ongoing cyberattack, but said its trucks were still moving freight.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
October 3, 2023
Business, Technology, Logistics

UPS Buys MNX Global to Bolster Health Care Options

UPS Inc. will acquire MNX Global Logistics for an undisclosed sum, the parcel delivery company said Sept. 28. The deal is expected to close by the end of the year.

October 3, 2023
Business, Technology, Safety, Logistics

Trucker Path Launches Single-Trip Spot Insurance

Trucker Path is now providing all-risk spot cargo insurance coverage as single-trip policies and per-load pricing, the trucking technology company announced Sept. 27.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
October 2, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment

Randall Reflects on Mack MD’s Market Entry

ELKHART LAKE, Wis. — Mack Trucks North America overcame years of upheaval after its reentry into the medium-duty market mere weeks before the coronavirus pandemic, company President Jonathan Randall reflected.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
October 2, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Autonomous

Tesla Q3 Sales Rise 27% but Fall Short of Estimates

Tesla’s summertime deliveries of electric vehicles surged 27% from last year but still fell below analyst projections as Elon Musk’s car company navigated through softening customer demand as well as factory upgrades.

October 2, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment

Rivian’s Forecast Falls Short

Rivian Automotive disappointed investors by maintaining its full-year guidance even as production and deliveries in the third quarter exceeded Wall Street expectations.

Ed Ludlow | Bloomberg News
October 2, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment

Mack Showcases Medium-Duty Trucks With Driving Event

SHEBOYGAN, Wis. — Mack Trucks showcased its medium-duty offerings Sept. 26 by inviting reporters to test drive three different trucks.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
October 2, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Logistics, Autonomous, Private

Amazon to Open Pair of Facilities in Virginia Beach

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has announced Amazon will build a multistory robotics fulfillment center and “last mile” delivery station in Virginia Beach.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
September 29, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Nikola Celebrates Entry Into HFCEV Market

COOLIDGE, Ariz. — Nikola celebrated the commercial launch of its hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles with 900 of its customers, suppliers and supporters at its manufacturing facility Sept. 28.

Mindy Long | Special to Transport Topics
September 29, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Daimler Fuel Cell Truck Completes Long-Distance Run

BERLIN — Daimler Truck demonstrated the potential for a fuel cell-powered truck by completing an approximately 650-mile run with its Mercedes-Benz GenH2 cabover model in its native Germany.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
September 28, 2023