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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.

Government, Business, Technology, Logistics, Autonomous, Private

Walmart, Alphabet to Test Wider Drone Deliveries

Walmart Inc. is planning its longest drone deliveries yet by teaming up with Alphabet Inc.’s Wing unit at two Dallas-area stores.  

Brendan Case | Bloomberg News
August 24, 2023
Government, Business, Technology

Uber Raises Minimum Age for Most California Drivers to 25

SAN FRANCISCO — Uber raised the minimum age requirement for most of its new drivers in California to 25  under rules the company said are necessary because of the rising costs of auto insurance.

August 24, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous, TCA

Cruise Could Bring Robotaxis to Raleigh

Cruise, the taxi company that uses self-driving cars, is preparing to come to Raleigh and may be interested in Durham, N.C., as well.

Richard Stradling | The News & Observer (Raleigh, N.C.)
August 24, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Volvo Offers Fleets a Leg Up on Charging Infrastructure

Volvo Trucks North America launched a program Aug. 22 it believes will smooth fleet owners’ road to the installation of electric truck charging infrastructure.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
August 22, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment

Top Democrats, White House Celebrate CHIPS Act Anniversary

A 2022 law key to the Biden White House’s “Build Back Better” economic agenda is helping with freight supply chain connectivity, senior congressional Democrats said recently.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
August 22, 2023
Business, Technology, Logistics

Uber Freight Partners With Redkik on Cargo Insurance

Uber Freight is partnering with the insurance software company Redkik as part of a strategic collaboration to revolutionize per-load cargo insurance, the companies announced Aug. 17.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
August 21, 2023
Business, Technology

Ron Storn Joins Leadership Team at Truckstop

Ron Storn has been appointed as the new chief people and culture officer at Idaho-based Truckstop to help shape and advance its employees’ organizational capabilities.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
August 21, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment

Nikola Lowers 2023 Delivery Target

Nikola Corp. fell in early trading after the maker of electric big rigs warned it may not reach its full-year delivery target as it grapples with fallout from recent battery incidents.

Richard Clough | Bloomberg News
August 21, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Autonomous

Cruise to Cut San Francisco Fleet in Half After Crashes

General Motors’ Cruise autonomous vehicle unit has agreed to cut its fleet of San Francisco robotaxis in half as authorities investigate two recent crashes in the city.

August 19, 2023
Business, Technology, Autonomous

San Francisco Tests Out Driverless EV Shuttle

San Francisco has launched an autonomous shuttle service less than a week after California regulators approved the expansion of robotaxis despite traffic and safety concerns.

Terry Chea | Associated Press
August 18, 2023