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.
Buttigieg Promotes ‘Green Corridors’ for Ocean Shipping
YOKOHAMA, Japan — An American push to establish “green shipping corridors” is key to reducing carbon emissions from the shipping industry, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said.
Connecticut Combats Wrong-Way Driving
High-tech countermeasures against Connecticut’s burgeoning 550% jump in wrong-way crashes will result from a law Gov. Ned Lamont enacted to install new alert systems.
Grid Planning Must Accommodate Electric Trucks
Electrification of longhaul trucking in the U.S., and globally, will require power-grid operators and regulators to change their planning processes.
Relay Inks Digital Fuel Payment Deal With Pilot
Relay Payments’ digitized diesel payment platform is set to be available at Pilot Co.’s more than 800 truck stops, the companies said June 14.
June 16, 2023Nikola Needs New Leadership, Says Trevor Milton
Nikola Corp. founder Trevor Milton called for leadership change at the electric truck maker and urged shareholders to vote against upcoming company-backed proposals.
Amazon Debuts ‘HQ2’ Complex in Virginia
ARLINGTON, Va. — Amazon unveiled its new headquarters complex in Virginia June 15, a pair of gleaming amenity-packed towers that leaders hope will persuade employees to return to the office.
Intermodal Players Lead on ESG Scores
Trucking and logistics companies with a focus on intermodal operations have been leading on environmental, social and corporate governance scoring in the transportation space.
Trump Hints He Would Pull Plug on EV Tax Credits, Incentives
While Georgia sits at the center of a surge in electric vehicle manufacturing, former President Donald Trump took aim at the state’s fastest-growing industry in a speech there.
EVs Lose Range When Carrying Added Weight, AAA Test Shows
Electric vehicles lose a significant amount of range when loaded with heavy cargo, according to a new AAA study released June 13.
Missouri CDL Holders Have Electronic Options
Missouri commercial driver license holders now can submit their self-certifications and updated medical examiner certificates electronically via email or fax.