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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

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.

Mari Yamaguchi | Associated Press
June 20, 2023
Government, Technology, Safety

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.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
June 19, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

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.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
June 16, 2023
Business, Technology, Fuel

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, 2023
Business, Technology, Fuel

Nikola 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.

Ed Ludlow | Bloomberg News
June 15, 2023
Business, Technology, Logistics, Private

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.

Matthew Barakat | Associated Press
June 15, 2023
Business, Technology, Fuel, Logistics

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.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
June 15, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel, TCA

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.

Zachary Hansen and Drew Kann | The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
June 13, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, TCA

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.

Charles E. Ramirez | The Detroit News
June 13, 2023
Government, Technology, Safety

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.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
June 12, 2023