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.
Electrifying Trucking: $1 Trillion Needed for Infrastructure
The trucking industry transitioning to full electrification would require nearly $1 trillion in infrastructure investments, a new study revealed March 19.
EDI for Trucking: Everything You Need to Know
Discover the transformative power of EDI for Trucking with Truckbase. Learn how seamless EDI integrations enhance data accuracy, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction for asset-based carriers.
Demand for Electric Power Takeoff Systems Is Growing
The power takeoff unit, a staple of thousands of vocational work trucks across dozens of industries, is on the verge of a makeover, as more operators are finding benefits in electric systems.
Struggling Battery Factory Is Behind GM’s EV Problems
General Motors Co. is racing to fix problems in its electric vehicle business to make good on promises CEO Mary Barra made five years ago. It still has a long way to go.
Aerolane Seeks to Use Freighter Planes to Pull Cargo Gliders
Aerolane is testing a business plan to pull cargo gliders with small freighter planes.
60 Seconds: Biden Administration Unveils EV Freight Charging Plan
A blueprint for establishing electric vehicle charging infrastructure for commercial trucks was recently announced by a multi-agency initiative.
March 18, 2024New York Offers $16 Million in Hydrogen Grants
New York has launched two grant programs totaling $16 million to pay for developing, testing and trial runs of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles and industrial hydrogen energy projects.
Fisker Stops Production for Six Weeks
Fisker Inc. is pausing production for the next six weeks as the electric vehicle maker looks to rein in inventory and avoid possibly having to file for bankruptcy.
Hight Logistics to Use EVs for Micromobility Company Lime
When the next shipment of Lime electric bikes or scooters arrives at the Port of Los Angeles this month, it will be delivered to a distribution center on an electric truck.
PortPro Launches TMS for Drayage Carriers and Brokers
PortPro, a provider of transportation management software designed specifically for the drayage industry, has launched two new TMS products for drayage trucking companies with brokerage operations.
TrueTMS Introduces TrueLiquid Software for Tanker Fleets
Fleet technology startup TrueTMS has launched a transportation management system designed specifically for tanker fleets.