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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, For-Hire

Aerolane Seeks to Use Freighter Planes to Pull Cargo Gliders

Aerolane is testing a business plan to pull cargo gliders with small freighter planes.

Thomas Black | Bloomberg News
March 19, 2024
Business, Technology

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, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

New 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.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
March 18, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment

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.

Richard Clough | Bloomberg News
March 18, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, Logistics, TCA

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.

Adele Peters | Fast Company
March 18, 2024
Business, Technology, Logistics

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.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
March 15, 2024
Business, Technology

TrueTMS Introduces TrueLiquid Software for Tanker Fleets

Fleet technology startup TrueTMS has launched a transportation management system designed specifically for tanker fleets.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
March 15, 2024
Business, Technology

Pana-Pacific Offers Spartan Radar’s Hoplo Safety System

Component supplier Pana-Pacific has partnered with Spartan Radar to distribute the company’s radar-based Hoplo advanced collision warning system to commercial vehicle manufacturers.

March 15, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Logistics, Autonomous

Forterra, Kalmar Partner on Autonomous Terminal Tractors

Self-driving vehicle company Forterra and cargo-handling equipment manufacturer Kalmar have signed an agreement to jointly develop autonomous terminal tractors.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
March 15, 2024
Business, Technology, Fuel

AI Promises Faster Oil Drilling and More US Crude Supply

From a dark Houston control room, Rafael Guedes watched on a monitor as a robot took charge of a drilling rig in a North Dakota oil field, locking out the human operator.

David Wethe | Bloomberg News
March 15, 2024