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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.

Business, Technology, Safety

PrePass Safety Alliance Acquires Technology Company CVO

PrePass Safety Alliance has acquired CVO Holding Co., the Phoenix-based nonprofit announced July 12.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
July 12, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Rivian Plans Hundreds of Job Cuts Following Surge in Staffing

Rivian Automotive Inc. is planning hundreds of layoffs to trim its workforce in areas where the electric vehicle maker has grown too quickly, according to people familiar with the matter.

Ed Ludlow | Bloomberg News
July 12, 2022
Business, Technology, Fuel, Autonomous

Walmart Orders 4,500 Canoo Electric Vans

Canoo Inc. shares doubled in value after the struggling electric vehicle startup won an order for 4,500 vans from Walmart Inc.

Sean O'Kane | Bloomberg News
July 12, 2022
Business, Technology, Logistics, Private

Amazon Prime Day Comes Amid Slowdown in Online Sales Growth

Amazon is heading into its annual Prime Day sales event today much differently from how it entered the pandemic.

Haleluya Hadero | Associated Press
July 12, 2022
Business, Technology, Logistics

Freight Market Volatility Highlights Importance of Broker-Carrier Relationships

The freight market volatility of the past few years has created an even greater need for carriers and brokers to strengthen their business relationships, especially as uncertainty and supply chain disruptions persist.

Mindy Long | Special to Transport Topics
July 12, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Daimler, Traton, Volvo Get Final Approval for Charging JV

Truck makers Volvo Group, Daimler Truck and Traton Group announced their joint venture, launched in December 2021 to develop charging infrastructure in Europe, gained the final necessary regulatory approvals.

July 11, 2022
Business, Technology

Elon Musk Says He’s Terminating Twitter Deal

Tesla CEO Elon Musk said he’s terminating his $44 billion agreement to acquire Twitter Inc. and take it private, triggering a legal fight with the company.

Kurt Wagner and Sarah Frier | Bloomberg News
July 8, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment

Rivian Electric Vehicles Attract Eyes in Sun Valley

Apple Inc.’s Tim Cook was spotted in downtown Sun Valley July 7 taking a ride in a Rivian Automotive Inc. battery-electric pickup.

Ed Ludlow | Bloomberg News
July 8, 2022
Business, Technology, Fuel

Volvo Quits Europe Car Lobby Group Over EV Stance

Volvo Cars AB is withdrawing from Europe’s car lobby, the second major automaker to do so in the past month, as the industry fractures over the transition to electric vehicles.

July 8, 2022
Government, Business, Technology

Congress Eyes Semiconductor Bill, Nominations This Summer

Before the August recess, congressional leaders intend to finalize supply chain-centric legislation as senators prepare to vote on nominees for senior roles at the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
July 7, 2022