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.
NHTSA Reports ADS, ADAS 12-Month Crash Data
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, for the first time, collected and analyzed data on crashes involving vehicles using SAE Level 2 advanced driver assistance systems, and separately, SAE Levels 3-5 automated driving systems.
Biden Calls for Three-Month Suspension of Gas, Diesel Taxes
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on June 22 called on Congress to suspend federal gasoline and diesel taxes for three months — an election-year move meant to ease financial pressures that was greeted with doubts by many lawmakers.
Nikola Asks Shareholders to Approve Big Jump in Outstanding Shares
Truck maker Nikola Corp. is hoping to gain shareholder approval at its annual meeting for the company’s proposal to increase the number of shares outstanding and thus raise more money by selling equity.
FedEx, FourKites Announce Partnership to Improve Supply Chain
FedEx Corp. and supply chain solutions provider FourKites on June 22 announced an alliance to offer customers new, real-time data and information.
Sen. Joe Manchin Says EV Tax Credit Bonus Is Gone From Spending Bill
Senate Democrats have scrapped a $4,500 bonus tax credit for electric vehicles made with domestic union labor that was opposed by Sen. Joe Manchin as they seek to wrap up negotiations on a spending deal.
June 22, 2022Electric Trucks Get Boost From Multi-Megawatt Charging Stations
Broad adoption of heavy-duty electric trucks is looking closer than ever with manufacturers releasing new big rigs and the announcement that multi-megawatt charging is coming in 2024.
DOE Selects Four Winners in Hydrogen Contest
The U.S. Department of Energy announced the winners of a competition aimed at graduate students and awarded cash prizes to four teams that separately developed new tools that characterized business cases for hydrogen in “user-defined scenarios.”
US House Transportation Panel Passes FEMA Bill
The House transportation panel recently approved legislation meant to facilitate access to federal disaster assistance.
FAA Approves Zipline’s Drone-Delivery Service as Air Carrier
Zipline International Inc., a drone-delivery company that has made thousands of medical drops in Africa, was approved by U.S. regulators to operate as a small air carrier.
June 21, 2022How Trucking’s Adoption of Telematics Has Forever Changed Fleet Management
New developments in fleet monitoring and telecommunications during the past few decades have significantly altered how fleets track and manage their drivers and mobile assets.