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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, Equipment

Tesla Sales Fall Way Short of Estimates

Tesla Inc. suffered its first year-over-year sales drop since the early days of the COVID pandemic.

Dana Hull | Bloomberg News
April 2, 2024

Truckbase Business Overview, Features, Reviews 2024

Truckbase has emerged as the next-generation truck dispatch software leader with its suite of easy-to-use tools for truckload carriers.

Business, Technology

What's That? Transportation Management Systems (TMS)

A transportation management system or TMS is a logistics platform that uses technology to help trucking businesses plan, execute, and optimize the physical movement of goods, both incoming and outgoing.

April 1, 2024
Technology, Autonomous

What's That? Autonomous Trucks

As one of the most anticipated innovations in the logistics industry, autonomous trucks promise to reshape our highways, enhance efficiency, and redefine the global supply chain. But how do they work, and what makes them so pivotal?

April 1, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

2024 State Truck Driving Championships Schedule

Here's a week-by-week look at the 2024 state truck driving championships, with date and location, and a link to results when the state association makes them available. 

March 31, 2024
Business, Technology, Logistics, Autonomous

DroneUp Debuts Drop-Off, Pickup System to Kiosks

Virginia Beach, Va., drone services company DroneUp is expanding beyond the skies to build out its delivery ecosystem with a kiosk package pickup and drop-off system.

Trevor Metcalfe | The Virginian-Pilot
March 29, 2024
Business, Technology, Fuel, Logistics

Greenlane Announces First Commercial EV Charging Corridor

Greenlane is planning to develop its first commercial electric vehicle charging corridor along Interstate 15 in Southern California, the industry joint venture announced March 27.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
March 29, 2024
Business, Technology

Balancing Out the Future

Choosing an energy provider is one of many pressing issues facing the trucking industry as it looks to an EV future. 

Michael Freeze | Features Editor
March 29, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, For-Hire

Work Continues on Establishing PC-12 Oil Category

PC-12 will replace the current API CK-4 and FA-4 engine oils, but there are still hurdles ahead of the finish line.

Michael Freeze | Features Editor
March 29, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment

Volvo’s 2024 VNL: Surprising Electrical, Mechanical Changes

There’s a synergy among driver comfort, simplicity of maintenance, better fuel economy and fleet operating ratio. Several significant changes in these areas are seen in Volvo’s 2024 VNL.

John Baxter | Special to Transport Topics
March 29, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment

Fleet Concerns Remain Dynamic for 2024, TMC Data Says

The things that keep fleet managers up at night continued to shift through the end of 2023, according to a recent survey conducted by ATA's Technology & Maintenance Council.

Robert Braswell | Executive Director, Technology & Maintenance Council
March 29, 2024