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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

Meeting Enterprise Demands At The Speed of 5G

Program Airs: December 14, 2 p.m. ET As a business leader, are you looking for ways to improve speed to market and foster innovation to gain a competitive edge? Are you seeking to improve employee engagement, elevate customer experiences, and streamline operations? Join us to explore the unique advantages America’s largest and fastest 5G network provides. With special guests Margot Lopez, founder of Lopez Research and Steve Crowley, Director of Solutions Engineering at T-Mobile.

December 14, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Autonomous

Cruise Lays Off 900, Multiple Executives as Fallout Worsens

Cruise LLC, the autonomous vehicle unit owned by General Motors Co., is cutting 24% of its workforce, extending a sweeping overhaul of the business after dismissing nine top executives.

December 14, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment

Rush Enterprises Boss Anticipates Truck Sales Slowdown

SAN ANTONIO — Rush Enterprises CEO W.M. “Rusty” Rush anticipates a slowdown in truck sales next year, with the industry steadily catching up on its backlog of orders.

December 14, 2023
Business, Technology

BMW Expects EV Sales to Keep Growing but at a Slower Pace

BMW AG remains bullish on battery-powered electric vehicles in the U.S., even though it’s expecting the sector’s market share gains to slow.

December 14, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment

Michael French Named Grand Champion in Technician Event

SAN ANTONIO — Rush Enterprises technician Michael French was named grand champion by his company during a vehicle maintenance competition Dec. 12.

December 13, 2023
Government, Business, Technology

Maine Considering California-Esque EV Sales Incentives

Maine environmental regulators will decide next week whether the state should join others in adopting California-style regulations to limit the sale of new gas-powered vehicles.

December 13, 2023
Government, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

Tesla Recalls Most Cars Sold in US for Monitoring Defect

Tesla is recalling nearly all vehicles sold in the U.S., more than 2 million, to update software and fix a defective system meant to ensure drivers are paying attention when using Autopilot.

December 13, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment

Whiting to Make Lightweight Doors for Green Delivery Trucks

New York state economic development incentives helped persuade Whiting Door Manufacturing Corp. to invest $4 million to expand its Akron facility. 

December 13, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

2022 Rush Technician Rodeo Winner Returns to Competition

SAN ANTONIO — Rush Enterprises technician Paul Crawford advanced to the final round in the company’s annual technician challenge, hoping to defend his grand champion title.

December 12, 2023
Government, Technology, Safety

NHTSA to Set Standard for Impaired Driving Prevention Tech

U.S. auto safety regulators say they have taken the first step toward requiring devices in vehicles that prevent drunken or impaired driving.

December 12, 2023