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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, For-Hire

Estes: Many Core IT Systems Operational Again After Attack

Estes Express Lines on Oct. 6 said a large share of its core IT infrastructure systems were once again operational following a cyberattack earlier in the week.

October 6, 2023
Business, Technology

Carrier Global Launches Supply Chain Disruption Risk Tool

Carrier Global Corp. on Oct. 4 began offering a software-as-a-service solution known as Lynx Logix that helps predict and address supply chain disruptions, it said.

October 6, 2023
Business, Technology

FleetDrive 360 Hires Michael Nalepka as CEO

FleetDrive 360 appointed Michael Nalepka as CEO on Oct. 5, the cloud-based driver qualifications and compliance specialist said.

October 6, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

TMCSuperTech Casts Spotlight on Countrys Top Technicians

Competition brings out the best in us whether its play, sport or work, and there arent many times when two or more of those occasions merge.

October 6, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Logistics

Freight Industry Confronts Climate Change

The North American Council for Freight Efficiency coined the term Messy Middle. It refers to the fact that there is more than one way to attack the problem of climate change.

October 6, 2023
Business, Technology, Fuel

Whats Next for Alternative Fuels?

What will be the next step in the investments of alternative fuels and electric vehicles for fleets? The guests in our latest Transport Topics Magazine Event Series, SPARK, offer insight.

October 6, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Carriers Face Growing Cybersecurity Challenges

Increasing vehicle connectivity and automation is making cybersecurity an increasingly important subject for fleet maintenance executives and managers.

October 6, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, For-Hire

Fleets Turn to Military Veterans to Fill Technician Roles

Investing in veterans to fulfill the much-needed job duties of commercial technicians has been a concentrated goal for some fleets.

October 6, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment

Eligible EV Buyers Will Get Tax Credits Immediately in 2024

DETROIT Starting next year, people who want to buy a new or used electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle will be able to get U.S. government income tax credits at the time of purchase.

October 6, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Autonomous

Tesla Cuts Model 3, Y Prices in US

Tesla Inc. cut prices on its top-selling models in the U.S. again, days after its third-quarter deliveries missed estimates.

October 6, 2023