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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, Autonomous

Magna to Buy Veoneer Driver-Assistance Unit for $1.5 Billion

Magna International Inc. has agreed to buy a driver-assistance unit from SSW Partners for about $1.5 billion following a drawn-out battle to control previous parent Veoneer Inc.

December 20, 2022
Business, Technology, Fuel

Clean Energy, Amazon Expand RNG Fueling Locations

Clean Energy Fuels Corp. announced the opening of a renewable natural gas fueling station that will provide an anticipated 1.4 million gallons of the clean fuel annually for Amazon .com Inc. and other truck fleets in the greater Chicago area.

December 20, 2022
Business, Technology, Safety

Werner Enterprises Selects Samsara for Cloud-Based Operations

Werner Enterprises has selected a cloud-based fleet management platform from Samsara Inc. to help manage its operations, the companies announced Dec. 15.

December 19, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Pressure Systems International Announces Organizational Appointments

Pressure Systems International announced Dec. 13 it has appointed James Sharkey president, overseeing domestic and international operations.

December 16, 2022
Business, Technology, Logistics

Trucker Path Increases Load Availability With Transport Pro Partnership

Trucker Path will allow brokers using Transport Pro to post loads on its platform as part of an integration, the companies announced Dec. 13.

December 16, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

Mack Adds Order for LR Electric Refuse Truck

Mack Trucks announced the city of Cambridge, Mass., has ordered two Mack LR Electric models to help move toward its goal of having a fully electric fleet. The Mack LR electric vehicles will be the first Class 8 electric trucks in the refuse collection fleet in the city across the Charles River from Boston.

December 16, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Fuel, Logistics

Regulatory Victories Mark 2022, but New Challenges Lie Ahead

As the nation began easing its way out of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2022, activity on closely watched initiatives related to the trucking workforce heated up, while efforts to advance new laws for trucking fleets kept stakeholders engaged.

December 16, 2022
Business, Technology

Renault Empowers CEO de Meo as Nissan Talks Drag On

Renault SA’s board named CEO Luca de Meo as a director and reappointed Chairman Jean-Dominique Senard for another four-year term, a sign of support for their plan to reshape the partnership with Nissan Motor Co.

December 16, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Autonomous

NHTSA to Investigate GM’s Cruise Robotaxi for Braking Issues

U.S. safety regulators are investigating reports that autonomous robotaxis run by General Motors’ Cruise can stop too quickly or unexpectedly quit moving, potentially stranding passengers.

December 16, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment

Equipment Trends in 2022 Find Room for Surprises

For the first 10 months in 2022, the supply chain still posed difficulties for manufacturers of new trucks and trailers. 

December 16, 2022