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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, Logistics

Ascend Acquires Fuchs Trucking

Logistics services provider Ascend announced it acquired Fuchs Trucking, based in Sauk City, Wis., a move intended to deepen Ascend’s footprint in the upper Midwest.

November 7, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, TCA

Texas-Based Holt Truck Centers Pursues Electric Trucks Alongside Nikola

Last summer, Holt Truck Centers signed a deal to become the certified dealer of Phoenix-based Nikola Corp.’s trucks in Texas.

November 4, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment

CVG Reports Modest Results in Third Quarter

Diversified commercial vehicle supplier Commercial Vehicle Group reported a decline in net income in the third quarter as revenue rose slightly.

November 4, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Chinese EV Startup Monitors Drivers’ Vital Signs

A new Chinese electric vehicle startup, BeyonCa, is touting its ability to monitor drivers’ health for serious incidents like a heart attack to help stand out in an increasingly crowded market.

November 4, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment

Cummins Reports Strong Q3 Results; Meritor Now Part of Company

Cummins Inc. reported lower net income and higher revenue in the third quarter as business in North America was strong and its growth strategy added costs.

November 3, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment

Nikola Posts Earnings Beat, Skips Electric Truck Update

Nikola Corp. posted quarterly sales above expectations as production of its battery-electric trucks ramped up, but didn’t provide updated guidance on its previous goal of delivering at least 300 trucks this year.

November 3, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Autonomous

Self-Driving Veteran Jur van den Berg Joins Waabi

Autonomous truck developer Waabi has expanded its leadership team by hiring self-driving vehicle technologist Jur van den Berg as its principal software engineer.

November 3, 2022
Business, Technology, Fuel

TravelCenters of America Prospers in Q3

TravelCenters of America Inc. reported net income and revenue rose in the third quarter as it delivered slightly more diesel and less gasoline, and achieved a 24.9% increase in fuel gross margin.

November 2, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment

Jacobs Showcases New Valvetrain Systems With Demo Truck

THOMPSON, Conn. — Jacobs Vehicle Systems on Nov. 1 showcased new cylinder deactivation and active decompression systems while launching the third iteration of its demonstration truck to highlight the new technologies.

November 2, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Korean Air to Check Airbus A330 Fleet After Runway Overshoot

Korean Air Lines Co. will inspect the remaining 24 Airbus SE A330 aircraft in its fleet after one overshot a runway in the Philippines last month, the carrier’s president said Nov. 2.

November 2, 2022