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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, 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
Government, Business, Technology, Logistics

Maersk Warns of Worsening Container Demand and Inflation

One of the world’s biggest shipping companies just issued a downbeat assessment of the global economy, saying container demand will fall as much as 4% this year.

November 2, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Autonomous

Tesla Gives Demo to California DMV Probing Self-Driving Claims

Tesla Inc. demonstrated a beta version of its driver-assistance system for California transportation officials, including outside consultants the automaker previously sought to bar from the event.

November 1, 2022
Business, Technology

Switching to an Open, Long-term Telematics Solution

Get flexibility and control with open fleet telematics. Read our guide about switching to a long-term telematics solution that’s powerful, customizable and can adapt to your evolving needs.

November 1, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment

How Mobil Delvacâ„¢ Helped Nussbaum Transportation

How the Mobil Delvacâ„¢ lubicrants helped this award-winning trucking company take engine performance to the next level. With our customized lubrication program, they were able to increase uptime by extending their oil change intervals from every 50,000 miles to 75,00 miles

November 1, 2022
Business, Technology

Improve Safety and Reducing Costs with Weather Intelligence

Transportation leaders are playing a game they cannot win with traditional weather sources. Business disruptions from weather are quickly growing both in frequency and complexity. Significantly better technology is needed to protect fleets and ensure operational efficiency. See how you can win using the power of weather intelligence!

November 1, 2022
Business, Technology

Eaton Notches Record Quarterly Segment Margins of 21.2%

Diversified supplier Eaton Corp. reported lower net income and higher revenue in the third quarter as it notched record quarterly segment margins of 21.2% — above the high end of guidance and 1.3% above the same quarter in 2021.

November 1, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Autonomous

Embark Launches Nine Sites for Pilot Operations

Embark Trucks Inc. announced the launch of the nine-site, coast-to-coast backbone of the Embark coverage map, preparing key Sun Belt markets to be served by fleet partners.

November 1, 2022
Business, Technology

Derek Leathers Named New ATRI Chairman

Derek Leathers, CEO, president and chairman of Werner Enterprises, is the new chairman of the American Transportation Research Institute, it was announced Nov. 1.

November 1, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel, TCA

Congress Looks to States for Highway Trust Fund Revenue Solution

As electric vehicles appear more and more to be the future of transportation in America, the decades-old method of funding the nation’s roads and bridges with gasoline taxes will soon be a relic of its past.

November 1, 2022