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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.

GovernmentTechnology

New Website Maps Out 32,000 Infrastructure Projects

WASHINGTON — The White House on June 6 launched a website to map and track tens of thousands of infrastructure projects and private manufacturing investments.

June 6, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

All Tesla Model 3s Now Eligible for Full $7,500 Tax Credit

All of Tesla Inc.’s Model 3 sedans are now eligible for the full U.S. tax credit under new criteria for battery sourcing set by the Treasury Department.

June 6, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Cummins Showcases Emergency Truck Powered by Hydrogen

WASHINGTON — Accelera by Cummins on June 5 showcased a hydrogen-powered emergency vehicle that advances technologies applicable to the commercial trucking industry.

June 6, 2023
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuelFor-Hire

Fleets Focus on Driver Performance to Raise Fuel Economy

Trucking companies are increasingly investing in training, technology and incentives to optimize driver performance when it comes to fuel consumption.

June 6, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

Tesla, Battery Partner Get $1.8 Billion From Biden’s IRA

Elon Musk is getting more firepower for his electric vehicle price war thanks to President Joe Biden’s signature climate legislation.

June 2, 2023
BusinessTechnologyLogistics

Logistics Excels in Cincinnati DMA

The Cincinnati region is growing in stature as a leading transportation and logistics hub. According to BE NKY, between 2015 and 2020, the transportation and logistics sector was responsible for more than 85% of all jobs created in the region. This is projected to grow 28% through 2025.

June 1, 2023
BusinessTechnology

Top 10 Challenges for Carriers and Logistics Operations

Consumers want goods faster. Your clients want full supply chain visibility. Add in worker shortages, and things get complicated. But it doesn’t take a total tech overhaul or endless budget to solve these challenges. Read the white paper to learn more! 

June 1, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyAutonomousTCA

Self-Driving Trucks Need Human Operator Under California Bill

California lawmakers are moving forward with plans to restrict the deployment of self-driving trucks — a move that industry representatives say is misguided.

June 1, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafety

NHTSA Turns Up Pressure on Air Bag Inflator Company

DETROIT — The U.S. government is turning up the pressure on ARC Automotive to recall 67 million potentially dangerous air bag inflators.

June 1, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafety

Jaguar Recalls I-Pace EVs Due to Fire Risk in Batteries

DETROIT — Jaguar is recalling more than 6,000 I-Pace electric SUVs in the U.S. due to the risk of the high-voltage battery catching fire, and it’s telling owners to park them outdoors.

June 1, 2023