YPSILANTI, Mich. — Western Star is launching a new Class 8 over-the-road model that parent company Daimler Truck North America promises will deliver on the niche brand’s reputation for dependability and toughness, while adding advanced safety, driver comfort and fuel efficiency features.
August 2, 2022Transportation Technology News
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.
Western Star Launches 57X Class 8 Model
Uber Soars After Beating Estimates as Ridership Defies Inflation
Uber Technologies Inc. reported revenue that beat analysts’ estimates, boosted by resilient demand from customers who continued to hail rides and order takeout food despite rising inflation. Shares jumped about 14% in early trading.
August 2, 2022How Business Leaders Can Speed Up IoT Deployments
Learn how these enterprises are turning to integrated IoT offerings from mobile network operators to create manageable, large-scale IoT deployments by packaging frequency band options (including 5G), account and contract streamlining, and a full slate of IoT lifecycle support services.
August 1, 2022Use the Best Source of Market Pricing
Axle Logistics uses their TMS to pinpoint rates, forecast trends, and accelerate training. Find out how. Without MPact, getting the same level of analytics would be impossible in many cases and time-consuming at best. – Shawn McLeod
August 1, 2022Automate Your Bid Process
Learn how Sharp Transportation improved their operating ratio. We’re more confident when we bid, because we know we’ve got more accurate data on costs. – Zan Sharp
August 1, 2022Find Out Where You Make Money
L.J. Rogers Trucking, K & L Freight Management, and Nick Strimbu, Inc. are looking at their costs from every angle. That’s the key - don’t just look at the revenue. Look at the actual profit on that lane or that customer. – Cory Knowlton
August 1, 2022US Senate Proposes Fiscal 2023 FMCSA Funds
Senate funding leaders are proposing $873.6 million for federal trucking programs as part of a fiscal 2023 transportation bill.
August 1, 2022Aurora Adds Fourth Fleet Partner for Autonomous Pilot
Autonomous technology developer Aurora Innovation Inc. and Schneider National Inc. have announced a commercial pilot effort to haul freight for Schneider’s customers with Aurora Driver, Aurora’s autonomous technology.
August 1, 2022Bridge Slide in Utah Involved Technical Savvy — and Dish Soap
Truckers driving over the Interstate 15 freight corridor in Utah may not realize lane closures were minimized to several hours instead of days when a new 550-ton bridge slid into place using dish soap, hydraulic jacks and technical skill.
August 1, 2022Amazon Starts Same-Day Deliveries From Stores in Metro Areas
Amazon.com Inc. has started delivering items from brick-and-mortar stores in a dozen metro areas, the e-commerce giant’s latest effort to make more products available for speedy delivery.
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