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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.

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Congestion Easing at Ports, Along Southern Border, TRB Speakers Say

WASHINGTON — Nearly three years after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, global supply chains and international ocean carriers have seen cargo volumes return to pre-pandemic levels.

January 11, 2023
BusinessTechnologyLogistics

Nova Subsidiary Harbor Logistics Acquires ATS Logistics

Middle-market infrastructure investment firm Nova Infrastructure announced that Harbor Logistics, one of Nova’s existing portfolio companies, acquired ATS Logistics Inc., a provider of transportation and warehousing services in Charleston, S.C.

January 11, 2023
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

ConMet Digital Partners With Stephens Pneumatics

ConMet Digital announced a partnership with Stephens Pneumatics, a manufacturer of highly customized tank trailers, transporters and vehicle beds, to supply telematics systems for new tank trailer builds.

January 11, 2023
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyAutonomous

Truck-Lite Promotes Jon Stineman to President of US Operations

Truck-Lite, a manufacturer of LED lighting systems for commercial trucks, buses and commercial trailers, announced it named company veteran Jon Stineman president of its U.S. operations.

January 11, 2023
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Voltera Partners With Amerit on EV Fleet Maintenance

Voltera, a company that develops and operates electric vehicle charging facilities as a full-service turnkey solution for clients, announced a strategic partnership with EV fleet maintenance company Amerit Fleet Solutions.

January 11, 2023
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Power Trucks USA Upgrades With AutoLeap Shop Software

Power Trucks USA, an automotive accessory shop and service center, announced a collaboration with AutoLeap, which provides auto repair shop software, to upgrade current software and streamline operations.

January 10, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Truckers Need Better Visibility Into Open Parking Spaces, Study Finds

WASHINGTON — Research conducted at an interstate rest stop along a busy East Coast freight corridor found that truckers are missing out on open parking spaces due to a lack of visibility into what’s available, and drivers’ perception based on trucks already parked along the side of the highway that all spots are taken.

January 10, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafety

Truck Parking Is Top Issue for Drivers

With 313,000 truck parking spaces existing nationwide, according to a recent survey conducted by the Federal Highway Administration, American Trucking Associations and the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association estimate there is one parking spot for every 11 drivers.

January 10, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafety

Delaware DMV Adds Online CDL Self-Certification Tool

Delaware’s Division of Motor Vehicles has launched an online self-certification option for commercial driver license holders to upload their Medical Examiner’s Certificate.

January 10, 2023
BusinessTechnologyLogisticsPrivate

Amazon Expands Prime Service to More Stores

Amazon.com Inc. is expanding a program that lets Prime subscribers use the company’s speedy delivery service when shopping on other websites.

January 10, 2023