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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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Rivian Tumbles After Report of Ford Share Sale at a Discount

Rivian Automotive Inc. sank 21% after a media report that Ford Motor Co. is selling 8 million of its shares in the electric-pickup maker at a discount.

May 9, 2022
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafety

FHWA to Extend Inspection Requirements for Bridges

The Federal Highway Administration has issued a final rule that will extend inspection requirements for some of the nation’s bridges from 24 months to 48 months, and in some cases, 72 months.

May 6, 2022
GovernmentTechnology

White House Aims to Boost Electrical Grid With Grant Program

Launching a $2.3 billion effort for states and tribes to revamp the national power grid is the latest White House effort to bolster electricity usage to modernize transportation infrastructure.

May 6, 2022
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Torc Names Penske for Maintenance on Autonomous Test Fleet

Self-driving-vehicle technology developer ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø announced Penske Truck Leasing will serve as the truck maintenance service provider for Torc’s autonomous test fleet.

May 6, 2022
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

VTNA Adds First EV-Certified Dealer in Pennsylvania

Volvo Trucks North America announced TransEdge Truck Centers recently became the truck maker’s first certified electric vehicle dealer in Pennsylvania.

May 6, 2022
BusinessTechnologyTop 100

5 Questions: Daragh Mahon, Werner Enterprises

Werner Enterprises' Daragh Mahon sheds some light on how technology is shaping the trucking industry.

May 6, 2022
TechnologyLogistics

How AI Is Streamlining Freight Movement

While the concepts of artificial intelligence and machine learning are not new, rapid advances in this field are driving the future of software development in the freight transportation industry.

May 6, 2022
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafety

Guarding Against Coronavirus

As trucking and logistics workers have returned to offices and terminals without masks — and perhaps with a pang of uncertainty — some workplaces have implemented technology and procedures to protect the health of their employees against the potential for new outbreaks and variants.

May 6, 2022
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyPerspective

What’s the Reason Behind Canada’s ELD Mandate Delay?

The Canadian government has pushed back full implementation of its electronic logging device mandate to Jan. 1, 2023. This is the second delay of the regulation that has been many years in the making. However, the reason behind each delay is quite different.

May 6, 2022
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

How Fleets Are Using Technology to Control Fuel Consumption

As the cost of diesel rises, so does trucking companies’ interest in technology to monitor and improve miles per gallon.

May 6, 2022