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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, Fuel

Ford Exits Rivian Board Ahead of Startups IPO

Ford Motor Co. has vacated its seat on the board of Rivian Automotive Inc. as the electric truck startup prepares to go public with an expected valuation of $80 billion.

October 13, 2021
Business, Technology, Autonomous

Aurora Details Rollout Plans, Readies Nasdaq Trading

Self-driving commercial vehicle developer Aurora Innovation Inc. has released details on how it will bring its technology to market, starting with autonomous trucking services in 2023.

October 13, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment

September Medium-Duty Sales Flat at Almost 20,000

U.S. retail sales of Classes 4-7 medium-duty commercial vehicles in September revealed a largely flat market compared with a year earlier, WardsAuto.com reported.

October 13, 2021
Business, Technology, Logistics

FleetPride Unveils E-Commerce Website

Heavy-duty parts and service provider FleetPride has rolled out an e-commerce platform, a move the company said advances the aftermarket industry toward equal footing with others in terms of online sales.

October 13, 2021
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

US Regulators Seek Answers From Tesla Over Lack of Recall

DETROIT U.S. safety investigators want to know why Tesla didnt file recall documents when it updated Autopilot software to better identify parked emergency vehicles, escalating a simmering clash between the automaker and regulators.

October 13, 2021
Business, Technology, Safety, Fuel, Autonomous

Lucid Says Air Sedan Will Be First US Car to Use Lidar

Lucid Group Inc. said its debut battery-electric vehicle will be the first production car in the U.S. to include a purpose-built laser sensor, or lidar, enabling a broad range of advanced driver-assistance features.

October 12, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Breaking News

Class 8 Sales Drop 10.4% in September

U.S. Class 8 retail sales fell 10.4% to 17,131 in September, WardsAuto.com reported.

October 12, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Stellantis to Turn Turin Factory Into Electric Car Hub

Stellantis NV is seeking to retool its iconic Turin factory into an electric-vehicle hub, moving production of two Maserati luxury models to the Mirafiori plant as part of a decision that will safeguard jobs in the EV shift.

October 12, 2021
Business, Technology, Logistics

Loadsmart Adds Executives, Opens New Headquarters

Loadsmart has announced changes to its executive leadership team as well as the opening of a new headquarters in Chicago.

October 12, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment

Owner-Operator Wins Cab Makeover From Transfix

Transfix announced that the winner of its TransFIX My Rig sweepstakes is professional driver Debbie Desiderato.

October 8, 2021