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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, Logistics

Amazon Says Its Carbon Footprint Grew 19% Last Year

Amazon said June 30 that its carbon footprint grew 19% last year as it rushed to deliver a surge of online orders during the pandemic.

July 1, 2021
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

White House Releases State-By-State Infrastructure Guides

President Joe Biden’s team is intensifying its pressure on Republicans opposed to a bipartisan infrastructure agreement by spotlighting crumbling roads and bridges on a state-by-state basis that the funding could be used to rebuild.

July 1, 2021
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

DOT Announces $905 Million in INFRA Grant Awards

U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced June 30 that the agency plans to award $905 million in grants through the Infrastructure for Rebuilding America program.

June 30, 2021
Business, Technology, Logistics, Top 50

DP World Nears $1.2 Billion Deal for Logistics Firm Syncreon

DP World is nearing an acquisition of Syncreon Holdings Ltd. in a deal that could value the U.S. supply chain services company at about $1.2 billion, according to people familiar with the matter.

June 30, 2021
Business, Technology

Rand McNally Names Aaron Dannenbring as CEO

Rand McNally has appointed Aaron Dannenbring as its new CEO, the transportation technology company announced June 30.

June 30, 2021
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Mack to Sell LR Electric Refuse Trucks to DSNY

Mack Trucks announced the New York City Department of Sanitation plans to purchase seven Mack LR Electric refuse models, which will operate in each of the city’s boroughs.

June 30, 2021
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel, Logistics

White House Sets Red Line Around Climate Goals in Reconciliation

Major climate measures sought by the White House that were left on the cutting room floor during infrastructure negotiations with Republicans will be non-negotiable items as the administration sets its sights on the next legislative vehicle, a White House official said June 30.

June 30, 2021
Business, Technology

Navistar, Traton SE Merger Set to Take Effect

Navistar International Corp. announced it received all regulatory approvals necessary to proceed with the previously announced merger with Dusk Inc., a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of Traton SE. The deal is expected to close today.

June 30, 2021
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel, Logistics

Workhorse Says It Didn’t Get a Fair Shot at USPS Van Award

The U.S. Postal Service didn’t give Workhorse Group Inc. a fair shot at a contract worth as much as $6 billion to build mail delivery vans, the maker of electric vehicles said in its challenge of the service’s decision to award the work to Oshkosh Corp.

June 30, 2021
Business, Technology, Fuel

Cummins to Acquire 50% of Momentum Fuel Technologies

Engine maker Cummins Inc. announced it signed a letter of intent to acquire a 50% equity interest in Momentum Fuel Technologies, a provider of compressed natural gas fuel systems, from truck dealership Rush Enterprises Inc.

June 30, 2021