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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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Orders for Business Equipment Rise for Sixth Straight Month

Orders placed with U.S. manufacturers for business equipment strengthened in August, extending to six months a solid run of robust capital investment thats helping fuel economic growth.

September 27, 2021
BusinessTechnology

Apex Capital Launches 24/7 Freight Factoring Service

Apex Capital launched a new service that allows its clients to factor freight invoices during off hours, the company announced Sept. 22.

September 24, 2021
BusinessTechnologySafetyAutonomous

Pass the Test and Tesla Owners Might Get Full Self-Driving Beta Access

The wait is almost over for some Tesla Inc. customers to get access to driver-assistance technology the company has marketed in controversial ways as long as theyre on their best behavior.

September 24, 2021
BusinessTechnologyFuel

Mercedes-Benz Plans $8.2 Billion European Battery Venture

Daimler AG will team up with Stellantis NV and TotalEnergies SE to boost the scale of their European battery venture to more than 7 billion euros ($8.2 billion) in a move to secure supplies for electric Mercedes-Benz cars.

September 24, 2021
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafety

Port of Houston Fended Off Hacking Attempt

The Port of Houston issued a statement Sept. 23 saying it had successfully defended against an attempted hack in August and no operational data or systems were impacted.

September 24, 2021
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Western Star Launches 47X Model for Weight-Sensitive Vocational Market

Daimler Trucks North America has introduced the Western Star 47X vocational model, a Class 8 truck intended for lighter-weight applications than the heavier 49X introduced in September 2020.

September 23, 2021
BusinessTechnologyFuel

Maersk Buys Stake in Electrofuel Startup in Race to Ditch Oil

A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S is investing in a startup that develops electrofuels as part of a strategy to own technologies that can help it become carbon neutral.

September 23, 2021
BusinessTechnologyAutonomousTop 100

Ryder Partners With Embark to Open Autonomous Truck Transfer Points

Ryder System and Embark Trucks are launching a nationwide network of transfer points that will be used to transition shipments from driverless longhaul trucks to driver-enabled last-mile trucks, the companies said Sept. 21.

September 23, 2021
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafetyAutonomous

FMCSA Nominee Meera Joshi Promotes Autonomous Techs Safety Potential

WASHINGTON Autonomous technology meant to enhance freight connectivity could transform the countrys commercial landscape and improve safety, President Joe Bidens nominee to oversee trucking regulations told a U.S. Senate panel Sept. 22.

September 23, 2021
BusinessTechnologyLogisticsAutonomous

Tesla Is Building a New Battery Factory in California

A California mayor said Tesla Inc. broke ground in his city on what it calls a new Megafactory, praising the planned facility in a Facebook post that was deleted and is now visible again.

September 23, 2021