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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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September Shatters Already High Used Class 8 Prices

In a market growing even hotter in September, the average price for a used Class 8 and for a 3-year-old Class 8 set records, blowing past those set a month earlier. The average price for an 8-year-old heavy-duty used truck even took an unexpected and dramatic leap higher, ACT Research reported.

October 27, 2021
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentTop 100

Ryder Reports Strong Q3, Beats Expectations

Vehicle leasing and rental company Ryder System Inc. reported strong third-quarter earnings on Oct. 27, exceeding Wall Street analysts’ expectations.

October 27, 2021
BusinessTechnologyLogisticsTop 50

C.H. Robinson Posts Large Q3 Profit, Revenue Gains

C.H. Robinson Worldwide posted third-quarter gains in profit and revenue as it benefited from tight freight capacity.

October 27, 2021
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TMC, eSMARTT to Study Technology in Refrigerated Sector

American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council announced the start of a study with eSMARTT on the use and adoption of intelligence products and services in the refrigerated transportation sector.

October 27, 2021
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Where Trucking Stands on Environmental Sustainability

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Sustainability in the trucking industry can be viewed from different angles, according to a panel at American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference & Exhibition on Oct. 25.

October 27, 2021
BusinessTechnologyFuelAutonomous

Hertz Teams With Uber, Carvana in Electric Shift

Hertz Global Holdings Inc., fresh off a blockbuster order for 100,000 Teslas, reached an exclusive agreement to supply Uber drivers with electric vehicles and signed up Carvana Co. to dispose of rental cars it no longer wants.

October 27, 2021
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Current Driver-Assist Tech Effective, Experts Say

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Driver-assist technologies that are already widely available on the commercial truck market have demonstrated that they can prevent crashes, save lives and reduce litigation-related costs, a group of industry experts said.

October 27, 2021
BusinessTechnologyFuelLogistics

GM to Install 40,000 Public EV Chargers

General Motors Co. will use its dealership network to deploy up to 40,000 electric vehicle chargers across the U.S. and Canada, as the veteran automaker ramps up its shift to plug-in models.

October 26, 2021
BusinessTechnologySafety

ATA Recognizes SmartWay Honorees

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — American Trucking Associations honored 28 member companies for being recognized with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s SmartWay Excellence Awards.

October 26, 2021
BusinessTechnology

Dana Reports Higher Q3 Income, Revenue

Dana Inc. reported increased net income and revenue for the third quarter, citing strong customer demand in its heavy-vehicle markets.

October 26, 2021