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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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CVG Reaches Record Quarterly Revenue in Q2

Commercial vehicle supplier CVG reported higher second-quarter net income and record quarterly revenue as it continued to diversify its customer base and emphasize secular growth.

August 5, 2021
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Continental Sees Chips, Inflation Dragging on Auto Industry

Continental AG, Europe’s second-biggest supplier of car parts, warned the global bottleneck in chip supply and raw material cost inflation will drag on the auto industry through the rest of the year.

August 5, 2021
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Driverless Semi Reaches Milestone in Test, Plus Says

Driverless truck technology company Plus revealed Aug. 5 that it has completed a demonstration on a highway in China.

August 5, 2021
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Meritor Rides Truck Market to Higher Fiscal Q3 Results

Meritor Inc. reported increases in net income and revenue for its fiscal third quarter amid gains in the North American truck market.

August 4, 2021
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Omnitracs Adds PrePass to Platform

Omnitracs has entered into a partnership with PrePass Safety Alliance to provide PrePass, the weigh station bypass application, on its Omnitracs One platform.

August 4, 2021
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Watch the Replay: RETOOL, a Technology and Maintenance Event

Transport Topics hosted a special two-day virtual event, RETOOL, taking deep dives into the most important topics and trends within the trucking industry’s equipment and technology spheres. Watch the replay.

August 4, 2021
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Nikola's Financial Loss Widens in Second Quarter

Nikola Corp. posted a widening second-quarter financial loss as the electric vehicle startup said it is moving forward despite financial setbacks and the federal indictment of its former leader.

August 3, 2021
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Isaac Instruments Selects Mike Stapleton for VP Position

Isaac Instruments announced July 26 that Mike Stapleton has been appointed to serve as vice president of industry relations.

August 3, 2021
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ZF Taps Wilhelm Rehm to Lead Forthcoming CV Unit

ZF Friedrichshafen AG announced it appointed Wilhelm Rehm to head its forthcoming new commercial vehicle solutions division as it pursues what the company called its ambitious commercial vehicle growth strategy worldwide.

August 2, 2021
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Dana Posts Solid Financials in Second Quarter

Dana Inc. reported large gains in second-quarter net income and revenue as strong customer demand for its products continued.

August 2, 2021