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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, Equipment

Volvo, Daimler Sign Binding Agreement for Fuel Cell Joint Venture

The Volvo Group and Daimler Truck AG announced they have signed a binding agreement covering a previously announced joint venture to develop, produce and commercialize fuel cell systems primarily for heavy-duty trucks as well as other applications.

November 3, 2020
Government, Business, Technology, Autonomous

FMCSA Plans Information Collection on Automated Driving Systems

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced plans to submit an Information Collection Request associated with a project to learn more about trucking industry representatives’ opinions of automated driving systems.

November 2, 2020
Business, Technology

VTNA Issues Windows-Related Recall

Volvo Trucks North America announced a windows-related recall affecting up to 10,736 VNL models manufactured in 2019 from Jan. 14 through Sept. 30.

November 2, 2020
Business, Technology, Equipment

FlowBelow to Relocate Texas Headquarters

FlowBelow Aero Inc. announced it will move its Texas headquarters and manufacturing operations from Austin to Round Rock on Dec. 1.

November 2, 2020
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

Virginia Launches $3.8 Billion Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel Project

Virginia leaders recently gathered to break ground on expansion of the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel, the largest infrastructure project in the state’s history.

November 2, 2020
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

Election Outcome Could Stir Up Electric Vehicle Industry

Both of the major-party presidential candidates have said they support electric vehicles, but a Joe Biden win could bring changes to significantly speed up the adoption of cars and trucks built by the likes of Tesla Inc. and Nikola Corp.

November 2, 2020
Business, Technology, Fuel

Top Electric-Car Battery Maker Wins Approval for Company Split

South Korea’s LG Chem Ltd. won shareholder approval to hive off its superstar battery business, with investors betting the division has a better chance to thrive as a stand-alone entity.

October 30, 2020
Government, Business, Technology

New House Bill Promotes Transportation Technologies

Legislation that aims to promote the adoption of new technologies throughout the country’s transportation networks was recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives.

October 30, 2020
Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

Waymo Looks to Calm Doubts About Driverless Cars With Data Release

The voluntary disclosure comes less than a month after Waymo announced that it would begin offering fully driverless service to customers in Arizona and days before an election that could usher in a much tougher regulatory regime.

October 30, 2020
Business, Technology, Top 100

USA Truck Posts Strong Net Income During Q3

USA Truck Inc. reported that its third-quarter bottom-line result swung to a profit from a loss in the year-ago period.

October 30, 2020