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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

Medium-Duty Sales Lose Ground in March

U.S. retail sales of medium-duty trucks overall dropped nearly 20% in March as only Class 7 posted a gain compared with a year earlier, WardsAuto .com reported.

April 14, 2020
Business, Technology, Autonomous

Renault to Close Main China Business, Will Focus on Electrics

BEIJING Renault SA said April 14 it will shut down its main China business and focus on electric and commercial vehicles.

April 14, 2020
Business, Technology, Equipment, TCA

Goodyear Offers Zero Contact Customer Service, Announces Convoy Collaboration

People who go to a Goodyear Auto Service store for such things as an oil change or new tires have a new zero contact option that limits face-to-face interactions during the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak.

April 14, 2020
Business, Technology, Autonomous

Tesla Headed for More Than 50% Rally in Just Seven Sessions

Tesla Inc. is headed for its seventh straight session of gains after Credit Suisse upgraded the electric-car company whose stock has been on a tear since its first-quarter delivery report.

April 14, 2020
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

Truckers Exempt From Utah Traveler Declaration Form

Truck drivers and other travelers representing certain industries have been exempted from Utah Gov. Gary Herberts recent executive order requiring people entering the state to complete a travel declaration form.

April 13, 2020
Business, Technology, Logistics

Satellites Are Helping to Track Food Supplies in the Coronavirus Era

As the coronavirus pandemic leads to anxiety over the strength of the worlds food supply chains, everyone from governments to banks is turning to the skies for help.

April 13, 2020
Business, Technology, Equipment

Carrier Transicold Unveils Smaller Solar-Charging System

Carrier Transicold announced that its newest solar charging system fits on top of the transport refrigeration unit and delivers more power faster.

April 13, 2020
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Commercial Vehicle Suppliers Find Ways to Support Medical Personnel

Sears Seating, Dana Inc. and Cummins Inc. three of the oldest companies in the nation that typically supply the trucking industry separately announced they are repurposing their efforts to create products and provide material for medical personnel battling the novel coronavirus.

April 10, 2020
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

TSA Requires Enhanced Training for Freight Railroads, Surface Transportation Operators

Freight railroads are among the transportation operations tasked with enhancing security training for certain employees as part of a recent mandate by the Transportation Security Administration.

April 10, 2020
Business, Technology

Dana Names Ryan Laskey to Lead Business Unit

Dana Inc. appointed Ryan Laskey to lead the companys commercial vehicle drive and motion systems business.

April 10, 2020