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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

Donaldson Expands Filter Minder Offerings

Donaldson Co. Inc. announced it is offering its Filter Minder wireless monitoring system for air filters on heavy-duty engines after 18 months of successful field testing. The connected technology is intended to optimize fleet maintenance practices in off-road equipment and on-road truck fleets.

March 20, 2020
Business, Technology, Equipment

Eaton Cummins to Expand Automated Transmission Lineup

Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Technologies announced it is expanding its Endurant automated transmission lineup with the Endurant XD series, which is undergoing testing under severe conditions and is scheduled to be available in 2021.

March 20, 2020
Business, Technology, Safety, TCA

Tesla Suspends More Production; Elon Musk Says He’s Working on Ventilators

Tesla Inc. announced March 19 that it would suspend most production and close its factories in Buffalo, N.Y., and California due to the coronavirus pandemic.

March 20, 2020
Government, Business, Technology

Anthony Levandowski Pleads Guilty to Stealing Trade Secrets From Google

Autonomous technology developer Anthony Levandowski has pleaded guilty to federal theft of trade secrets charges, according to documents filed in federal court March 19.

March 20, 2020
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Averitt Announces New Safety, Efficiency Initiatives

Averitt Express in a pair of news releases has announced initiatives aimed at improving the safety of its drivers and the efficiency of its deliveries.

March 18, 2020
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, TCA

Tesla’s Fremont Factory Forced to Shut Down Under Shelter-in-Place Order

After some confusion, the Alameda County Sheriff’s Department in California said March 17 the car plant was not “essential,” and like most other businesses must shut down under the county’s shelter-in-place order that took effect March 17.

March 18, 2020
Business, Technology, Equipment

Meritor Terminates Agreement With Wabco

Meritor Inc. announced the distribution agreement between the company and a subsidiary of Wabco Holdings Inc. was terminated effective March 13.

March 18, 2020
Business, Technology, Equipment

Truck-Lite Announces Agreement With Star Leasing

Truck-Lite Co. announced an agreement with Star Leasing Co. to supply LED lighting and harnessing products as standard equipment on new trailer builds and to integrate its Road Ready telematics system into the fleet’s new and existing trailers.

March 17, 2020
Business, Technology

Amazon Glitch Stymies Whole Foods, Grocery Deliveries

Amazon .com Inc. suffered a technical glitch March 15 that affected online grocery orders through its Whole Foods and Amazon Fresh delivery services, which have become lifelines for household essentials for people looking to avoid stores due to the coronavirus outbreak.

March 16, 2020
Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

Enhanced Bendix System Available in Kenworth Models

Bendix Commercial Vehicle System’s advanced driver assistance system is available for new heavy- and medium-duty Kenworth trucks, the company announced March 13.

March 13, 2020