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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

Tesla Sets Deliveries Record While Falling Short of Elon Musk’s Mark

Tesla Inc. set another record for quarterly vehicle deliveries but fell short of a mark Elon Musk said was possible last week, sending the electric carmaker’s shares lower in late trading.

October 2, 2019
Business, Technology, Equipment

CEO John Smith Steers FedEx Freight Toward E-Commerce Growth

FedEx Freight CEO John Smith sat down with Transport Topics editors and reporters to share his insights on the company and the trucking industry at large in the second installment of the "Accelerators" series.

October 2, 2019
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

Officials: ‘Unresolved Scientific Issues’ Responsible for Delay in Hair Drug-Testing Proposal

A report sent to Congress earlier this summer said that the reason for a nearly three-year delay in developing a proposed hair drug-testing rule was caused by such “unresolved scientific issues” as hair color and potential external contamination of hair that could adversely affect drug test outcomes.

October 2, 2019
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

Autonomous, Electric Infrastructure Will Expand With Demand, Experts Say

DALLAS — Infrastructure required for autonomous and electric vehicles will follow demand for such products, according to technology experts.

October 2, 2019
Business, Technology, Fuel

Cummins, Hyundai Agree to Examine Fuel Cells Together

Hyundai Motor Co. and Cummins Inc. said in a joint statement that they have agreed to evaluate opportunities to develop and commercialize electric and fuel cell powertrains.

October 1, 2019
Government, Business, Technology, Logistics

UPS Drones Win FAA Milestone Permission to Operate

UPS Inc. won U.S. certification to fly drones under regulations similar to those for airlines, a milestone that allows the company to vastly expand airborne deliveries.

October 1, 2019
Business, Technology

Navistar Strives to Strengthen Ties to Customers

LISLE, Ill. — Service sells trucks, and better service sells more trucks, Navistar executives said during the company’s first investor day since 2015. The original equipment manufacturer is looking to expand its brick-and-mortar footprint as well as online presence to help accomplish this.

October 1, 2019
Government, Business, Technology, Autonomous

Stakeholders Keep Pushing for Congressional Action on AVs

The absence of autonomous vehicles legislation before congressional committees has not discouraged industry stakeholders from continuing to insist lawmakers establish a set of federal policies for the technology.

October 1, 2019
Business, Technology, Logistics

Convoy Launches Free TMS for Shippers

Digital freight broker Convoy launched Convoy Connect, a free transportation management system available nationwide that comes preconfigured with access to Convoy’s carrier network.

October 1, 2019
Business, Technology, Autonomous

Robots Are Hurting Pay, Fed Study Finds

Automation has “contributed substantially” to reducing the portion of national income that goes to U.S. workers over the past two decades, according to a new study by economists at the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco.

October 1, 2019