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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

Uber of Trucks Reshapes Nigerias Haulage Market

An Uber-like app for trucks is making it easier and cheaper for firms to move goods in Africas most populous nation.

September 3, 2019
Business, Technology

Teslas Low-Controversy Execution Earns Praise From Analyst

Tesla Inc.s recent progress in a few key initiatives while showing increased efficiency in fulfilling its global order book all in a relatively quiet manner is music to the ears of one analyst.

September 3, 2019
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

Time Running Low for Fleets to Convert AOBRDs to ELDs

Although the federal electronic logging device mandate has been in effect for nearly two years, the regulation will take full effect later this year when an exemption for older e-log systems is set to expire.

September 3, 2019
Business, Technology, Fuel

Oculus Transport Gets C$45M Loan From Great Rock Capital

Great Rock Capital, a commercial finance company specializing in middle-market lending, lent C$45 million to Oculus Transport Ltd. of Calgary, Alberta.

August 30, 2019
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

BYD Selects Milea Truck as NYC Dealer

BYD Motors Inc. announced Milea Truck Sales and Leasing as its fully authorized truck dealer to support the New York metropolitan area.

August 30, 2019
Government, Business, Technology

VW to Pay $100 Million, Restate Mileage in US Gas-Powered Cars

Volkswagen AG will revise fuel economy labels on several gasoline-powered models and pay nearly $100 million to drivers after an investigation discovered software that could optimize efficiency during government tests but not during real-world driving.

August 30, 2019
Business, Technology, Equipment

Mack Defense Partners With Truck-Lite Co.

Mack Defense, a subsidiary of Mack Trucks, has partnered with Truck-Lite Co. which will provide lighting systems for its M917A3 heavy dump truck.

August 30, 2019
Business, Technology

Transflo Offers Solar-Powered Trailer Tracking

Transflo, a Pegasus TransTech company, introduced Transflo Trailer Tracking, a solar-powered device that integrates into the Transflo Mobile+ platform.

August 30, 2019
Government, Business, Technology

Tesla Gets Exemption From Chinas 10% Tax on Car Sales

Tesla Inc. won exemption from a 10% Chinese tax on automotive sales, sidestepping trade tensions with the U.S. following CEO Elon Musks visit to the country.

August 30, 2019
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Autonomous

Uber CEO: It Sure Looked Like Levandowski Took Googles Files

Uber Technologies Inc. Chief Executive Officer Dara Khosrowshahi said Aug. 29 that it sure looked like former executive Anthony Levandowski took information on self-driving cars from his former employer, Google.

August 29, 2019