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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.

BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Aperia Announces Enhancement to Halo Product

ATLANTA The expansion of Halo Connect, an analytics platform focusing on predictive tire maintenance, was announced by Aperia Technologies Inc. at the North American Commercial Vehicle Show.

October 29, 2019
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

PSI Touts TireViewLives Tire Management Benefits at NACV

ATLANTA An enhanced feature for tire-pressure monitoring for trucks, tractors and trailers was announced at the North American Commercial Vehicle Show on Oct. 29.

October 29, 2019
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

SAF-Holland Introduces SMAR-te Tire Inflation Assistant

ATLANTA SAF-Holland Group, a manufacturer of trailer suspensions, truck suspensions and coupling products, launched its SMAR-te Tire Pilot, a tire-pressure management system, at the North American Commercial Vehicle Show on Oct. 29.

October 29, 2019
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Continental Shows Off Intelligent Tires

ATLANTA German tire manufacturer Continental AG unveiled its intelligent steer tires for trucks at the North American Commercial Vehicle Show on Oct. 29.

October 29, 2019
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Hyundai Looks to Bring Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Concept Class 8 to US

ATLANTA Hyundai Motor Co. announced prototypes of a zero-emissions hydrogen fuel cell-powered Class 8 on-highway tractor and a refrigerated trailer with cryogenic cooling technology intended, potentially, for the U.S. market.

October 29, 2019
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Eaton Debuts Heavy-Duty EV Transmission

ATLANTA Eaton Corp. has unveiled a transmission specifically designed for electric heavy-duty commercial vehicle applications, and is targeting the unit to segments such as port drayage and pickup and delivery where it sees rising demand in North America, Europe and China.

October 29, 2019
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Peterbilt Adds New Features to Meet Market Returning to Normal Demand

ATLANTA Peterbilt Motors Co. announced a range of initiatives related to safety, electric vehicles, operational enhancements and its dealers.

October 29, 2019
GovernmentTechnologyAutonomousTCA

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine Renews Self-Driving Car Initiative

COLUMBUS, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine on Oct. 29 signed an executive order renewing DriveOhio, the state initiative promoting self-driving cars and other forms of smart mobility.

October 29, 2019
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

CEOs of Dana, Wabash Say Their Role Is to Embrace Innovation

ATLANTA Broad, innovative change is at hand for the commercial vehicle industry, and this moment has executives full attention, a pair of CEOs of large suppliers said.

October 29, 2019
BusinessTechnologyLogistics

Convoy Tries to Navigate Some Uber-Scale Problems

Convoy risks drawing comparisons to Uber in less flattering ways: drivers grousing about getting squeezed and a business model that has yet to turn a profit.

October 29, 2019