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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, Top 100

In Driver Recruitment, Both Old and New Media Matter

Todays recruitment efforts to attract truck drivers have tended to lean on digital media. But in a sea of digital information, recruitment opportunities can be lost. That concern is why some trucking companies are returning to older media approaches for recruitment.

March 7, 2019
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Dana, Hyliion Partner to Market Electric-Hybrid Technology

Dana Inc. announced it has taken an equity position as a lead investor in the Class 8 electrification company Hyliion Inc. to expand Danas ability to offer complete diesel-electric hybrid systems.

March 7, 2019
Business, Technology, Equipment

Wabash Pursues Growth Strategy Beyond Dry Vans

Wabash National Corp. announced it will expand its use of advanced materials and grow its diversified and final-mile segments to counter the expected industry slowdown in demand for dry vans.

March 6, 2019
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Opinion: The Maintenance Shops Role in Fleet Optimization

Making the best use of your fleet should include considering the role of the maintenance shop. No company wants to continually rely on always having spare trucks available should a unit go down. That makes an efficient shop a vital component of your fleets overall performance.

March 6, 2019
Business, Technology, Equipment, Autonomous

Waymo Begins Marketing Self-Driving Sensors

Waymo on March 6 began selling the laser-mapping sensors used on its driverless vehicles to other companies as long as the customers dont compete with its core robotaxi business. The sensors, known as lidar, shoot lasers off objects to determine what is nearby.

March 6, 2019
Government, Business, Technology, Logistics

Tesla Probably Cant Make Money in China, Morgan Stanley Says

Investors should keep their expectations about Tesla Inc.s ability to operate profitably in China very low, Morgan Stanley analyst Adam Jonas wrote in a note, adding that hes cautious about the countrys role in the carmakers long-term strategy and fundamental value.

March 6, 2019
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

Senate Commerce Panel Chief Roger Wicker Critical of Green New Deal

Add Sen. Roger Wicker to the list of senior Republicans coming out against Democrats ambitious progressive environmental policy manifesto referred to as the Green New Deal.

March 5, 2019
Technology, Autonomous

Volvo Self-Driving Buses Set for Singapore

Volvo AB is ready to start trialing full-size driverless buses in Singapore, helping the city state take a step forward in the race to deploy autonomous public transport.

March 5, 2019
Business, Technology, Logistics

Musk Blindsided Tesla Staff With Store Wind Down, Sources Say

Tesla Inc. CEO Elon Musk caught many employees by surprise with his announcement last week that the electric-car maker would close most stores and shift to online-only sales, according to three people familiar with the matter.

March 5, 2019
Business, Technology, Fuel

NACFE Report Covers Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure

Charging infrastructure has been identified as one of the largest unknowns and sources of anxiety for fleets considering near-term adoption of battery-electric vehicles, according to the North American Council for Freight Efficiency.

March 5, 2019