As much news has been made about new “tech-first” players entering the digital space of #freight brokering, efforts from established and newer enterprises to develop robust digital tools are being shaped by market demands and technological innovations, including artificial intelligence, particularly generative AI, experts said.
September 25, 2024Transportation Technology News
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Autonomous Company May Mobility Scales Back Expansion Plans
Autonomous vehicle company May Mobility Inc. is scaling back its expansion plans in Ann Arbor, Mich.
September 25, 2024Chinese EV Maker Nio Slams ‘Unreasonable’ US, EU Tariffs
Nio founder William Li hit out at the European Union and the U.S., saying their moves to level tariffs on electric cars are unreasonable and urged them to cooperate with China.
September 25, 2024McLeod Previews AI Capabilities Amid Freight Rate Challenges
The company introduced updates for LoadMaster, PowerBroker and its MPact suite of business intelligence tools, including its first proprietary AI product.
September 25, 2024Ammonia-Powered Tugboat Shows How to Cut Shipping Emissions
KINGSTON, N.Y. — A tugboat powered by ammonia eased away from the shipyard dock and sailed for the first time to show how the maritime industry can slash carbon dioxide emissions.
September 24, 2024J.B. Hunt First to Test RNG-Fueled Peterbilt 579-X15N
Multiple motor carriers have lined up to participate in a test of a single Peterbilt tractor powered by a Cummins engine fueled by renewable natural gas.
September 23, 2024Stellantis Eyes Leadership Change as US Sales Decline
Stellantis NV Chairman John Elkann has started a search for a successor to CEO Carlos Tavares, whose contract runs out in early 2026.
September 23, 2024Clarios Pilots AI-Enhanced Battery Monitoring for Fleets
Clarios is introducing technology that predicts battery health, informing drivers, fleet managers and maintenance teams of a battery’s status.
September 23, 2024IAA Transportation Sets Attendance Records in Hanover
The number of attendees jumped to 145,000, about 10% more than the last event in 2022.
September 23, 2024Descartes Acquires MyCarrierPortal for $24 Million
Descartes Systems Group has acquired MyCarrierPortal, a U.S.-based provider of carrier onboarding and risk monitoring services for the trucking industry.
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