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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

Volvo VNL Unveiling

Volvo Trucks North America introduced a redesigned version of its VNL-series over-the-road tractor July 10, 2017, in Dublin, Va. (Joe Howard/Transport Topics)

July 13, 2017
Business, Technology, Autonomous

Billions Will Be Blown in Race to Field First Self-Driving Cars

The race to field the first autonomous car will be a Darwinian exercise, with more than 50 major competitors reduced to a handful of winners over the next decade, according to a new study by consultant AlixPartners.

July 12, 2017
Business, Technology

Amazon’s Prime Day Proves to Be Biggest Shopping Day Ever

Amazon.com Inc.’s third annual Prime Day event turned out to be the biggest day ever for the e-commerce giant, with sales surpassing traditional retailing blowouts like Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

July 12, 2017
Business, Technology

APM Terminal Cyber Attack Costs Drivers Time, Wages

A global cyberattack that hit shipping behemoth A.P. Moller-Maersk is creating enormous stress at the APM Terminal in Elizabeth, N.J.

July 12, 2017
Business, Technology, Equipment

Tractors With 6×2 Powertrains Save Fuel, but Fleets Still Reluctant to Adopt

Highway tractors with 6×2 power configurations have been heralded as an important technology for improving fuel mileage, but fleet owners have been hesitant in selecting the systems because they have a tendency to run through tires more quickly and because diesel is less costly than it was earlier this decade.

July 11, 2017
Government, Technology, Equipment, Safety

CARB Aims to Require Truck, Engine Makers to Extend Emissions Warranties

California environmental officials are working on a plan to require truck and engine manufacturers to extend emissions system warranties up to more than four times longer than current regulations require.

July 11, 2017
Business, Technology, Equipment

ONE20 Offering Roadside Assistance Program to Members

ONE20, a membership community built exclusively for professional truck drivers, announced a new roadside assistance program for its members starting in August.

July 11, 2017
Business, Technology, Equipment

Video: Volvo Sets World Record for Largest Object Unboxed With New VNL Truck

Volvo Trucks North America set a Guinness World Record for the largest object unboxed when it launched its new truck, the Volvo VNL.

July 11, 2017
Business, Technology, Equipment, Autonomous

Swedish T-Pods Mate Truck and Trailer

July 10, 2017
Business, Technology, Autonomous

City of Albuquerque Extends Opens Arms to Self-Driving Vehicles

Albuquerque Mayor Richard Berry sent a strong message to companies developing and testing driverless technology that his city is opening its arms to them.

July 10, 2017