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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, Equipment, Fuel

New VTNA, Mack Tractors to Leave Plants With HVO in Tank

All Class 8 tractors rolling off VTNA and Mack Trucks production lines are set to depart manufacturing facilities with hydrotreated vegetable oil or renewable diesel in their fuel tanks.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
April 24, 2024

EDI for Trucking: Everything You Need to Know

Discover the transformative power of EDI for Trucking with Truckbase. Learn how seamless EDI integrations enhance data accuracy, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction for asset-based carriers.

Government, Business, Technology

Biden Makes $11 Billion Push to Beat China at Chip Research

The Biden administration is trying to turn cutting-edge semiconductor research into a more enticing field for Americans.

Mackenzie Hawkins | Bloomberg News
April 24, 2024
Government, Business, Technology

Biden Advances Plan to Make Freight Shipping Carbon-Free

The Biden administration is laying out more of its vision for decarbonizing the freight industry, including plans for standardizing charging infrastructure for electric trucks.

Jennifer A. Dlouhy | Bloomberg News
April 24, 2024
Business, Technology

Tesla to Cut More Than 6,000 Jobs in Texas, California

Tesla Inc. plans to cut more than 6,000 jobs across Texas and California as part of CEO Elon Musk’s demand to slash more than 10% of the global workforce.

Dana Hull | Bloomberg News
April 23, 2024
Business, Technology, Fuel

ATRI Study Touts Renewable Diesel’s Benefits

There are operational and environmental gains to be realized for fleets that favor renewable diesel fuel over battery-electric vehicles, according to a new ATRI study.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
April 23, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, TCA

Georgia Demands Rivian Secure, Maintain Factory Site

Electric vehicle maker Rivian said it is working to secure and maintain the site of its planned Georgia factory, as well as preparing the land for vertical construction as soon as it can move forward with the $5 billion project.

J. Scott Trubey | The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
April 22, 2024
Business, Technology, Autonomous

Tesla Cuts the Price of Its ‘Full Self Driving’ System

NEW YORK — Tesla knocked roughly a third off the price of its “Full Self Driving” system — which can’t drive itself  — to $8,000 from $12,000, according to the company website.

April 22, 2024
Business, Technology, Fuel, TCA

Rivian Cuts 1% of Workforce in Second Round of Layoffs

Electric vehicle upstart Rivian, which recently put on pause plans to build a Georgia factory, said in mid-April it is laying off more workers as it cuts costs to buttress its balance sheet.

J. Scott Trubey | The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
April 19, 2024
Business, Technology, Fuel

Tesla Co-Founder J.B. Straubel Built an EV Battery Colossus

Redwood Materials, started by Tesla co-founder J.B. Straubel, is attempting to create a domestic loop using recycled critical metals for lithium-ion batteries.

Tom Randall | Bloomberg News
April 19, 2024
Business, Technology

Waning EV Market Drags Down Chipmakers’ Shares

A waning electric vehicle market is dragging down shares of companies making chips for automobiles, with their limited exposure to AI excluding them from a broader rally. 

Henry Ren | Bloomberg News
April 19, 2024