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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.
What Happens When Police Pull Over a Driverless Vehicle? Watch.
Who gets a ticket in a driverless car? It turns out no one does, the San Francisco Police learned recently.
Amazon Kicks Off Jumbo 7-Part Bond Sale
Amazon.com Inc. is offering investment-grade bonds for general corporate purposes that may include repaying debt as well as funding acquisitions and share buybacks in its first note sale in about a year.
Elon Musk Won’t Join Twitter’s Board
Twitter Inc.’s shares slid after Elon Musk decided not to join its board, a stunning twist to a weeklong saga that has captivated the tech community and touched off renewed speculation about the company’s future.
April 11, 2022UST Promotes Kevin Dietrich
UST Logistical Systems announced the promotion of Kevin Dietrich to executive president. In his new role, Dietrich will be responsible for all divisions and their financial performance.
April 8, 2022Outgrowing Your TMS Is OK, Just Don't Let It Happen Twice
Outgrowing your software or platform is a normal rite of passage, and one that should be celebrated. But after that first time, if you find yourself again in need of new platforms, that's a sign you probably made a mistake.
Musk Says Tesla Will Build Vehicle Designed to Be a Robotaxi
AUSTIN, Texas — Tesla will build a vehicle dedicated for use as a robotaxi, and it will start making three new vehicles next year, CEO Elon Musk told fans at a party celebrating the opening of a Texas factory.
April 8, 2022Dandelions Could Provide Rubber for Tires
A fast-growing, resilient species of dandelion that could serve as a domestic source for natural rubber for tires is the focus of accelerated commercialization backed by the Department of Defense and involving tiremaker Goodyear, BioMADE and Farmed Materials.
Mack Offers Range Calculator for LR Electric Model
Mack Trucks has introduced its range calculator for its Mack LR Electric refuse vehicles to help customers simulate real-world routes and build routes based on route-specific variables.
April 8, 2022Musk Says Tesla Semi Coming Next Year
Tesla Inc. will start production next year of three products that have fallen well behind Elon Musk’s original schedule, including the Semi.
Fullbay Will Add Digital Marketing After Acquisition
Truck repair software developer Fullbay announced April 7 that it has acquired digital marketing agency Dieselmatic Digital Inc.. which focuses on repair shops.
April 7, 2022