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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, Logistics, Autonomous

Uber Freight Bolsters Drop-and-Hook Solution Nationwide

Uber Freight has scaled up its drop-and-hook capacity solution nationally with new freight network optimization capabilities, the company announced March 21.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
March 21, 2024

Best Trucking Invoicing Software for Growing Carriers

Managing invoices and billing efficiently is crucial for maintaining cash flow and ensuring business growth.

Business, Technology, Autonomous, TCA

Pittsburgh Tech Investment Soars, Spurred by AV Firms

Pittsburgh tech companies raised just over $3 billion in funding last year, led by landmark investments in autonomous vehicle startups like Aurora and Stack AV.

Evan Robinson-Johnson | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
March 21, 2024
Business, Technology, Autonomous, TCA

DoorDash Uses Alphabet’s Wing to Test Drone Delivery in US

DoorDash is testing drone delivery in the U.S. after expanding its partnership with Alphabet’s autonomous drone delivery service Wing.

Jessica Bursztynsky | Fast Company
March 21, 2024
Government, Technology

Biden Touts $8.5 Billion Chips Investment for Intel

CHANDLER, Ariz. — President Joe Biden celebrated an agreement to provide Intel with up to $8.5 billion in direct funding and $11 billion in loans for computer chip plants around the country.

Seung Min Kim and Josh Boak | Associated Press
March 20, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Electrifying Trucking: $1 Trillion Needed for Infrastructure

The trucking industry transitioning to full electrification would require nearly $1 trillion in infrastructure investments, a new study revealed March 19.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
March 19, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Demand for Electric Power Takeoff Systems Is Growing

The power takeoff unit, a staple of thousands of vocational work trucks across dozens of industries, is on the verge of a makeover, as more operators are finding benefits in electric systems.

Gary Frantz | Special to Transport Topics
March 19, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment

Struggling Battery Factory Is Behind GM’s EV Problems

General Motors Co. is racing to fix problems in its electric vehicle business to make good on promises CEO Mary Barra made five years ago. It still has a long way to go.

David Welch | Bloomberg News
March 19, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Logistics, For-Hire

Aerolane Seeks to Use Freighter Planes to Pull Cargo Gliders

Aerolane is testing a business plan to pull cargo gliders with small freighter planes.

Thomas Black | Bloomberg News
March 19, 2024
Business, Technology

60 Seconds: Biden Administration Unveils EV Freight Charging Plan

A blueprint for establishing electric vehicle charging infrastructure for commercial trucks was recently announced by a multi-agency initiative. 

March 18, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

New York Offers $16 Million in Hydrogen Grants

New York has launched two grant programs totaling $16 million to pay for developing, testing and trial runs of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles and industrial hydrogen energy projects.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
March 18, 2024