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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

Daimler Advances Longhaul Hydrogen Truck Prospects

Daimler Truck recently took another step toward commercializing its prototype longhaul liquid hydrogen-fueled trucks.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
February 9, 2024

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Government, Business, Technology, Safety

Coalition Sues CARB Over Emission Report Mandates

California is being sued over its new emission laws mandating that companies there and out of state report their supply chain emissions and mitigation efforts.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
February 8, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment

Republican Lawmakers Target FHWA Rule

Senior Republicans are seeking to undo emissions targets the Federal Highway Administration is requiring of state transportation agencies.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
February 8, 2024
Business, Technology, Logistics

RXO Closes First Full Year as Company With Q4 Results

RXO closed out its first full year as a stand-alone company by reporting fourth-quarter earnings gains on a year-over-year revenue decline, the company detailed Feb. 8.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
February 8, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment

Congressional Republicans Continue EV Pushback

Senior congressional Republicans called on GOP leaders in the House and Senate to deny funding that would be used to advance proposals associated with electric vehicles.  

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
February 8, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, Logistics

Leading Container Maker Sees Profit Jump in Hydrogen Business

China International Marine Containers Group, the world’s biggest manufacturer of shipping containers, is seeing a surge in revenues from its hydrogen business, a good sign for the fuel.

February 8, 2024
Business, Technology, Logistics, Autonomous, For-Hire

Trucking Executives Cite Opportunities for AI Adoption

LAS VEGAS — Artificial intelligence promises to unlock greater efficiency in the freight transportation industry, but implementing AI functions is not without its challenges.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features
February 8, 2024
Government, Business, Technology

US, EU Discuss Semiconductors, Cybersecurity, Supply Chain

The U.S. and European Union agreed to increase raw material sourcing for semiconductors and better align mutual cybersecurity protocols for infrastructure and businesses.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
February 7, 2024
Business, Technology

Toyota Boosts Spending on US EV Production by $1.3 Billion

Toyota Motor Corp. is boosting investment at a plant in Kentucky by $1.3 billion as it prepares to start U.S. production next year of a three-row, all-electric SUV.

Chester Dawson | Bloomberg News
February 6, 2024
Business, Technology

60 Seconds: Revoy Launches Atypical EV for Class 8 Trucks

Bay Area startup touts electric vehicle's ability to boost fuel economy while reducing emissions. Story by Keiron Greenhalgh.

February 6, 2024