Technology
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.
Biden’s ‘Infrastructure Decade’ Becoming More Concrete
A bipartisan infrastructure law topping $1 trillion is fueling a wave of freight and passenger mobility projects nationwide this summer.
Text Message Scammers Seek Fake Toll Fees in Multiple States
The FBI and tolling operators across the nation are issuing warnings about “smishing” text message scams asking people to pay fake toll charges on fraudulent websites.
Uber Partners With BYD on Putting Drivers Into 100,000 EVs
Uber will team up with BYD to put 100,000 electric vehicles onto the ride-hailing company’s platform, in a major deal between American and Chinese businesses that notably excludes the U.S.
Tesla in Fatal Washington Crash Was Using Self-Driving System
DETROIT — Authorities in Washington have determined that a Tesla that hit and killed a motorcyclist near Seattle in April was operating on the company’s “Full Self Driving” system.
Tesla Tester Nearly Crashes While Using ‘Full Self-Driving’
A Truist Securities analyst with a hold rating on Tesla’s stock wrote that he narrowly avoided a crash when he test-drove one of the carmaker’s vehicles and used its driver-assistance system.
FAA Clears Drone Companies to Operate in Shared Airspace
The FAA has cleared Wing and Zipline to fly their drones simultaneously over the suburbs of Dallas-Fort Worth without visual observers, using technology to keep the drones apart.
Tesla Deploys Fix to 1.85 Million Cars After Hoods Fly Open
Tesla Inc. released a software update to 1.85 million cars in the U.S. to guard against its vehicles’ hoods flying open during driving.
Perspective: Make Your Workforce a ‘Human Firewall’
Humans are the greatest asset and vulnerability for logistics companies in today’s cybersecurity landscape. Human error can inadvertently expose organizations to crippling risks.
German Agency OKs Volkswagen’s Plans to Buy Rivian Stake
BERLIN — The German Federal Cartel Office has approved plans by carmaker Volkswagen to buy a stake in U.S. electric car manufacturer Rivian, it said July 29.
Traton Q2 Profits Rise 4.4% Despite Navistar’s Mirror Woes
Traton’s profits rose in Q2 2024 as higher prices and South American demand trumped a slump in truck sales for Navistar’s International Trucks brand due to a shortage of mirrors.