Trimble’s Q1 transportation revenue falls 2% to $155M

Trimble Inc. on Wednesday reported that its first-quarter transportation revenue decreased just 2% year over year (y/y) to $154.9 million.  “In transportation, the market backdrop is very dynamic with a softening freight market that’s pressuring carriers to find new frontiers of efficiency, which technology can help address,” Rob Painter, Trimble’s president and CEO, said on…

Changing the game: Core business model, plus ecosystem of value

By Omar Singh, president and founder, Surge Transportation The companies growing rapidly and staying relevant to their customers are offering much more than their core business model – they are offering “core-plus,” some form of additional value creation or frictionless experience. These companies are focusing on developing a rich ecosystem of partnerships and leveraging those…

ACT Expo a coming of age for hydrogen-powered trucking

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Not long ago, hydrogen and fuel cell trucks were lightly regarded at the Advanced Clean Transportation Expo. This year, they are capturing once unimaginable attention. A parade of significant hydrogen-related announcements began even before what has become a must-attend event that outgrew its Long Beach, California, venue. Toyota Motor North America (TMNA),…