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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

Smart Trailer Tech in Action: How Wayfair is Driving Operational Excellence

Program Airs: May 15, 2 p.m. ET聽Alec Matson, Sr. Manager of Transportation for Wayfair, and Mark Wallin, General Manager & SVP of Product for Phillips Connect, join TT's Michael Freeze to discuss why Wayfair choose to invest in smart trailer technology, how their day-to-day operations changed, and what steps you need to take to modernize your fleet's trailer management.聽 聽

May 15, 2025
Business, Technology, Logistics

Smarter Logistics: Technology Strategies That Deliver

Program Airs: May 22, 2 p.m. ET聽Explore how NetSuite empowers transportation companies to enhance operational efficiency, manage logistics, and drive growth. Learn about real-time data insights, automated workflows, and scalable solutions tailored for the evolving needs of the transportation sector. 聽

May 22, 2025
Business, Technology

What's That? Artificial Intelligence

You already know what artificial intelligence is, but today we鈥檙e going to examine what it means in the context of the trucking industry.

May 9, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Calif. Drayage Fleets Face Battery-Electric Truck Dilemma

Carriers in California won鈥檛 be doing a U-turn on the highway to battery-electric truck adoption despite regulatory change, but executives say the thoroughfare needs some maintenance.

May 9, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment

Stellantis Nears CEO Pick With Antonio Filosa Leading

A spokesperson for Stellantis said no decision has been made and the timing for nominating the new CEO is unchanged. Filosa didn鈥檛 respond to a request for comment.

May 9, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Colorado Leads 16 States Suing FHWA to Recoup $1B in EV Grants

The group claims that FHWA ran afoul of its authority by blocking the funds, which were approved by Congress as part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021.

May 9, 2025
Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous, TCA

Bot Auto Stresses Safety at Houston Presentation

Bot Auto, which plans to bring autonomous trucks to Texas highways, presented the company鈥檚 technology and trucks to local transportation and law enforcement agencies on May 8.

May 9, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Emission Rules in Flux; Truck Makers Stay the Course

Alterations to federal emission regulations for Class 8 trucks are likely in the coming months, but the timeline for those changes is unclear, according to industry observers.

May 9, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Uncertainty Dominates Pre-Buy Discussions Ahead of 2027

The trucking industry鈥檚 anticipated pre-buy ahead of 2027 is taking a different shape as economic uncertainty, shifting regulations and tariffs cloud the market.

May 9, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Private

Food and Beverage Fleets Adopt Sustainable Practices

Private fleets operating in the food and beverage sector are demonstrating effective use cases for electric-powered trucks, electric transport refrigeration units and alternative fuels.

May 8, 2025