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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.

BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Paccar鈥檚 DAF Brand Claims International Truck of the Year

The DAF models were recognized for their modular design characteristics, which allow for a variety of battery and axle configurations that expand flexibility for owners.

November 20, 2025
BusinessTechnologyLogistics

Trimble Unveils Next-Gen TMS, AI Agents

At its Insight 2025 tech conference, held Nov. 16-18, Trimble showcased a variety of new AI agents and workflows designed to streamline tasks and boost efficiency across all its systems.

November 19, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentAutonomous

Kodiak Expands Partnership With ZF

Kodiak AI and ZF's relationship extends to the autonomous truck developer's earliest days, when Kodiak鈥檚 founders approached ZF to co-develop a steering system.

November 19, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

EPA to Proceed With 2027 NOx Rules Timeline

鈥淲e are encouraged by several proposed adjustments that should help lower costs and ease implementation,鈥 ATA Vice President of Energy and Environmental Affairs Patrick Kelly said.

November 19, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

China's Shift From Diesel Trucks Changes Global Fuel Demand

Electric trucks now outsell LNG models in China, so its demand for fossil fuels could fall, and "in other countries, it might never take off,鈥 according to an analyst.

November 19, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafetyAutonomous

Tesla Approved for Autonomous Rideshare Service in Arizona

Tesla was allowed to begin offering autonomous rideshare service in Arizona, clearing the way for its nascent robotaxi business to expand to a new state.

November 19, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Analyst Says Machinery Maker Caterpillar Isn't AI Darling

Caterpillar was always an unlikely winner in the AI craze. It makes the bulk of its money selling the equipment like yellow earth movers that has made it a stalwart of American industry.

November 18, 2025
BusinessTechnologyAutonomous

Zoox to Give Free Robotaxi Rides in San Francisco

California regulators still have to approve Zoox's application to charge for rides in San Francisco 鈥 a clearance that聽Waymo received in August 2023聽after overcoming safety concerns.

November 18, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuelLogistics

Daimler Truck鈥檚 Hydrogen Fuel Cell Tractor Takes Next Step

Testing of Daimler Truck鈥檚 prototype Mercedes-Benz GenH2 truck is set to enter a new phase with a second group of carriers, the parent company of Freightliner and Western Star said.

November 17, 2025
BusinessTechnologySafety

Not All Bypasses are Created Equal

Program Airs: December 11, 2 p.m. ET聽Join us to unpack the data behind bypass technology and learn how weigh station bypass can help fleets reduce risk, improve safety plus save time and fuel.

November 17, 2025