FedEx Freight incoming CEO John Smith will deliver the opening keynote in Las Vegas on May 4, weeks before the unit spins off from FedEx on June 1.
April 6, 2026Transportation Technology News
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.
Dallas Executive Helps Police Recover $240,000 Copper Load
A Dallas executive helped thwart an alleged cargo theft by tracking a $240,000 load of copper apparently rerouted to California instead of Illinois.
April 6, 2026Fleets Prepare for PC‑12 Shift With Asset, Viscosity Reviews
PC-12 is touted as a regulatory-driven, technology-aligned upgrade while remaining backward compatible and manageable for fleets.
April 6, 2026AI Moves From Buzzword to Practical Tool
AI is no longer a hypothetical concept in fleet operations. It's prominent in the diagnostic bay, back office and in the toolkit of maintenance leaders.
April 6, 2026Perspective: Creating a Cybersecurity Checklist
Our increasingly digital world has created vulnerabilities, opening the door for sophisticated cybercriminals, writes Ben Barnes of McLeod Software.
April 6, 2026Hankook Truck Tire Production Line to Begin Rolling in July
Construction of the South Korean company’s expansion of the Clarksville, Tenn., plant, which began in December 2023, is scheduled to be completed in June.
April 3, 2026C.H. Robinson Launches Fuel Relief for Carrier Network
C.H. Robinson Worldwide announced it is offering free discount fuel cards and free cash advances for fuel to help counter rising costs on its carrier network.
April 2, 2026Trump Keeps 50% Metals Tariffs, Adds Exemptions
A senior official cast the changes as necessary to simplify the policy and provide more fairness to businesses grappling with President Trump’s tariffs.
April 2, 2026US Accuses China of Harassing Panama-Flagged Ships
The allegations add another point of tension between the U.S. and China ahead of President Donald Trump’s scheduled visit to Beijing in May.
April 2, 2026BeyondTrucks Deploys AI Agents to Customize Freight Rates
BeyondTrucks is rolling out freight rate calculation programs that can be customized using simple language, the dispatch management company announced March 31.
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