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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.

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Ford Taps Amazon to Let Shoppers Buy Its Used Cars Online

Ford joins Hyundai Motor on the Amazon Autos portal, which allows car buyers to browse, finance and purchase a used car by clicking on the familiar 鈥渁dd to cart鈥 icon.

November 17, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Ford Shows Off New High-Tech Headquarters

The 鈥渃rown jewel鈥 of Ford鈥檚 headquarters, according to Ford Land's global design and brand director, is a showroom she likened to a 鈥淛ames Bond villain鈥檚 lair.鈥

November 17, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Cyberattack Drives Major Loss at Jaguar Land Rover

The cyberattack fallout for JLR, already under pressure from U.S. tariffs, was so severe it dented the U.K. economy and forced the government to step in with an emergency loan guarantee.

November 14, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyLogistics

ATA, CVSA Call for Third-Party ELD Certification

The push to strengthen ELD certification comes amid concern on the part of trucking companies, law enforcement and others about ELD tampering aimed at circumventing driver HOS limitations.

November 14, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Trucking Fleets Turn to Renewable Diesel for Cleaner Runs

Emissions can be reduced, and trucking fleets still can rely on today鈥檚 predominant vehicle technologies and fueling infrastructure.

November 14, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentTCA

Scout Motors Selects Charlotte as Headquarters

The聽U.S.聽subsidiary of聽Volkswagen聽is aiming to create 1,200 jobs for its new headquarters. Scout also has a new聽$2 billion electric vehicle production factory聽in聽Blythewood, S.C.

November 14, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentLogisticsFor-HireGlobal FreightTCA

FedEx Places First Order for Harbinger EV Chassis

FedEx spokeswoman聽Savannah Haeger聽said the order represents the first time the shipping company has paired an order in the medium-sized EV chassis space with an investment in the EV truck maker.

November 14, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Hill Transportation Leaders Eye Highway Bill

Rep. Sam Graves鈥 T&I committee is expected to resume hearings specific to comprehensive highway legislation that is meant to improve safety and supply chain connectivity.

November 13, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyLogistics

US, Argentina Advance New Trade Accord

The moves to ease trade in cattle come as the Trump administration is looking to provide relief to American consumers with wholesale beef prices surging in recent years.

November 13, 2025
BusinessTechnologyLogistics

New GXO Chief Sees Logistics Opportunities Amid Downturn

鈥淭he overall economic market may not be growing, but the contract logistics industry is, and outsourcing is,鈥 GXO CEO Patrick Kelleher said during an interview with Transport Topics.

November 13, 2025