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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, Logistics, Autonomous, For-Hire, Top 100

Volvo Autonomous TaaS Product to Be Known as Autona/freight

Volvo Autonomous Solutions鈥 rollout of its transport-as-a-service offering ramped up a couple of notches in recent days.

May 8, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Demand Jumps for Renewable Natural Gas, RNG-Powered Trucks

Freightliner has opened its order book for fifth-generation Cascadia tractors powered by Cummins鈥 X15N natural gas engine.

May 7, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, TCA

Electric School Bus Maker Lion Faces Likely Liquidation

A court-appointed monitor says there is a 鈥渧ery high鈥 likelihood that electric truck and bus maker Lion Electric will be liquidated.

May 7, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Tariffs Force Rivian to Lower Annual Delivery Outlook

The company now expects to sell 40,000 to 46,000 battery-powered pickups, SUVs and delivery vans this year, it said May 6 while reporting first-quarter results.

May 6, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment

Weak US On-Highway Truck Demand Drags on Q1 Cummins Revenue

Equipment manufacturer Cummins saw revenue fall in Q1 on the back of weaker on-highway truck sales in both North and South America and broad buyer worry about business trends.

May 6, 2025
Business, Technology, Logistics

Quote Smarter and Protect Your Margins with Tai

Discover how Tai TMS helps freight brokers quote FTL and LTL shipments with speed, accuracy, and consistency. This whitepaper demonstrates how automation, real-time data, and smart tools simplify pricing, protect margins, and empower your team to win more loads.

May 6, 2025
Government, Business, Technology

Transform Your TCO with Fleet Emissions Strategy

Ceramex North America is revolutionizing emissions system restoration with cutting-edge innovation that boosts fleet uptime and reduces costs. Discover how Ceramex鈥檚 patented technology can help advance your fleet's performance and lead to measurable savings.

May 6, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment

Data Center Demand Propels Eaton Q1 Profit, Revenue Growth

Data center and electricity generation construction continued to power Eaton profit and revenue increases in Q1 as the component manufacturer鈥檚 vehicles division lagged again.

May 6, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, Logistics

California Awards Tax Credits for Port, Hydrogen Projects

California Gov. Gavin Newsom awarded a $1.5 million tax credit for a hydrogen fuel facility and a $800,000 credit to expand Port Hueneme鈥檚 logistics and supply chain infrastructure.

May 5, 2025
Government, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Congressional Republicans Push Reconciliation Bill

House Republicans recently took a major step in their quest to approve as early as this month a comprehensive tax and budget measure supported by the Trump White House.

May 5, 2025