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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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60 Seconds: How Shippers and Warehouse Operators Manage Turbulence

In a time of unpredictable tariffs and changing international trade policies, shippers and warehouse operators have been dealing with an uncertain business environment, supply chain upheaval, and shifting inventory levels and purchasing practices.

August 15, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

Trump Says Semiconductor Tariffs Could Reach 300%

The president has repeatedly promised that levies on chips and pharmaceuticals are coming within weeks, but no formal announcements have yet been made.

August 15, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Trucking Fleets Adopt ADAS to Improve Highway Safety

鈥淭here are some that are really taking off,鈥 said Robert Braswell, executive director of the Technology & Maintenance Council of American Trucking Associations.

August 15, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Latest ADAS Systems Detect Safety Risks With Greater Accuracy

Advanced driver assistance systems have been steadily evolving, and fleets are increasingly taking advantage of the safety benefits.

August 15, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

Applied Materials Falls After China Troubles Weigh on Forecast

Applied Materials plunged in late trading after giving a disappointing sales and profit forecast,聽renewing concerns that the U.S. trade dispute with China聽is weighing on demand.

August 14, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyFuel

States Embrace Road Use, EV Fees to Boost Transport Revenue

Colorado and Virginia recently hiked road use fees, while Hawaii, Georgia, Rhode Island and New Jersey are raising usage fees on EVs.

August 14, 2025
BusinessTechnologySafetyLogistics

Outpost Unveils New Gate Automation Platform

The platform uses computer vision and artificial intelligence to cut costs, improve yard security and automatically capture more gate events with auditable data.

August 14, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Most Diesel Repair Shops Understaffed Last Year, ATRI Finds

A scarcity of diesel technicians facing career obstacles is a widening concern for a trucking industry that depends on them, according to a new American Transportation Research Institute report.

August 13, 2025
BusinessTechnologyLogistics

Fleet-Tracking Startup Motive Picks JPMorgan for US IPO

The startup is generating about $500 million of annualized recurring revenue from its more than 100,000 customers.

August 13, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyAutonomous

Tesla Hints at NYC Ride-Hailing With Autopilot Job Posting

A new job listing in Tesla鈥檚 Autopilot operations seeks a driver for a prototype vehicle that would gather data for as much as eight hours a day.

August 13, 2025