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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.

Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Logistics

US-China Trade War Intensifies With No End in Sight

On April 9, Trump ratcheted up pressure on China, raising the import duty to 125%, even as he announced a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs for dozens of other trade partners.

April 9, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Logistics, Autonomous

Ohio Truckers Land Wins in $11 Billion Transportation Budget

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed a transportation bill allocating a two-year, $11 billion budget, including funds championed by the state trucking association, for new truck parking spaces.

April 9, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

NACFE Unveils ‘Messy Middle’ Initiative Fleets

The goal of the latest initiative — NACFE’s fifth Run on Less program — is to explore various alternative fueling options and investigate the need for infrastructure changes.

April 9, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel, Logistics

US Exits Talks on Carbon Cutting Goal for Ships

The U.S. abandoned global talks aimed at cutting shipping’s carbon emissions and threatened to counter against any fees that the country’s merchant fleet incurs if the initiative proceeds.

April 9, 2025
Business, Technology, Logistics

Freight Marketplace Cargado Raises $12M to Expand Operations

Load board company Cargado gained $12 million through a recent funding round with the aim of bolstering its cross-border freight marketplace, the company announced April 7.

April 8, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Logistics

Tariff Fears Drive Surge in Consumer Spending

Trump’s tariffs are rattling U.S. consumers, who are stocking up on everything from cars to olive oil and iPhones. The behavior offers some good news for scrambling businesses.

April 8, 2025
Business, Technology, Logistics, For-Hire

UPS Targets LTL, E-Commerce With New Delivery Options

The logistics giant this week introduced UPS Ground Saver and UPS Ground with Freight Pricing, both part of a broader strategy to compete more aggressively in the evolving delivery market.

April 8, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment

Continental to Offload ContiTech Industrial Unit

Continental AG is returning to its roots, abandoning decades of expansion into auto and industrial parts to focus on its more profitable tires business.

April 8, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Logistics

Could Trump’s Tariffs Trigger a US Recession?

Economists at Goldman Sachs have raised their assessment of the odds the U.S. will experience a recession to 45% from 35% following President Donald Trump's tariffs announcement April 2.

April 8, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Logistics

Thune Doubts Chances for Congressional Tariff Oversight

Senate Republican leader John Thune predicted a bipartisan bill that would give lawmakers greater oversight of President Donald Trump’s tariffs would languish in Congress.

April 7, 2025