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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, Logistics

Agile Cold Storage Breaks Ground on Dallas-Area Warehouse

The 122,949-square-foot, multi-temperature facility is expected to open by the end of this year following a Jan. 23 groundbreaking ceremony.

February 4, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment

Cummins Posts Lower Q4 Profit on Weak Truck Demand

Weak global heavy-duty truck market demand plus a reorganization of the Accelera decarbonization technology unit hurt Cummins profit in the fourth quarter of 2024, the company said.

February 4, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

China to Impose Tariffs on US Products, Including Oil

BEIJING 鈥 China countered President Donald Trump鈥檚 tariffs on Chinese products with tariffs on select U.S. imports Feb. 4, as well as announcing an antitrust investigation into Google.

February 4, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Autonomous

Volvo, Waabi Partner to Produce Autonomous Trucks

Waabi will integrate its autonomous driving system, the Waabi Driver, with Volvo鈥檚 production-ready VNL Autonomous model. Commercial pilots will begin in Texas in the coming months.

February 4, 2025
Government, Business, Technology

Ontario Cancels Deal With Musk鈥檚 Starlink

Ontario鈥檚 premier said his government is ending its contract with Starlink, the Elon Musk-controlled satellite company.

February 3, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Mexico鈥檚 Sheinbaum Says Tariffs Delayed for One Month

Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum said tariffs would be delayed for one month after a conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump on Feb. 3.

February 3, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

China Renews Threat to Counter US Tariffs

TAIPEI, Taiwan 鈥 China has reiterated its threat to take 鈥渘ecessary countermeasures to defend its legitimate rights and interests鈥 following the decision to impose 10% tariffs on China.

February 3, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Canada Retaliates on Tariffs; Mexico Response in Limbo

TORONTO 鈥 Canada and Mexico ordered retaliatory tariffs on American goods in response to sweeping tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump.

February 3, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Trump: Tariffs Could Cause 'Some Pain'

PALM BEACH, Fla. 鈥 President Donald Trump said Feb. 2 that Americans could feel 鈥渟ome pain鈥 from the emerging trade war triggered by his tariffs against Canada, Mexico and China.

February 3, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel, Logistics, Perspective

Perspective: A Case Study on Building EV Charging Networks

The level of stakeholder buy-in required to propel electrification in trucking cannot be overstated, as a single example in California illustrates.

February 3, 2025