Transportation providers are gaining access to a broad menu of emerging artificial intelligence capabilities, available both as bolt-on systems and embedded features in transportation management software.
December 12, 2025Transportation Technology News
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.
AI Adoption Raises Stakes for Data Security
Emerging AI tools promise to deliver significant efficiency gains, but also widen the pathways through which sensitive information travels.
December 12, 2025Ford Steps Up Tech to Thwart F-150 Pickup Thieves
Christian Moran of Ford Secure says, “Thieves do like to go after pickup trucks. They also like to go after the contents that are often in pickup trucks."
December 12, 2025Senators Say NDAA Would Roll Back Air Safety Reforms
Senators are pushing for changes to the NDAA after crash investigators warned the legislation would undo key safety reforms stemming from a collision between an airliner and Army helicopter.
December 12, 2025Rivian Unveils AI Chip for Automated Driving, Ditches Nvidia
The automaker will equip its upcoming R2 sport utility vehicles with Rivian Autonomy Processor 1 chips and a new lidar sensor. TSMC will produce the chips.
December 11, 20253,000 Waymo Taxis Recalled After School Bus Passing Problems
The operating software was updated in all vehicles by Nov. 17. The software may cause the vehicle to pass a stopped school bus even when the red lights are flashing and/or stop arm is extended.
December 11, 2025Carvana Notches $33 Billion Run Ahead of S&P Entry
The S&P 500 entry, announced Dec. 5, has added fuel to the shares’ ascent. The first day Carvana trades in the index will be Dec. 22.Â
December 11, 2025VW Considers Producing Range Extender Cars for US, Europe
Volkswagen said it’s monitoring market developments and has reserved the range extender concept for its future EV platform.
December 11, 2025Ford Agrees to Break Up Battery Venture With Cell Partner SK
SK Innovation’s battery unit SK On will take over the companies’ BlueOval SK plant in Tennessee, while Ford will take on their factory in Kentucky, according to an emailed statement.
December 11, 2025Clock Ticks on Trump Transportation Nominees
The Commerce Committee recently approved nominees for leadership roles in the secretary’s office and key safety agencies, setting up confirmation votes as early as this month.
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