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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, Logistics

Bessent Predicts US-China Trade De-Escalation

But in a private speech in Washington for JPMorgan Chase, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent also cautioned that talks between the United States and China had yet to formally start.

April 22, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Fuel

Transport Experts Prepare for Trump-Era Regulatory Shift

President Donald Trump's commitment to reduced federal regulations is expected to lead to a shift in how transportation policy is handled, experts detailed during a discussion April 21.

April 22, 2025
Government, Business, Technology

Uber One Subscription Billing Practices Spark FTC Lawsuit

The FTC claims the rideshare and delivery company hurt consumers through 鈥渄eceptive billing and cancellation practices鈥 as part of its flagship subscription service.

April 21, 2025
Business, Technology

CATL Says Five-Minute EV Charging Has Longer Range Than BYD

CATL says can offer 323 miles of range from just five minutes of charging time. BYD recently launched a car system it says can charge a vehicle for 292 miles in about the same time.

April 21, 2025
Business, Technology

Tech Vendors Roll Out AI Features at TIA

With a focus on AI and workflow automation, transportation tech developers introduced a variety of software products and services for 3PL operations at the TIA 2025 Capital Ideas Conference.

April 21, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, Logistics, For-Hire, Top 100

Analytics Provide Hidden Gains for Tire Management

The data-driven approach has found its way into one of the more underappreciated aspects of trucking literally where the rubber meets the road: tires.

April 21, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment

Peterbilt Emphasizes Flexibility to Navigate Fluid Conditions

Truck maker Peterbilt Motors Co. is relying on its flexibility as the OEM traverses a market facing increasingly uncertain conditions.

April 19, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous, TCA

Waymo Wants to Expand Robotaxi Service South of San Francisco

Waymo is seeking California鈥檚 permission to expand its footprint in the South Bay, offering fared robotaxi rides throughout San Jose and along the peninsula.

April 18, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Autonomous

Torc Begins Testing on Key Laredo-Dallas Lane

91视频 began testing its autonomous trucks on what is expected to be the Daimler Truck subsidiary鈥檚 first driverless freight lane between Laredo and Dallas, the parent company said.

April 18, 2025
Government, Technology, Safety

Trump Administration Terminates Drug Testing Advisory Board

The Trump administration has dissolved the Drug Testing Advisory Board, which for more than three decades has overseen the development of federal testing programs and laboratories that process drug tests.

April 18, 2025