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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

Transform Your TCO with Fleet Emissions Strategy

Ceramex North America is revolutionizing emissions system restoration with cutting-edge innovation that boosts fleet uptime and reduces costs. Discover how Ceramex’s patented technology can help advance your fleet's performance and lead to measurable savings.

May 6, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment

Data Center Demand Propels Eaton Q1 Profit, Revenue Growth

Data center and electricity generation construction continued to power Eaton profit and revenue increases in Q1 as the component manufacturer’s vehicles division lagged again.

May 6, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, Logistics

California Awards Tax Credits for Port, Hydrogen Projects

California Gov. Gavin Newsom awarded a $1.5 million tax credit for a hydrogen fuel facility and a $800,000 credit to expand Port Hueneme’s logistics and supply chain infrastructure.

May 5, 2025
Government, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Congressional Republicans Push Reconciliation Bill

House Republicans recently took a major step in their quest to approve as early as this month a comprehensive tax and budget measure supported by the Trump White House.

May 5, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, Logistics

Morgan Olson Debuts Compact Kestrel Work Truck

The manufacturer, known for its dominance in the step van segment, positioned the Kestrel as a versatile alternative for vocations ranging from last-mile delivery to emergency response.

May 5, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Rivian to Build $120 Million Supplier Park in Illinois

The 1.2 million-square-foot park in Normal will allow the electric-vehicle maker to increase production at its plant in 2026, when it starts building its R2 model, said CEO RJ Scaringe.

May 5, 2025
Business, Technology

Automation: UPS in Talks With Figure AI to Use Humanoid Robots

UPS is in talks with robotics startup Figure AI to use humanoid robots for some tasks in the logistics giant’s network. Exact functions that Figure's humanoids would handle remain unclear.   

May 5, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Logistics

Tiny Logistics Firm’s Shares Surge on Plan to Buy Trump Coin

Freight Technologies of Houston announced it will hold President Donald Trump’s memecoin as a treasury asset, fueling its blistering stock rally.

May 5, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment

Windrose Prepares for July Launch of US Truck Assembly

Windrose expects to begin assembly of its R700 Class 8 battery-electric tractors in Huntington Beach, Calif., by July 4, the truck manufacturer’s CEO said.

May 2, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

US Won’t Move Forward With Billions in Biden-Era Energy Loans

Energy Secretary Chris Wright said DOE doesn’t plan to move forward with billions of dollars' worth of Biden-era loans as the Trump administration reviews DOE's $400 billion green bank.

May 2, 2025