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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.

Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Volvo’s US Job Cuts to Total 1,000 VTNA, Mack Employees

CEO Martin Lundstedt dropped the bombshell in the final moments of the truck and bus maker’s first quarter of 2025 earnings call, revealing an additional 200 or so jobs would be cut.

April 23, 2025
Business, Technology, Logistics

Motive Targets Spreadsheet Pain With New Data Tool

Motive Analytics is an integrated data analysis tool that provides fleets with real-time responses and reports. It’s designed to be accessible to people regardless of their expertise.

April 23, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

States Adopt Streamlined Medical Certification Rule Early

Wisconsin, Rhode Island and Missouri are early adopters of a new online process to streamline the handling of Medical Examiner’s Certification for commercial vehicle drivers.

April 23, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment

Tesla Profit Falls 71%, Revenue Drops 9% in Q1

Elon Musk says he’ll be spending less time in Washington slashing government costs and more time running Tesla after his electric vehicle company reported a big drop in profit.

April 23, 2025
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 “deceptive billing and cancellation practices” 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