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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

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’s 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

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø began testing its autonomous trucks on what is expected to be the Daimler Truck subsidiary’s 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
Business, Technology, Safety, Logistics

Truckstop Stresses Carrier Trust Following Broker Survey

The Broker Insights Survey found that two-thirds of brokers cite fraud as their top issue. Double brokering is the most reported threat, with 86% of brokers experiencing this type of fraud.

April 18, 2025
Business, Technology

The Science of Positive Reinforcement For Proactive Driver Safety

Program Aired: April 17, 2 p.m. ET Find out how building a safety program around positive reinforcement can transform driver performance. Adam Kahn, chief strategy officer at Netradyne, joins Transport Topics' Seth Clevenger for a special one-on-one conversation to discuss why drivers flourish when fleets celebrate their success and how you can make your driver coaching more effective.   

April 17, 2025
Business, Technology, Logistics, Top 100

C.H. Robinson Expands AI Agents Across Shipment Life Cycle

C.H. Robinson has expanded its proprietary fleet of artificial intelligence agents to handle more tasks across the life cycle of a shipment, the company announced April 16.

April 16, 2025
Government, Business, Technology

Trump Looks to Boost Use of Technology to Speed Up Permitting

President Donald Trump signed a directive aimed at boosting the use of technology in the permitting process for infrastructure projects, part of an effort to speed the approval of new projects.

April 16, 2025
Government, Business, Technology

Trump Announces Chips, Drug Probes, Opening Door to Tariffs

President Donald Trump’s administration pressed forward with plans to impose tariffs on semiconductor and pharmaceutical imports by initiating probes led by the Commerce Department.

April 14, 2025
Business, Technology, Autonomous

Autonomous Tech Firm Kodiak Clears Runway for Public Launch

Kodiak Robotics is positioning itself to become publicly traded by entering into a definitive business combination agreement with special purpose acquisition company Ares Acquisition.

April 14, 2025