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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, Logistics

Descartes Acquires TMS Provider 3GTMS for $115 Million

Shippers, third-party logistics providers and freight brokers can use 3GTMS’ products for automating planning, rating, consolidation and routing of over-the-road shipments.

March 25, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Logistics

Fleets and Insurers Respond to Freight Theft Surge

The industry has made some progress in its response to theft but needs to develop more effective countermeasures, according to multiple insurance brokers.

March 25, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment

Fleetio to Acquire Auto Integrate in $1.5 Billion Fleet Deal

Fleetio, a software firm that helps companies manage their vehicle fleets, has raised $450 million in late-stage venture funding to help finance a takeover of Auto Integrate.

March 25, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Autonomous

Waymo to Bring Its Driverless Taxis to Washington in 2026

Waymo on March 25 added Washington to its pioneering robotaxi service’s expanding list of U.S. markets, although passengers will have to wait until next year to take a driverless ride.

March 25, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Daimler Truck Ramps Up Testing of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Truck

Daimler Truck’s heavy-duty hydrogen fuel cell electric truck ambitions took another step forward in recent weeks, as testing of the prototype Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Truck ramped up.

March 24, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment

Foxconn Gets First Major EV-Making Client in Mitsubishi

Hon Hai Precision Industry, known as Foxconn, has secured an agreement to make Mitsubishi EVs, scoring the first major customer for its fledgling EV contract manufacturing business.

March 21, 2025
Business, Technology

AI In Logistics: Why Incremental Change Beat Revolution

AI is gradually transforming the trucking industry, enhancing efficiency without replacing workers, though many independent operators still rely on manual processes. In this whitepaper, Seth Clevenger and David Bell explore AI’s impact on routing, predictive analytics, and fleet operations, highlighting the challenges of scaling AI adoption in the industry.

March 20, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Logistics

Trump Pressures Fed to Cut Rates as Tariff Concerns Grow

The public pushback on interest rates comes as the Trump White House tries to make its case for stiffer tariffs amid a mixed economic picture in the U.S.

March 20, 2025
Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

Lyft’s Driverless Rides Could Arrive as Soon as Summer

The company has been spending more time pitching its vision for the future of its gig-economy business model as it plays catch-up in offering autonomous rides.

March 20, 2025
Government, Technology, Safety, Fuel

Congress to Review DOT Nominees, Trump’s Budget Plan

Members of Congress return to Washington the week of March 24 to consider senior officials for Department of Transportation agencies and President Donald Trump’s budget and tax plan.

March 20, 2025