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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.

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EPA to Curb DEF Shutdowns in New and Existing Trucks

We have heard loud and clear from small businesses across the United States that the current DEF system is unacceptable," EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin said.

August 12, 2025
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Autonomous Truck Firm Waabi Hires Uber Freight's Lior Ron

Trucking industry veteran Lior Ron is joining autonomous technology company Waabi to help scale the commercial deployment of driverless trucks, the company announced Aug. 12.

August 12, 2025
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US Loses Top Spot in Canadas Car Market to Mexico

Trumps imposition of 25% tariffs on foreign vehicles has disrupted the long-standing system that mostly allowed the free flow of vehicles and parts across the three North American countries.

August 12, 2025
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Echo Global Expands Network With FreightSaver Acquisition

The deal is part of Echos ongoing strategy to scale its managed transportation business through targeted acquisitions, adding both operational capacity and regional coverage.

August 12, 2025
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Greenlane Targets Interstate 10 for Next Charging Corridor

Greenlane plans to establish a second commercial electric vehicle charging corridor connecting Southern California to Phoenix via Interstate 10.

August 12, 2025
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4 Top Truck Makers Sue CARB, Newsom Over Emissions Rules

Daimler, International, Paccar and Volvo Group are suing the California Air Resources Board on grounds that federal actions vacated the states efforts to enforce its own emissions rules.

August 11, 2025
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Trump Extends China Tariff Truce for 90 Days to Nov. 10

President Donald Trump on Aug. 11 extended a tariff truce with China for another 90 days through Nov. 10, stabilizing trade ties between the worlds two largest economies.

August 11, 2025
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GM Revives Plans for Personal Self-Driving Car

Were accelerating the development of autonomous driving technology capable of operating without active human oversight, spokeswoman Chaiti Sen said in a statement.

August 11, 2025
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Ford Pivots From Electrifying Big Trucks to Budget EVs

The plan is part of what Farley called a tremendous pivot away from its earlier strategy of electrifying its largest models, which it largely abandoned a year ago.

August 11, 2025
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California EV Incentives Stall as Federal Credit Nears End

The pending expiration of federal rebates sets the stage for a nationwide rush of EV buying before the $7,500 federal credit expires.

August 11, 2025