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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.

BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Mack Supplies More Pioneer Safety Package Details

The revamped safety packages are headlined by a switch away from Bendix Fusion to a proprietary safety and collision mitigation system — Mack Protect.

July 22, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

Joby Targets 2026 US Air Taxi Launch

Air taxi startup Joby Aviation expects to have five aircraft in one of the final phases of certification next year as it aims to start commercial flights in early 2026, according to its CEO.

July 21, 2025
BusinessTechnologyLogistics

Fleetworthy Buys Predictive Tolling Specialist Commercelogic

Fleetworthy said the deal would offer carriers that use its Bestpass product predictive toll insights, automated reconciliation and cost-saving opportunities.

July 21, 2025
BusinessTechnologySafetyLogistics

Freight Brokers Use Technology to Fight Surging Cargo Theft

As freight brokers battle fraudsters intent on cargo theft, they are building defenses that combine multiple technologies provided by vendors and augmented by their own systems.

July 21, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafetyAutonomous

Tesla to Fight California’s Claim It Overhypes Autopilot

Tesla is facing off with the California DMV over claims that the company has exaggerated the capabilities of its Autopilot and Full Self-Driving technology and misled consumers.

July 21, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipment

Stellantis Takes Surprise $2.7B Loss as Trump Shakes Market

Stellantis on July 21 announced a surprise $2.7 billion first-half net loss, while analysts had expected a small profit. The maker of Jeeps is tallying the costs of trade wars.

July 21, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentAutonomous

Aeva, Daimler Truck Expand Lidar Deal for Autonomy

Trucking technology company Aeva announced an expanded partnership with Daimler Truck North America to advance the commercialization of autonomous vehicles.

July 18, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipment

Trump Adds Tariffs on Industries for Aug. 1 Double Whammy

President Donald Trump is readying plans for industry-specific tariffs to kick in alongside his country-by-country duties on Aug. 1.

July 18, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Optimizing Your Fleet’s Tractor Life Cycle

"Keep, trade or sell.” That’s the age-old question that often keeps fleet managers and executives up at night when it comes to vehicle acquisition. Sound familiar?

July 18, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyPerspective

Perspective: Mack Pioneer Wedge Cuts Drag, Widens Cab

One major key to the new model’s potential success is its combination of advanced aerodynamic design and ­driver ergonomics in the form of a wedge shape.

July 18, 2025