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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, Safety, Fuel, Autonomous

Tesla Completes Wall, Roof Construction at Semi Factory

Teslas previously announced production timeline for the Semi remains on schedule, with the first tractors expected to be built by the end of the year and manufacturing ramping up in 2026.

January 30, 2025
Business, Technology, Safety

Trucking Industry Cargo Thefts Reach Record High in 2024

Verisk CargoNet reported that cargo theft incidents jumped 27% year over year to a record 3,625 across North America, and the estimated average value per theft increased 7.7%.

January 30, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

Infrastructure Shows Effects of Climate Change

Worldwide warming temperatures are hammering roads that were built for a different climate, ballooning repair budgets and sometimes cutting off communities from goods and services.

January 30, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Changes Coming for Car and Pickup Fuel Efficiency

DETROIT Hours after being sworn in as the new Secretary of Transportation, Sean Duffy took aim at the main way the federal government regulates miles per gallon for cars and pickup trucks.

January 30, 2025
Business, Technology, Logistics, Top 100

C.H. Robinson Reports 382% Earnings Jump for Q4

The Eden Prairie, Minn.-based logistics and shipping company on Jan. 29 posted net income of $149.3 million, or $1.22 a diluted share, for the three months ending Dec. 31.

January 30, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

GOP Energy Coalition Pushes All-of-the-Above Strategy

Two of Donald Trumps former Cabinet secretaries are outlining a vision for American energy dominance that embraces all forms of power production even sources Trump has ridiculed.

January 30, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Fuel

Senate Confirms Lee Zeldin as EPA Chief in 56-42 Vote

Zeldin will help President Donald Trump fulfill his pledge to roll back major environmental regulations, including those aimed at slowing climate change and encouraging use of EVs.

January 29, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

Trumps Commerce Pick Leaves CHIPS Act Direction Unclear

I cant say that I can honor something I havent read, Howard Lutnick, Trumps nominee for commerce secretary, said of the binding CHIPS Act awards in a confirmation hearing Jan. 29.

January 29, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Fuel

Teslas Market Value Surges Despite EV Demand Concerns

The vehicle maker's shares have nearly doubled in value since the last time it reported earnings. But its car-selling business has become a sideshow to Elon Musks political prominence.

January 29, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

ZM Trucks to Launch US Production in California in 2025

The company, a subsidiary of ZO Motors, plans to manufacture zero-emission commercial vehicles at the new 210,000-square-foot plant, starting in the first half of 2025.

January 29, 2025