Elon Musk’s cost-cutting team is eliminating jobs at the vehicle safety agency that oversees Tesla and has launched investigations into deadly crashes involving his company’s cars.
February 24, 2025Transportation Technology News
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.
Musk Team Lays Off NHTSA Workers Overseeing Tesla
Tesla Snubs Uber for Robotaxi Partnership
Uber Technologies Inc. CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said Elon Musk was not open to making Tesla Inc.’s planned robotaxis available on the ride-sharing platform, making Uber a future competitor.
February 21, 2025How Brokers, Carriers and Shippers Are Fighting Theft and Fraud
As technology systems helped advance collaborative freight movements among brokers, carriers and shippers, thieves also have targeted the sector as an area ripe for fraud.
February 21, 2025Double Brokering Scams Continue to Target Trucking
Brokers make a distinction between co-brokering, done legitimately as a necessity in a fast-paced business environment, and double-brokering, often done by fraudsters.
February 21, 2025Trucking Fights Back Against Fuel Card Skimming
Fuel card skimming has become an increasing threat to the financial security of truck fleets, but industry leaders have been making progress addressing the issue over the past year.
February 21, 2025Rivian Reports Profit but Cuts 2025 EV Sales Forecast
Rivian Automotive said its electric-vehicle deliveries this year will fall short of Wall Street estimates as potential policy shifts in Washington threaten to further dampen EV demand.
February 20, 2025InCharge Energy, DLL Team Up on EV Charging Expansion
The companies announced the agreement Feb. 18, saying the goal is to lower financial barriers for organizations looking to transition to electric vehicles.
February 20, 2025Nikola’s Collapse Puts SEC’s $80 Million Claim at Risk
The SEC ranked No. 1 on the roster of largest unsecured creditors when Nikola, a failed maker of EV trucks, sought court protection on Feb. 19, with the regulator owed about $80 million.
February 20, 2025C.H. Robinson CEO Strives for Impactful Changes
C.H. Robinson CEO Dave Bozeman moved to Minnesota in June 2023 and dug right in with a deep dive into the company and the community.
February 20, 2025Autonomous Trucking Approaches Inflection Point
LAS VEGAS — After many years of development work, autonomous trucks are now on the cusp of commercial driverless operations on highways, in logistics yards and on private sites.
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