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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.

Government, Business, Technology

CHIPS Act Will Ramp Up Production, but Report Cites Costs

WASHINGTON — The 2022 CHIPS and Science Act will “sharply increase production’’ of semiconductors in the United States. But it will do so at a high cost, concludes a report.

January 15, 2025
Government, Business, Technology

CARB Pulls Back EPA Requests on Large Truck Emissions

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California’s efforts to limit pollution from diesel-powered trains and trucks were stalled in anticipation of pushback from the incoming Trump administration.

January 15, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment

DTNA Truck, Bus Sales Dip 2.35% Year Over Year in 2024

Daimler Truck North America sold 190,428 vehicles in 2024, down 2.35% from 195,014 in 2023, parent company Daimler Truck said Jan. 14.

January 14, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, TCA

Harbinger Motors Raises $100M to Fuel Truck Chassis Growth

Harbinger Motors, a medium-size EV cargo truck chassis maker, has raised $100 million to fuel the next stages of its growth of its privately held company.  

January 14, 2025
Government, Business, Technology

NYC’s New Congestion Pricing Zone Sees 7.5% Drop in Traffic

Traffic on New York City’s busiest streets dropped by 7.5%, and morning travel times fell on most major crossings into Manhattan during the first work week of the city’s congestion pricing plan.

January 14, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

US Final Rule Bans Smart Cars With Russian, Chinese Tech

The Biden administration has finalized a rule that effectively bans new personal smart cars with Chinese and Russian technology from American roads.

January 14, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

DTNA to Restart Diesel Truck Sales in Oregon

Daimler Truck North America will resume taking orders for diesel trucks and buses in Oregon after halting sales in late December, the company said Jan. 13.

January 14, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

EPA, Meyer Settle $7.4M Emissions Tampering Case

The EPA has reached a $7.4 million settlement with Meyer Distributing over allegations it sold tens of thousands of aftermarket emissions tampering devices.

January 14, 2025
Business, Technology, Sponsored

Best Trucking Management Software Buyer’s Guide

For growing carriers, choosing the right Trucking Management Software (TMS) is vital for the efficiency and growth of your transportation business. As we move into 2024, it's crucial to understand the key features and considerations that make a TMS solution stand out, and which ones play to your unique operation.

January 14, 2025
Government, Business, Technology

Biden Signs Executive Order to Grow AI Infrastructure

LOS ANGELES — President Joe Biden signed an executive order on artificial intelligence that seeks to ensure the infrastructure needed for advanced AI operations can be built quickly and at scale.

January 14, 2025