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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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Stellantis Shakes Up Leadership Team as New CEO Takes Office

Stellantis is reorganizing its top management ranks as new CEO Antonio Filosa begins his push to turn around the struggling automaker.

June 23, 2025
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Teslas Modest Robotaxi Rollout Staged for Retail Investors

Tesla rolled out its long-promised driverless taxi service to a handful of riders June 22, a modest debut for what Elon Musk sees as a transformative new business line.

June 23, 2025
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Fred Smith, FedEx Chairman and Founder, Dies at 80

It is with profound sadness and a heavy heart that I share that Frederick W. Smith, our founder and executive chairman, died earlier today, CEO Raj Subramaniam wrote June 21.

June 22, 2025
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NYC Sets Smaller Driver Pay Raise After Uber, Lyft Resistance

New York City on June 20 announced new minimum-pay rules for rideshare drivers, settling on a smaller-than-proposed 5% increase following pushback from Uber Technologies and Lyft.

June 20, 2025
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DAT, OTR Settle Dispute Over Outgo Acquisition

A potentially explosive June 17 emergency hearing in the Superior Court of Cobb County in Georgia was canceled after the two companies settled.Neither provided details on what it involved.

June 20, 2025
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Fleets Grapple With Shifts in Trade, Freight Amid Tariffs

Shifting U.S. trade policies, fluctuating tariffs and the resulting supply chain upheaval have created an uncertain landscape for the trucking industry, in the present and down the road.

June 20, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafetyAutonomous

Democratic Lawmakers Try to Delay Tesla's Robotaxi Rollout

A group of Democratic lawmakers in Texas is asking Elon Musk to delay the planned rollout of driverless robotaxis in the state this weekend to assure that the vehicles are safe.

June 20, 2025
BusinessTechnologyLogisticsTop 100

GXO Selects Supply Chain Veteran Patrick Kelleher as CEO

Patrick is a world-class operator with the relevant experience to lead GXO through its next phase of growth, GXO Board Chairman Brad Jacobs said.

June 20, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Daimler, Volvo Roll Out Coretura Operating System JV Plans

Daimler Truck and Volvo Group laid out the game plan for their truck operating system joint venture named Coretura on June 17.

June 18, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyAutonomous

Waymo Applies for NYC Testing Permit

Waymo has applied for a permit to test its robotaxis in New York City, despite an absence of local regulations supporting commercially operated autonomous vehicles.

June 18, 2025