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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, Safety

Bosch Unveils Plans to Expand Wrong-Way Driving Warning

LAS VEGAS — Multinational technology company Bosch on Jan. 6 revealed plans to expand its cloud-based wrong-way driver alert system by partnering with SiriusXM.

January 6, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Autonomous

Deere’s Autonomous Fleet Expanding to Orchards and Quarries

The challenge to ease the burden on growers is prompted by rising demand for food and materials, with an increasing world population but a shrinking number of farmers and laborers.

January 6, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Autonomous

Former TuSimple CEO Hou Scores Legal Victory Against Company

A Texas Business Court judge rejected TuSimple’s request for a restraining order and injunctions against the onetime autonomous trucking pioneer’s founder and his latest venture.

January 6, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

Biden Bans Offshore Drilling as Trump Vows to Undo It

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is moving to ban new offshore oil and gas drilling in most U.S. coastal waters, an effort to block action by the incoming administration to expand offshore drilling.

January 6, 2025
Business, Technology, Logistics, For-Hire

Health Care Business Becomes $20 Billion Lifeline for UPS

UPS Inc. has been quietly building a health care empire to offset stagnating revenue in its core package delivery business.

January 6, 2025
Business, Technology, Safety

PrePass Safety Alliance Names Dietz Executive Vice President

PrePass Safety Alliance named Erik Dietz executive vice president Jan. 2, tasking the transportation industry veteran with advancing safety and efficiency in commercial vehicle operations.

January 3, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Stellantis, VW Shares Fall After US Tax Credit Cuts

Stellantis NV and Volkswagen AG shares declined as some of their plug-in cars lost access to U.S. tax credits under tougher rules that took effect this week.

January 3, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment

Bendix Sells Steering, Pump Specialist R.H. Sheppard

A private equity firm bought steering and engine pump manufacturer R.H. Sheppard from Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems for an undisclosed sum, the brake and active safety software specialist said.

January 3, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Biden Eases Rules for Hydrogen Tax Credits

The tax credit created by President Joe Biden’s signature climate law now includes a carve-out that will benefit some existing nuclear power plants.

January 3, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Fuel

In 2025, Will Trump Administration Be a Friend of Trucking?

In June, ATA President Chris Spear met with then-presidential candidate Donald Trump to gain insight into what the trucking industry might expect should Trump win a second term.

January 2, 2025