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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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US Tightens Export Controls on Chinese Subsidiaries

A long-awaited rule published Sept. 29 by the Commerce Department seeks to prevent sanctioned companies from using affiliates to access restricted U.S. goods. 

September 29, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentPerspective

Perspective: How Trailer Telematics Can Benefit Leasing Firms

For trailer leasing companies, there's an opportunity to generate new revenue streams and make better, data-driven decisions through the use of trailer telematics.

September 29, 2025
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UP-Norfolk Southern Deal Boosts Rare $1 Trillion M&A Market

Global deal values have topped $1 trillion in a third quarter for only the second time ever, thanks to transactions like the Sept. 29 $55 billion take-private of video game maker Electronic Arts.

September 29, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyPrivateGlobal Freight

Electric Aircraft Firm Beta Technologies Files for US IPO

The company counts TPG, Amazon.com and General Electric among investors with 5% or greater stakes.

September 29, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuelLogistics

EV Realty Wins $75M Private Equity-Led Capital Infusion

EV Realty’s first public charging facility in San Bernardino, Calif., will be among the projects receiving an influx of cash from the additional funding round.

September 26, 2025
BusinessTechnology

EVgo Is Open to Buying Rival EV Charging Firms

The charging industry has faced several challenges: the imminent expiration of federal tax credits for electric vehicles, slowing EV sales and competition among station operators.

September 26, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipment

Trump Imposes 25% Tariff on Heavy-Duty Trucks

American Trucking Associations in May voiced opposition to the prospect of the proposed truck tariffs, stressing the levies could cause financial strain for an industry already struggling.

September 25, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Volvo VNL Offers Restful Night, On-Road Performance

Volvo hosted a roughly 100-mile five-truck ride-along convoy to showcase the truck’s on-road performance and interior amenities.

September 25, 2025
BusinessTechnologyAutonomous

Autonomous Truck Developer Kodiak AI Goes Public

Kodiak AI went public Sept. 25 after the self-driving truck developer’s merger with special purpose acquisition company Ares Acquisition Corp. II.

September 25, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentLogistics

VTNA Offers Free Load Board to Customers

Any carrier that has a Load Finder account can connect all its trucks via its electronic logging device, VTNA Product Marketing Manager Madeline Sullivan told Transport Topics.

September 24, 2025