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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.

BusinessTechnologySafety

Motive Focuses on AI for Fleets at Vision Conference

Our work here will never be done, Motive CEO Shoaib Makani said during a keynote address. We are going to continue to solve new problems and expand the scope of this platform."

April 25, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Continental Appoints New CFO Ahead of Parts Makers Overhaul

Continental appointed company veteran Roland Welzbacher to succeed Olaf Schick as CFO as the German manufacturer sheds units to focus on its more profitable tires business.

April 25, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipment

Equipment: Truck Prices to Rise as Early as May Due to Tariffs

The latest on how the Trump administration's approach to tariffs is impacting OEMs in the trucking industry.

April 24, 2025
BusinessTechnology

Optimize Every Mile: How XPO Uses Samsara & Drivewyze to Drive Fleet Efficiency

Program Aired: April 24, 2 p.m. ETJoin Samsara and Drivewyze on April 24th to discover how leading fleets are leveraging weigh station bypass technology and real-time telematics to reduce delays and get drivers to their destinations faster, boost compliance with effortless safety monitoring, and save on fuel and operational costs with smarter routing.

April 24, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafetyAutonomous

NHTSA Takes Initial Steps to Boost Self-Driving Vehicles

The Trump administration announced its first policy moves to remove what it sees as regulatory barriers facing autonomous vehicles.

April 24, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

FMCSA Approves Two More Intellistop Five-Year Exemptions

FMCSA has granted two more companies five-year exemptions to operate their trucks using a pulsating brake light system equipped with a module manufactured by Intellistop Inc.

April 24, 2025
BusinessTechnologyAutonomous

Uber, Volkswagen Partner to Deploy Autonomous ID Buzz Vans

Uber and Volkswagen have partnered to deploy thousands of electric ID Buzz vans in the U.S., marking the latest partnership to expand autonomous options on the ride-hailing app.

April 24, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Volvos US Job Cuts to Total 1,000 VTNA, Mack Employees

CEO Martin Lundstedt dropped the bombshell in the final moments of the truck and bus makers first quarter of 2025 earnings call, revealing an additional 200 or so jobs would be cut.

April 23, 2025
BusinessTechnologyLogistics

Motive Targets Spreadsheet Pain With New Data Tool

Motive Analytics is an integrated data analysis tool that provides fleets with real-time responses and reports. Its designed to be accessible to people regardless of their expertise.

April 23, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafety

States Adopt Streamlined Medical Certification Rule Early

Wisconsin, Rhode Island and Missouri are early adopters of a new online process to streamline the handling of Medical Examiners Certification for commercial vehicle drivers.

April 23, 2025