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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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Lyft to Test Feature Showing Rider Tips and Timeliness

Lyft is testing the feature with a limited number of drivers, and it will gather data and community feedback before deciding on a broader roll-out.

September 17, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Trump Advances $1.3 Billion Biden-Approved Battery Loan

The loan, finalized by the Biden administration in November 2024, was among $400 billion in green bank deals halted by the Trump administration as part of its review of energy financing. 

September 17, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Stoughton Launches Intermodal Container, Smart Chassis

Stoughton Trailers has re-entered the intermodal container market with a new 53-foot domestic container and showcased its next-generation Smart Chassis at Intermodal Expo.

September 17, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

FedEx Freight’s Sloan Wins TMCSuperTech Grand Champion Crown

FedEx Freight technicians claim the top two spots as well as the team title at the 2025 TMCSuperTech National Skills Competition.

September 17, 2025
BusinessTechnologyAutonomous

Lyft, Waymo to Offer Driverless Rides in Nashville in 2026

Waymo is already an established partner with Lyft rival Uber.

September 17, 2025
BusinessTechnologyLogisticsPrivateGlobal Freight

Amazon Revamps AI Agent for Online Sellers Hit by Trade War

The souped-up Seller Assistant is designed to predict demand and manage inventory in a holiday shopping season clouded by the trade war.

September 17, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Jaguar Land Rover Cyberattack Ripples Through Suppliers

The cyberattack that brought Jaguar Land Rover Automotive factories to a standstill is affecting suppliers, with some parts makers forced to pause or scale back their own production.

September 16, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

Trump Extends Deadline to Land TikTok Deal Until Dec. 16

President Trump extended the deadline for TikTok’s Chinese parent, ByteDance, to divest the platform’s U.S. operations — this time until Dec. 16 — staving off a shutdown of the app in the U.S.

September 16, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafety

NHTSA Investigates Tesla Door Handle Failures

Safety agency cites incidents in which exterior door handles stopped working and trapped children inside.

September 16, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipment

Rivian Breaks Ground on $5 Billion Georgia Plant

The groundbreaking is proceeding despite President Donald Trump’s successful push to roll back EV tax credits, starting Sept. 30.

September 16, 2025