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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.

Government, Business, Technology, Autonomous

Waymo to Bring Its Driverless Taxis to Washington in 2026

Waymo on March 25 added Washington to its pioneering robotaxi service’s expanding list of U.S. markets, although passengers will have to wait until next year to take a driverless ride.

March 25, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Daimler Truck Ramps Up Testing of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Truck

Daimler Truck’s heavy-duty hydrogen fuel cell electric truck ambitions took another step forward in recent weeks, as testing of the prototype Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Truck ramped up.

March 24, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment

Foxconn Gets First Major EV-Making Client in Mitsubishi

Hon Hai Precision Industry, known as Foxconn, has secured an agreement to make Mitsubishi EVs, scoring the first major customer for its fledgling EV contract manufacturing business.

March 21, 2025
Business, Technology

AI In Logistics: Why Incremental Change Beat Revolution

AI is gradually transforming the trucking industry, enhancing efficiency without replacing workers, though many independent operators still rely on manual processes. In this whitepaper, Seth Clevenger and David Bell explore AI’s impact on routing, predictive analytics, and fleet operations, highlighting the challenges of scaling AI adoption in the industry.

March 20, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Logistics

Trump Pressures Fed to Cut Rates as Tariff Concerns Grow

The public pushback on interest rates comes as the Trump White House tries to make its case for stiffer tariffs amid a mixed economic picture in the U.S.

March 20, 2025
Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

Lyft’s Driverless Rides Could Arrive as Soon as Summer

The company has been spending more time pitching its vision for the future of its gig-economy business model as it plays catch-up in offering autonomous rides.

March 20, 2025
Government, Technology, Safety, Fuel

Congress to Review DOT Nominees, Trump’s Budget Plan

Members of Congress return to Washington the week of March 24 to consider senior officials for Department of Transportation agencies and President Donald Trump’s budget and tax plan.

March 20, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Logistics

AI Helps Moving Companies Boost Efficiency, Cut Costs

There are many uses for AI programs for moving companies — and for-hire carriers in general — executives said. But preparation is key to their effective use.

March 20, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel, Logistics

Biden’s Energy Department Suppressed LNG Study, GOP Says

The analysis is likely to intensify criticisms that former President Joe Biden’s pause was politically motivated and could cast doubts on the results of a second assessment.

March 19, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment

Stellantis’ Elkann: Auto Industry Doesn’t Need Defense Ties

Stellantis Chairman John Elkann says Europe’s auto manufacturers don’t need the defense industry to survive, after some governments called on carmakers to contribute to a defense push.

March 19, 2025