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April 16, 2026Transportation Technology News
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.
Union Pacific, Rocky Mountain Steel Sign Rail Supply Deal
Union Pacific has secured long-term access to U.S.-made steel rail through a new seven-year contract with Rocky Mountain Steel Mills.
April 16, 2026VW Faces $600M Hit for Ending Output of Sole US-Made EV
Volkswagen said last week it would stop making the battery-powered ID.4 at its assembly plant in Chattanooga after EV demand cratered.
April 16, 2026Stellantis Hires Hyundai’s Head of US Sales Michael Orange
Stellantis also teaming with Microsoft to accelerate deployment of AI software across its cars and operations to improve customer experience.
April 16, 2026SpaceX Buying Spree Inflates Tesla Cybertruck Sales
Elon Musk's SpaceX accounted for 1,279 — or more than 18% — of the 7,071 Cybertrucks registered in the U.S. during the fourth quarter.
April 16, 2026Transflo Integrates SMC³ Data for Faster LTL Billing
Transflo has integrated SMC³’s execution and visibility data into its AI-driven invoice audit and dispute resolution platform, the companies announced.
April 16, 2026Ford EV Chief Doug Field to Leave Company in Reorganization
Ford's top EV executive is leaving the company as part of a sweeping reorganization to merge its EV and manufacturing operations.
April 15, 2026CATL Appeals Pentagon Listing as US-China Tensions Persist
The world’s largest EV battery maker is pushing for its removal from a Pentagon list of companies tied to China’s military that’s cast a pall over its U.S. prospects.
April 15, 2026Medium-Duty Truck Sales Hit 14th Month Below Prior Year
Classes 4-7 retail truck sales for the month decreased 14.7% to 17,019 from the 19,942 units during the prior-year period, Omdia Automotive reported.
April 15, 2026House Approves Aviation Safety Bill
The House bill, called the Alert Act, has the backing of industry groups, but lawmakers will now have to try to find a compromise that will satisfy the Senate.
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