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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.

BusinessTechnologyLogistics

Descartes buys Extensiv, inking its second deal in 2 weeks

Descartes said the deal would expand its warehouse and inventory management capabilities and at the same time extend its 3PL and e-commerce fulfillment portfolio.

September 2, 2026
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

First electric Range Rover will cost more than $200,000

The new model will gauge the high-end market for a large electric vehicle amid uneven demand for battery-powered cars.

September 2, 2026
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyAutonomousPrivate

Uber to cut 3,300 jobs to reduce management layers

The massive restructuring is aimed at reducing management layers and reallocating spending into its ride-sharing, delivery and robotaxi businesses. 

September 2, 2026
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyAutonomousFor-Hire

TFI’s autonomous LTL linehaul logic is sound, analysts say

TFI is working with an as-yet-undisclosed autonomous truck developer ahead of the technology’s introduction in LTL linehaul and then perhaps wider use.

September 1, 2026
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Deere launches AI assistant named JD to guide farmers

The chatbot can help leverage data specific to growers’ fields, with information collected when crops are being planted, treated or harvested. 

September 1, 2026
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyLogisticsGlobal FreightPrivateTop 100

Amazon faces FTC lawsuit over sponsored ad pricing

The FTC and a group of U.S. states sued Amazon over claims the e-commerce giant systematically overcharged advertisers by more than $20 billion since 2019. 

September 1, 2026
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

BYD asks about taking over Canada Stellantis plant

Most of the vehicles Canada produces are exported to the U.S., but the trade war and the lack of a new product earmarked for the factory have clouded its future.

August 31, 2026
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyLogisticsFor-HireTop 100

Fleets turn to AI to extend the reach of driver coaching

Safety managers at two large carriers discussed how they are using AI tools to provide more timely guidance to their drivers at a technology summit this summer.

August 31, 2026
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Nissan and Honda agree to work together on software for cars

Under the deal, Nissan and Honda will share standardized parts in “core ECUs,” or electronic control units, as well as software.

August 31, 2026
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Rivian CFO Claire McDonough moves to GE Vernova

The leadership change injects a measure of uncertainty at Rivian as the company works to accelerate deliveries of its new, lower-cost line of vehicles.

August 28, 2026

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