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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.

Business, Technology, Logistics, Top 100

Uber Freight Launches Capacity-as-a-Service Platform

A capacity-as-a-service platform, Broker Access is designed to boost productivity, service levels and business growth for brokers, Uber Freight said.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
November 15, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment

Mack to Launch New Flagship Semi in 2025

Whether the tractor will be an update of Mack’s existing on-highway flagship, the Anthem, or a new model altogether is unclear.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
November 15, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous, TCA

Cruise Admits to Falsifying Report Over 2023 Crash

Autonomous vehicle maker Cruise has admitted to a federal charge and agreed to pay a $500,000 fine in connection with a crash last year involving one of its vehicles that left a person injured.

Chase DiFeliciantonio | San Francisco Chronicle
November 15, 2024
Business, Technology, Autonomous

Driverless Tech Firm Pony.ai Seeks Up to $195 Million in IPO

Pony.ai Inc. is looking to raise as much as $195 million from its U.S. initial public offering as automotive-related companies lead a modest pickup in Chinese listings.

Bailey Lipschultz | Bloomberg News
November 15, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment

Volvo Aims to Raise Share of North American Truck Market

Volvo Trucks is targeting a 25% North American heavy-duty truck market share by 2030, according to executives at the company.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
November 15, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Truck Maker Nikola Trims 135 Staff in Cost-Cutting Move

Truck maker Nikola recently reduced staffing levels as it seeks to control costs.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
November 14, 2024
Business, Technology

Samsara-Motive Trade Secrets Litigation Enters New Phase

The ongoing legal battle between rival trucking technology vendors Samsara and Motive has entered a new phase as the former has filed additional litigation.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
November 14, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

CARB Rules Seen as Hindrance to Obtaining New Diesel Vehicles

Zero-emission vehicle sales in California over the past two years have been better than anticipated, but the transition to EVs has left some dealers challenged to obtain new diesel trucks.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
November 14, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Five States Seek CARB Delays When Regs Take Effect in 2025

Truckers and legislators in half of the 10 states that automatically adopted California’s Advanced Clean Trucks regulation are trying to put the brakes on before the 2025 rules take effect.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
November 14, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

Homeland Security Department Releases AI Framework

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration released guidelines for using artificial intelligence in the power grid, water system, air travel network and other critical infrastructure.

Josh Boak | The Associated Press
November 14, 2024