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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, Equipment

Smart Trailer Tech in Action: How Wayfair is Driving Operational Excellence

Program Airs: May 15, 2 p.m. ET聽Alec Matson, Sr. Manager of Transportation for Wayfair, and Mark Wallin, General Manager & SVP of Product for Phillips Connect, join TT's Michael Freeze to discuss why Wayfair choose to invest in smart trailer technology, how their day-to-day operations changed, and what steps you need to take to modernize your fleet's trailer management.聽 聽

May 15, 2025
Business, Technology, Safety

Motive Focuses on AI for Trucking at Vision Conference

鈥淥ur work here will never be done,鈥 Motive CEO Shoaib Makani said during a keynote address. 鈥淲e are going to continue to solve new problems and expand the scope of this platform."

April 25, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment

Continental Appoints New CFO Ahead of Parts Maker鈥檚 Overhaul

Continental appointed company veteran Roland Welzbacher to succeed Olaf Schick as CFO as the German manufacturer sheds units to focus on its more profitable tires business.

April 25, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment

Equipment: Truck Prices to Rise as Early as May Due to Tariffs

The latest on how the Trump administration's approach to tariffs is impacting OEMs in the trucking industry. 聽 聽

April 24, 2025
Business, Technology

Optimize Every Mile: How XPO Uses Samsara & Drivewyze to Drive Fleet Efficiency

Program Airs: April 24, 2 p.m. ET聽Join Samsara and Drivewyze on April 24th to discover how leading fleets are leveraging weigh station bypass technology and real-time telematics to reduce delays and get drivers to their destinations faster, boost compliance with effortless safety monitoring, and save on fuel and operational costs with smarter routing. 聽

April 24, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

NHTSA Takes Initial Steps to Boost Self-Driving Vehicles

The Trump administration announced its first policy moves to remove what it sees as regulatory barriers facing autonomous vehicles.

April 24, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

FMCSA Approves Two More Intellistop Five-Year Exemptions

FMCSA has granted two more companies five-year exemptions to operate their trucks using a pulsating brake light system equipped with a module manufactured by Intellistop Inc.

April 24, 2025
Business, Technology, Autonomous

Uber, Volkswagen Partner to Deploy Autonomous ID Buzz Vans

Uber and Volkswagen have partnered to deploy thousands of electric ID Buzz vans in the U.S., marking the latest partnership to expand autonomous options on the ride-hailing app.

April 24, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Volvo鈥檚 US Job Cuts to Total 1,000 VTNA, Mack Employees

CEO Martin Lundstedt dropped the bombshell in the final moments of the truck and bus maker鈥檚 first quarter of 2025 earnings call, revealing an additional 200 or so jobs would be cut.

April 23, 2025
Business, Technology, Logistics

Motive Targets Spreadsheet Pain With New Data Tool

Motive Analytics is an integrated data analysis tool that provides fleets with real-time responses and reports. It鈥檚 designed to be accessible to people regardless of their expertise.

April 23, 2025