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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, Logistics

Florida Port Gains $2M State Grant to Boost Truck Traffic

鈥淎s Florida continues to attract more domestic and international business, it is critical that we bolster Florida鈥檚 ports for greater operations,鈥 Gov. Ron DeSantis said.

March 19, 2025
Government, Business, Technology

Tariff Threats Spur TSMC鈥檚 Taiwan Peers to Seek US Expansion

Taiwan companies including Foxconn have sprung to the vanguard of shifting manufacturing to the U.S.

March 19, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel, Autonomous

Tesla Approved to Offer Passenger Rides in California

The permit will allow Tesla initially to carry its employees on a prearranged basis in company-owned vehicles, before later transporting members of the public.

March 18, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment

Stellantis Eyes Cheaper Ram 1500 for US Comeback

Returning a more affordable option for its top-selling truck would reverse a decision last year by former CEO Carlos Tavares to stop making the entry-level model.

March 18, 2025
Business, Technology, Logistics

MasterMind TMS: A Modern Solution for Private Fleets

Learn how Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) eliminated manual bottlenecks and optimized fleet operations with Mastery's cloud-native platform. By leveraging real-time visibility and Mastery's proprietary driver mobile app, KDP has improved communication, streamlined load execution, and enhanced data-driven decision-making.

March 18, 2025
Business, Technology

Drive Freight Brokerage Success with Strategy & Innovation

Preparing for growth starts with aligning people, data, and technology. Download this whitepaper for actionable strategies that strengthen partnerships, leverage analytics, and build a unified tech stack. Boost productivity without adding headcount and position your brokerage for profitability.

March 18, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Autonomous

Torc Partners With Flex, Nvidia on Autonomous Trucks

Torc has partnered with manufacturing company Flex and artificial intelligence specialist Nvidia to develop a scalable physical AI compute system for autonomous trucks, the company announced.

March 18, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

How BYD鈥檚 Five-Minute EV Charging Stacks Up Against Rivals

BYD can now add "charging as fast as refueling" to its marketing slogans, potentially helping it capture more market share from legacy automakers and direct rivals like Tesla.

March 18, 2025
Business, Technology

Siemens to Cut 6,000 Jobs, Some in EV Charging Business

Siemens plans to reduce its global head count by about 6,000 workers, including some in the EV charging business that is suffering from price competition and limited growth possibilities.聽

March 18, 2025
Business, Technology, Autonomous

Traton, Applied Intuition Team Up on Software-Defined Trucks

International Motors parent company Traton Group will build vehicle software platforms with Mountain View, Calif.-headquartered software group Applied Intuition, the companies said.

March 18, 2025