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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, Safety

Snow Removal Systems Save Time, Boost Safety for Fleets

More firms are buying or renting automotive snow removal equipment to not only quicken the time it takes to remove snow but also to ensure that trucks are conducting safe operations in winter.

Joanna Marsh | Special to Transport Topics
November 18, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, TCA

Trump Considers Revoking EV Tax Credit

President-elect Donald Trump’s plan to revoke an up to $7,500 consumer tax credit for plug-in EVs would do more damage to the Detroit Three’s electrification prospects than to Tesla. 

November 18, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Autonomous

Trump Team Is Seeking to Ease Rules for Self-Driving Cars

Members of President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team have told advisers they plan to make a federal framework for fully self-driving vehicles a Transportation Department priority.

November 18, 2024
Business, Technology

Northvolt Rescue on Verge of Unraveling as Cash Runs Short

Northvolt is scrambling to pull together emergency funding after a previous plan fell apart, according to sources, leaving the battery maker with dwindling options as it runs low on cash.

November 15, 2024
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