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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, Safety, Autonomous

Aurora Fights FMCSA Ruling on Hazard Warnings

Aurora Innovation, a maker of self-driving tech for trucks, is fighting FMCSA's decision to deny the company an alternative means to comply with safety rules that typically require a human being.

Cailley LaPara | Bloomberg News
January 13, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, For-Hire

Fleets Turn to Remanned Parts to Reduce Operating Costs

The impact of a three-year freight recession and consistently rising costs is providing both opportunity and challenge for truck parts remanufacturers in the dubbed “reman” market.

Gary Frantz | Special to Transport Topics
January 13, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

DTNA Halts New Diesel Truck Sales in Oregon

One truck manufacturer has stopped taking orders for new diesel-powered trucks and buses in Oregon and two more are limiting sales there as a result of the state’s implementation of certain laws.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
January 10, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

Biden’s Policy Blitz Spurs Trump’s Day-One Reversal Pledge

Donald Trump has pledged that he’ll move immediately to reverse several actions undertaken by Joe Biden through executive action and legal challenge.

Josh Wingrove | Bloomberg News
January 9, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Autonomous

CES Showcases Advances in AI, Truck Safety

LAS VEGAS — From autonomous trucks to enhanced driver visibility in the cab, the commercial vehicle technologies on display at CES 2025 provided a potential glimpse into trucking’s future.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
January 9, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment

CES 2025 Photo Gallery

Images from CES 2025 on Jan. 7-10 in Las Vegas. 

January 9, 2025
Business, Technology

LG Energy Posts Unexpected Loss as EV Demand Slows

Battery maker LG Energy Solution Ltd. reported an unexpected loss — sending its shares down — as cooling demand for electric cars hurt sales.

Heejin Kim | Bloomberg News
January 9, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment

Yazaki Takes Aim at Truck Wiring With New Busbar Tech

LAS VEGAS — Yazaki Innovations unveiled a new line of busbars for trucks, as well as other types of vehicles and industrial applications, during CES 2025.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
January 9, 2025
Government, Business, Technology

Uncertainty Over Trump’s EV Policies Clouds ’25 Car Forecast

NEW YORK — Electric vehicle demand is expected to keep rising this year, but uncertainty over policy changes and tariffs is clouding the forecast.

Damian J. Troise | Associated Press
January 9, 2025
Government, Business, Technology

Uber, Lyft Drivers May See Higher Wages Under NYC Plan

The city’s plan threatens to further weigh on demand for ridesharing in a key market for Uber and Lyft, which are both warning that costs will be passed through to consumers.

Natalie Lung | Bloomberg News
January 8, 2025