Uber invested in the U.S. IPOs of both Pony AI and WeRide, and the new investments reported by Bloomberg would deepen ties with the Chinese robotaxi firms.
October 28, 2025Trucking Business News
Transport Topics business coverage focuses on the financial, economic, and commercial aspects of the modern freight business. Looking at both the microeconomic and macroeconomic forces shaping bottom lines, the news in this category includes labor news, jobs reports, tonnage and sales indicators, operations analysis, money and banking, mergers, acquisitions, e-commerce, bankruptcy, insurance issues, and more.
SuperTruck 2 Might Be DOE’s Final Concept Fleet
With funding for DOE's SuperTruck program apparently halted, the concept trucks developed during SuperTruck 2 may stand as the final fully realized concept trucks the program produced.
October 28, 2025Vigilance Key for Fleets as Cybersecurity Threats Evolve
"There are a lot of these little things we take for granted — that’s what attackers prey on," Isaac Instruments' Joe Russo said during a cybersecurity panel discussion at MCE 2025.
October 27, 2025ATA’s Spear Hails Rollback of EV Mandates, Other Trucking Wins
ATA President Chris Spear emphasized the federation's active role in this year’s regulatory changes, including in a meeting with then-presidential candidate Donald Trump last summer.
October 27, 2025AI Only In-Cab Monitoring Needs a Hand From Humans
The latest weapon in the fight to keep America’s truck drivers safe — and carriers’ legal fees down — is real-time video footage and risks monitored by artificial intelligence.
October 27, 2025ATA Launches 13th LEAD ATA Leadership Class
The yearlong initiative will prepare the rising leaders for advanced roles in the trucking industry through coursework, advocacy engagement and networking with senior executives.
October 27, 2025Amazon to Lay Off 30,000 as Cost Pressures Mount
CEO Andy Jassy previously signaled that Amazon’s workforce would get smaller as the company increases its use of artificial intelligence to complete tasks normally handled by people.Â
October 27, 2025Grote Unveils Roadside and Rear-End Collision Technologies
Grote Industries debuted two services designed to address roadside and rear-end collision risks with digital and lighting alerts, the company announced Oct. 26 at MCE 2025.
October 27, 2025VTNA to Begin Production of Redesigned VNR in February
A redesigned VNR is part of a comprehensive overhaul of VTNA’s on-highway tractor portfolio, after the Volvo Group unit unveiled a revamp of its flagship VNL tractor in January 2024.
October 27, 2025Ontario Premier Ford Stands by Ad That Angered Trump
“We have achieved our goal, to make sure that conversation starts with the American people, and with their elected officials, and my goodness, it’s started all right,” Ontario Premier Doug Ford said.
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