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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.

BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Amerit Acquires Emergency Vehicle Upfitter Derotic

Derotic outfits fire, police, utility and other government vehicles. Its work includes designing and installing advanced lighting, communications and safety systems.

September 9, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentAutonomous

International, PlusAI Launch Autonomous Trials in Texas

Operating along the I-35 corridor between Laredo and Dallas, the pilot program will include selected fleet partners and will be managed from International’s autonomous hub in San Antonio.

September 9, 2025
BusinessTechnology

Motive Scores Legal Victory Against Samsara in Patent Case

While the ruling clears Motive of infringement, Samsara’s separate lawsuit in federal court in Delaware remains active. That case alleges patent violations, fraud and false advertising.

September 9, 2025
BusinessTechnologyFuel

Exxon Buys Kentucky Battery Factory to Expand Energy Storage

The Texas oil giant is making several forays into low-carbon energy even as it expands fossil fuel production faster than its rivals.

September 9, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

VinFast Plans US Plant in 2028 as It Seeks Equity Backers

VinFast, which announced last year it was delaying a North Carolina EV factory until 2028, is “pushing forward” with a plan to open the plant at that time.

September 9, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Attorney: Detained Korean Hyundai Workers Were in US Legally

A lawyer for several workers detained at a Hyundai factory says many of those rounded up in the immigration raid are engineers and equipment installers brought in for specialized work.

September 9, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyAutonomous

MicroVision Taps New CEO, Unveils MOVIA-S Lidar Sensor

Glen De Vos says the next-generation sensors are scheduled for launch in 2028 with a price of $200-$300, making them more accessible for mass adoption.

September 8, 2025
BusinessTechnologyLogistics

OneRail Links With IBM to Improve Supply Chain Control

The integration will allow companies to source inventory across warehouses and stores within a local area and choose modes and carriers based on cost and delivery status in real time.

September 8, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyLogisticsAutonomous

Uber Returns to Bond Market With Investment-Grade Sale

The sale represents Uber’s second as a blue-chip company after it tapped investors for $4 billion around a year ago. The proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes.

September 8, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyAutonomous

Hesai Launches $497 Million Hong Kong IPO Plan

Hesai, which raised $192 million in its U.S. initial public offering in 2023, was added to a Pentagon blacklist of companies linked to China’s military last year.

September 8, 2025