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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.

BusinessTechnology

Drive Performance with EBE’s Digital Workforce Strategy

The transportation industry faces rising costs, shrinking margins, and labor shortages. EBE’s whitepaper outlines how carriers and brokers can deploy a Digital Workforce to automate repetitive tasks, boost efficiency, strengthen compliance, and empower people to focus on higher-value work.

October 14, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

GM to Take $1.6B Hit as Tax Incentives for EVs Are Slashed

GM warned that it may take additional hits as it adjusts production, with non-cash charges potentially impacting operations and cash flow in the future.

October 14, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Daimler and Toyota Name Truck Venture Archion

The joint venture partners aim to each hold a 25% stake in the JV, with the remaining shares set to be listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange’s prime market for large corporations.

October 10, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

How to Combat the Technician Shortage

The technician shortage that fleets and service providers/dealers face is a nuanced phenomenon, and perhaps more complex than many may realize.

October 10, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

How to Keep Trucking's Roadside Technicians Safe

Distracted drivers can pose a major safety threat to remote repair technicians working on trucks along the shoulder of a highway.

October 10, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyFuel

TMC Rewind: Corrosion Threats and Coolant System Dangers

Fleet maintenance leaders shared their ideas on improving practices and combating the challenges facing technicians at ATA's Technology & Maintenance Council Fall Meeting in Raleigh, N.C. ,  

October 10, 2025
BusinessTechnologyAutonomous

Lyft Plans Fleet of Hundreds of Tensor Robocars From 2027

Lyft Inc. is partnering with autonomous vehicle developer Tensor Auto to deploy a fleet of hundreds of robotaxis in Europe and North America starting in 2027.

October 9, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Ford Delays Lithium Supply Deal Amid EV Struggle

Ford has forecast it could lose as much as $5.5 billion on EVs this year.

October 9, 2025
BusinessTechnologySafetyLogistics

Supply Chain Firms Need Risk Mitigation Plans, Experts Say

Supply chain companies need to develop risk mitigation plans that leverage insights and technologies, according to a panel of experts.

October 9, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipment

Class 8 Truck Orders Slide 44% as Tariffs Strain

ACT Research preliminary data showed orders decreased 44% year over year to 20,800 units. But they increased 57.6% from the 13,200 units reported in August.

October 9, 2025